Finally - A Revitalized Patent Act
In their Patent and Trademark Law column, Robert C. Scheinfeld, a partner at Baker Botts, and Parker H. Bagley, a partner at Goodwin Procter, write that after years of debate, Congress finally passed, and the President signed, the "Leahy-Smith America Invents Act," the most comprehensive overhaul of the patent statute since it was enacted in 1952. They summarize its key provisions, including the statute's new "first to file" system, derivation, post-grant review and supplemental examination procedures, and new rules affecting litigation tactics and strategy.United States, appellant v. John Canova, defendant-appellee
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Overtime Suit Joins N.Y., Federal Claims
Immigrant workers at a Brooklyn bakery can sue for overtime violations under state law as passive class members even though a parallel federal statute would require them to affirmatively "opt in" to a class action, a federal judge has ruled. Because immigrant workers may be reluctant to assert their legal rights for fear of retaliation, Eastern District Judge John Gleeson found that the more restrictive federal rule may not be invoked to bar him from considering claims under state law.Judge Asked to Unseal Documents Related to A-Rod's Drug Use
The New York Daily News has asked Western District Judge Richard Arcara to unseal two documents in a closed case involving a Canadian sports physician, Anthony Galea, who reportedly has treated Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez, golfer Tiger Woods and dozens of other elite athletes.Task Force Urges Increasing Annual Pro Bono to 50 Hours
The Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services, appointed by Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, issued a report last week that said while the current level of commitment to pro bono is "encouraging," the demand remains as acute as ever, especially in light of continuing economic uncertainty and, more recently, Hurricane Sandy.Trending Stories
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