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December 18, 2008
Michael Godar Discusses BLUTONIUM in the St. Louis Business Journal - Senniger Powers attorney Michael Godar was selected to Chair the Senniger Powers attorney Michael Godar comments on the national launch of an energy drink in the December 12, 2008 issue of the St. Louis Business Journal.
December 12, 2008
William O’Neill Selected to Chair American Bar Association Subcommittee - Senniger Powers attorney William O’Neill was selected to Chair the American Bar Association (ABA) subcommittee on Trademark Dilution, part of the ABA Section of Intellectual Property Law, for the ABA 2008-2009 year.
December 11, 2008
Senniger Powers Wins Appeal for MEMC at the Federal Circuit - In Sumitomo Mitsubishi Silicon Corporation and SUMCO USA Corporation v. MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed summary judgment in favor of MEMC, confirming that MEMC had not violated the Sherman Act’s prohibition against attempted monopolization.
December 5, 2008
Julie Jennings and William O’Neill Participate in International Trademark Association (INTA) Leadership Conference - Senniger Powers attorneys Julie Jennings and William O’Neill participated in the 2008 International Trademark Association (INTA) Leadership Meeting held November 12-15, 2008, in Boca Raton, Florida.
November 7, 2008
Senniger Powers Wins Trademark Suit for Renowned Sex Researcher Virginia Johnson - Firm successfully argues trademark case in federal district court.
November 4, 2008
I.P. Litigation on High at Senniger Powers - Election day was a busy day for the Senniger Powers litigation department.
October 23, 2008
Senniger Powers Partner Honored by the American Bar Association - Senniger Powers is proud to announce that the American Bar Association recently selected David Crawford as a member of the Honorary Advisory Committee for the 2009 National Pro Bono Celebration. The ABA Standing Committee on Pro Bono and Public Service will hold the inaugural celebration from Oct. 25 to Oct. 31, 2009.
October 8, 2008
Senniger Powers Exceeds 10 Percent Growth in 2008 - Senniger Powers is pleased to welcome Adam Bagwell, William Everding, and Elizabeth Millard as associates, and Dhruv Sud as a patent preparation Technology Specialist. Says partner Paul Fleischut, "These hires, our recent move into the Bank of America Tower, and the addition of several new substantial clients has certainly generated a lot of excitement about where the firm is heading."
October 1, 2008
Julie Jennings Quoted Regarding Possible New Intellectual Property Cabinet Position - Attorney Julie Jennings discusses a provision of the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act that would create a new cabinet position in the September 30, 2008 issue of CNET News. The full article can be read here.
September 3, 2008
Senniger Powers Uses Innovative Information Technology - One way that Senniger Powers provides outstanding service to our clients is by making sure our attorneys and administrators receive immediate notification of relevant legal news. Firm librarian Donna Fisher discusses an innovative method of receiving information in the article "RSS for Legal Administrators," which appears in the August 21, 2008 issue of the Association of Legal Administrator’s newsletter ALACurrents.
September 2, 2008
We’ve Moved - Senniger Powers LLP is pleased to announce the opening of its new office on September 2, 2008 in the Bank of America Tower, Suites 1650 and 1700. The Firm is very excited about its new space and looks forward to joining everyone at the Bank of America Tower.
August 19, 2008
Kathleen Petrillo Quoted in BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal - Attorney Kathleen Petrillo is quoted in the August 15, 2008 issue of BNA's Patent, Trademark & Copyright Journal. Ms. Petrillo offers an analysis of Proveris Scientific Corp. v. Innovasystems Inc.
August 15, 2008
Kathleen Petrillo Quoted on Safe Harbor Provision - Attorney Kathleen Petrillo is quoted in the August 13, 2008 issue of Medical Devices Law & Industry Report in the article "Safe Harbor Does Not Protect a Device Not Subject to Agency Approval." Ms. Petrillo discusses a recent finding by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirming that the safe harbor provision of the Hatch-Waxman Act does not apply in the case of Proveris Scientific Corp. v. Innovasystems Inc.
August 6, 2008
Timothy McBride Named to Advisory Board - Attorney Timothy McBride is now a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Washington G-2 Reports, an independent news and information service company specializing in newsletters, reports, guides, and other programming for providers of diagnostic testing and related medical services. Mr. McBride's area of focus at Senniger Powers is in biotechnology, molecular, immunological, and biochemical matters.
July 30, 2008
Partner Paul Fleischut Featured on CNN Radio - As attorney Paul Fleischut explains in an interview that aired on CNN Radio on July 29, 2008, the New York US District Court in Tiffany Inc. v. eBay, Inc. ruled on July 14 that even though 75% of all Tiffany-branded products sold on eBay are counterfeit, eBay's anti-counterfeiting safeguards satisfy its legal obligations. Under the law, Tiffany bears the ultimate burden of policing its trademark and protecting its brand.
July 21, 2008
David Crawford Nominated for Metropolitan Bar Caucus Committee - Senniger Powers Attorney David Crawford's, president of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL), has been nominated as a candidate for a member-at-large slot on the Metropolitan Bar Caucus (MBC) Executive Committee. The MBC seeks to serve the interests and address the concerns of major metropolitan bar associations throughout the United States.
June 9, 2008
Supreme Court Rules in Quanta Computer v. LG Electronics - In a unanimous decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court held that, as in its prior Univis decision, "method" patent rights may be exhausted under circumstances that exhaust corresponding "product" patent rights. The text of the case can be read here.
June 6, 2008
Crawford's BAMSL Presidency Receives Press Coverage - Attorney David Crawford's appointment as Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL) president was recently covered by the St. Louis Business Journal. Crawford's goals for his term are to increase pro bono opportunities as well as increase diversity in the Bar.
May 29, 2008
Senniger Powers Attorneys Attend Trademark Conference - Paul Fleischut and Julie Jennings attended the 130th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA), held in Berlin, Germany on May 17-21, 2008. Ms. Jennings remarks, "The meeting offered excellent opportunities for gaining insight into European and international trademark strategies."
May 7, 2008
Elizabeth Millard Wins AIPLA Award - Elizabeth Millard received the 2007 American Intellectual Property Association (AIPLA) Past President's Award for her paper titled "Injunctive Relief in Patent Cases: Should Courts Apply a Rebuttable Presumption of Irreparable Harm After e-Bay?" Ms. Millard is a former summer associate at Senniger Powers and will join the firm in September after her graduation from St. Louis University Law School.
May 6, 2008
Kurt James Speaks at Seminar - Attorney Kurt James was one of the presenters along with James Thompson, Dean of Mizzou's College of Engineering, Paul Rehrig of MU's Technology Development Office, and Randy Schilling, CEO of Quilogy, at the May 6, 2008 St. Louis Business Journal breakfast seminar on "Bringing Ideas to Market: Academia Meets Industry." Click here for program details.
April 22, 2008
Kathleen Petrillo Quoted in "The Pink Sheet" - In the April 11, 2008 issue of "The Pink Sheet," attorney Kathleen Petrillo comments on a recent court decision granting Teva Pharmaceuticals 180 days of market exclusivity for a generic version of the schizophrenia drug Risperdal (risperidone). Ms. Petrillo notes the decision is "extremely valuable" for Teva, and that Teva "had a good case."
April 21, 2008
David Crawford Takes Oath as BAMSL President - Today attorney David Crawford took the oath of office to become the new President of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL). Crawford's goals during his term are "to increase service to the community by providing opportunities for pro bono activities and to further increase diversity in the Bar."
April 15, 2008
Sara Gillette Elected as Young Lawyers' Division Member - Senniger Powers extends congratulations to attorney Sara Gillette, who was recently elected to a two-year term as a member-at-large to the Young Lawyers' Division of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis (BAMSL).
April 14, 2008
Senniger Powers to Relocate Offices - Senniger Powers will relocate later this year to the Bank of America Tower in downtown St. Louis after 17 years at Metropolitan Square.
April 6, 2008
Patent Reform Meets the Big Easy - Senniger Powers attorney Paul Fleischut addressed the Patent Law Reform Act of 2007 currently pending in the U.S. Senate in a technical presentation April 6 at the American Chemical Society National Meeting & Exposition in New Orleans.
April 3, 2008
PTO Considering Substantial Changes to Disclosure Requirements - Senniger Powers attorney Andrew Wegman explains the U.S. Patent Office has published proposed rules regarding the requirements for submission of information to the Patent Office that would significantly increase the burden on patent applicants in many common situations. The proposed rules here were approved by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on December 10, 2007.
April 2, 2008
Proposed USPTO Claims and Continuation Rules Rejected" - A Virginia District Court rejected the USPTO's proposed rules on patent applications, stating that the rules are "in excess of statutory jurisdiction [and] authority." The proposed rules sought to limit the number of claims and number of "continuing applications" originating from a patent application.
February 6, 2008
Paul Fleischut Is Quoted on Patent Reform Legislation - Senniger Powers attorney Paul Fleischut discusses patent reform legislation in the January 28, 2008 issue of Chemical Week magazine. Mr. Fleischut says, "The impetus for the reform seems to be a desire to harmonize with the rest of the world and to simplify and eliminate litigation on the timing of one's invention." Organizations within the chemical industry differ in their support of such a change. The full article is here.
January 29, 2008
Two Senniger Attorneys Named Best Lawyers - Michael E. Godar and John K. Roedel, Jr. were among the seventeen attorneys included in St. Louis Magazine's annual listing of best intellectual property lawyers in St. Louis. Mr. Godar, former managing partner of Senniger Powers, has over 25 years of experience in the prosecution, licensing, and enforcement of patents and trademarks, particularly patents in the mechanical arts. Mr. Roedel has over 30 years of experience in chemical patent prosecution, litigation, counseling and opinions, due diligence, and antitrust. The February 2008 issue of St. Louis Magazine contains the listing of best lawyers in all practice areas.
January 16, 2008
U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Patent Law Reform Legislation - On January 14, 2008 the Committee issued a report urging the Senate to pass the Patent Reform Act of 2007 currently under consideration. The Act would fundamentally change the U.S. patent practice by converting it from a "first-to-invent" to a "first-to-file" system. The Act would also limit the manner in which compensatory damages may be calculated in infringement suits, and make procedural changes to the way patent lawsuits are pleaded and conducted. The bill will presumably be reconciled with a slightly different version which passed the House of Representatives last year by a close 220 to 175 margin. While the concept of reform has significant support in government and industry, the particular reforms under consideration have drawn substantial criticism. Debate in Congress is expected to be contentious, and passage is not a foregone conclusion.