In the fight against the coronavirus, individuals, families, medical facilities, businesses and other institutions have been forced to adapt to reduce or eliminate opportunities for coronavirus transmission. As a result, thousands of practical ideas and technologies have been created by thousands of American innovators. Now, through the efforts of the non-profit PandemicIP.org, these innovators have a […]
This August, the Destination IP Virtual Summit gave participants a way to escape, while still at their desk. This online conference offered sixteen sessions covering relevant, practical intellectual property topics. Spread over two weeks, each day had the “theme” of a different relaxing location. Attendees could get away for a while, as they heard from […]
This summer, the SLW Institute is providing a wide range of webinars to help you advance your IP knowledge. Presented by Schwegman attorneys and guests, these online seminars address practical, relevant topics. They provide useful information about subjects such as artificial intelligence, the online marketplace, international practice, electronic signatures, and patent analytics. You can watch […]
As a firm founded in Minneapolis with colleagues spread throughout the country, we believe that injustice anywhere affects everyone’s humanity, and even more so when borne unequally and overlooked by others. Our shock and grief extends to Mr. Floyd’s family and to all those affected by injustices in our communities. While our firm’s efforts at […]
Zoom has helped meetings and family events continue during the COVID-19 crisis, and this month, it was also the location for the AIPLA Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court Competition 2020. Schwegman patent attorney Lea Westman coaches the University of St. Thomas School of Law AIPLA Moot Court Team. For the third year in a row, […]
In March and early April, three new SLW Institute webinars provide opportunities to learn about emerging tech and international patent practice. These webinars discuss AgTech and climate change, Chinese patent practice, and Amazon’s Utility Patent Neutral Evaluation process. Two of these webinars are now available on demand, and a third is scheduled for April. Schwegman’s […]
Have you ever wondered what resources are available for women entrepreneurs and inventors? At the Women’s Entrepreneurship Symposium at the USPTO, distinguished speakers will provide a wealth of information about this topic. The event will be held on March 3 at USPTO headquarters in Virginia. If you will be in the Twin Cities, you can […]
On Thursday, February 20 at 10 a.m. CT, Dr. David Keston will present the webinar, “Differences Between US and EPO Practice, Part II.” David Keston is a UK Chartered Patent Attorney and European Patent Attorney in Schwegman’s UK office. Even if you missed Part I, we invite you to join us for Part II. David […]
How does European patent practice compare to practice in the United States? Find out in the next two installments of the SLW Institute’s International IP webinar series. On Thursday, February 6 at 10 a.m. CT, David Keston will present, “Differences Between US and EPO Practice, Part I.” Join us for this complimentary webinar – and […]
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 […]