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 […]
What are the features of EU registered designs? What is their scope of protection? And how do they compare with US practice? Gain practical knowledge about this topic in the upcoming webinar, “(E)U Got the Look: Design Protection in Europe”. Presented by UK patent attorney John Gray, this is the second installment of the SLW […]
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 […]
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 […]
An opportunity to learn more about PTAB proceedings is coming up on September 26, when Tim Bianchi and Felicia J. Boyd present at the 2019 Midwest IP Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota. “PTAB (the Patent Trial and Appeal Board) is a very popular venue to test patent validity for several reasons,” Schwegman principal Tim Bianchi explains. […]
Twin Cities women in technology, law and policy now have a new opportunity to connect. ChIPs (an abbreviation for “chiefs in intellectual property”) has launched a Minneapolis chapter – and on August 13, members celebrated with a launch party at the Walker Art Center. Attendees enjoyed an exhibit tour and a mini-golf course, as well […]