When executives and inventors develop medical device technology, there are a host of intellectual property issues to consider. Schwegman attorneys Lea Westman and Piers Blewett provided an overview of these key IP issues when they spoke at the BIOMEDevice convention in San Jose, California. Their December 4 presentation, “Medical Device IP Strategies for Executives […]
For women in need, obtaining professional interview clothing can present a real challenge. Dress for Success helps women in our community prepare for the job hunt. When you attend the ChIPs Minneapolis Chapter holiday event, you’ll have the opportunity to donate clothing to Dress for Success. The December 18 event takes place at the News […]
Looking for a way to help support a safe, inclusive living environment for everyone? Consider attending the 2019 OutFront Gala. The event takes place on Saturday, November 23 at Union Depot in St. Paul. The OutFront Gala celebrates the progress of OutFront Minnesota, an organization that works to ensure people of all sexual orientations can […]
EP validation has a three-stage process, from acceptance of text, to grant, to validation. In the first episode of Schwegman’s International IP webinar series, UK senior paralegal Karen McCartney and European patent attorney Bryn Williams provide practical advice how to navigate these important steps. The webinar, “Grant and Validation Process for EPO Patents”, will take […]
Process changes can help an organization use funds more wisely. Schwegman Analytics Chair Mark Stignani and Schwegman of counsel attorney Benjamin Brown will each be speakers in upcoming IPWatchdog webinars. They will discuss two ways that IP teams can make smart use of resources: analytics and budgeting. Mark will speak in the November 12 webinar, […]
When medical device companies conduct fundraising or plan an exit strategy, there are important IP issues to be considered. In the first installment of Schwegman’s Emerging Tech webinar series, three distinguished speakers from different backgrounds will address these matters. An entrepreneur, an investor and an attorney will discuss, how do companies decide what IP to […]
If you want to learn about the newest developments in medical technology, the MD&M Minneapolis conference is a great place to be. This year’s attendees also had the option to learn about IP strategies. Schwegman attorney Lea Westman and Schwegman principal Douglas Portnow spoke at the conference’s Tech Theater on October 23. Their presentation gave […]
On October 17, Schwegman employees enjoyed one of the hallmarks of our firm culture: the annual Employee Recognition Party. As always, the party activity was kept secret until the event took place. After a catered lunch at the Minneapolis Convention Center, the activity was revealed: It was an escape room-themed SmartHunt. Schwegman provides employee events […]
Sometimes a US patent is only the start. Schwegman’s lead UK attorney, John Collins, is a European patent and trademark attorney who advises many of our clients on foreign filing strategies. He explains, “If a client wants to extend their patent to cover the UK or Europe, they need to use a UK or European […]
Twenty years ago, the offshoring of back-office legal work was in its infancy. In the IP space, our firm established one of the very first IP offshoring operations. This early IP offshore operation was established not because our firm could foresee the Indian outsourcing boom to follow, but rather because it solved a problem we […]