Lisa Shuchman

Lisa Shuchman is Executive Editor of Law.com International. At ALM she has also worked for The American Lawyer and Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining ALM, she worked in Japan for The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times, and in the U.S. for the Associated Press, The Industry Standard, and regional newspapers. She received a B.A. from Wesleyan University and an M.S. from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @LisaLawReporter.

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December 10, 2012 | Law.com

U.S. Government Gets PTO Trademark for GI Bill

For the first time since the U.S. government created it 68 years ago in the wake of World War II, the GI Bill is a registered trademark.

By Lisa Shuchman

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October 14, 2013 | Law.com

IP Institutions Crippled by Government Shutdown

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its third week, the world of intellectual property continues to be crippled with delays and standstills—both in the U.S. and overseas.

By Lisa Shuchman

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August 01, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

Best Legal Departments 2013: Best of the Rest

In June we recognized the lawyers at four companies as Corporate Counsel's Best Legal Departments. We also found much to admire in other nominees. This is the second installment of snapshots of this year's finalists.

By Lisa Shuchman

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February 21, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

U.S. Leads in Nanotechnology Patents, East Asia Making Gains

The United States continues to lead the world in nanotechnology patent applications and grants, and is poised to see a period of exponential growth in the field in the next few years, according to a study by the law firm McDermott Will & Emery.

By Lisa Shuchman

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September 13, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Eli Lilly General Counsel Steps Into Big Legal Shoes

Michael Harrington will take on the role of senior vice president and general counsel at Eli Lilly and Company starting January 1, replacing Robert Armitage, who will retire at the end of the year.

By Lisa Shuchman

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May 31, 2013 | Corporate Counsel

IP Theft Report Offers Over-the-Top Solutions

It isn't very surprising that a report released by the Commission on the Theft of American Intellectual Property estimates annual losses resulting from such theft total more than $300 billion a year. What is surprising, though, are some of the solutions proposed.

By Lisa Shuchman

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July 19, 2004 | National Law Journal

Follow in IBM's Footsteps

Microsoft is modeling its new licensing program on IBM's legendary success story.

By Lisa Shuchman

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February 14, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Ralph Lauren Scores Win Over Use of Polo Trademark

On Monday Ralph Lauren's lawyers at Kelley, Drye & Warren scored a win in the latest skirmish over the company's trademark, persuading the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to rule that the U.S. Polo Association can't use its own polo player mark on fragrances and cosmetics.

By Lisa Shuchman

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