Miller, Matthias & Hull – News & Research

News & Research

With a team of intellectual property law specialists spanning a broad patent law knowledge base, Miller, Matthias & Hull is a leader in IP strategy and counseling.

Below is recent intellectual property news and research contributed by MMH attorneys, as well as recent firm announcements.

Miller, Matthias & Hull is often asked to give presentations on intellectual property topics from introductory IP to recent case law at legal and business community events. MMH also hosts seminars and trainings for its clients. We made a few of these presentations available to you below.

If you would like to have a Miller, Matthias & Hull partner present IP subject matter at your next event, please contact mhull@millermatthiashull.com.

Miller, Matthias & Hull Quarterly Newsletter: InBrief

INBRIEF, March 2010

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
USPTO GOES GREEN: Program Instituted to Expedite Examination
of Patent Applications Directed to Energy Conservation and Environmentally Friendly Technologies

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
PATENT ANNUITY PAYMENTS: Leave it to the Pros

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
MMH ADDS JACK FASSNACHT: Experienced Practitioner To Bolster Patent
And Trademark Practice Groups

INBRIEF, November 2009

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
Kappos Takes the Reins at the USPTO: Former Patent Practitioner Expected to Foster a More Collaborative Environment

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
Think Your PCT National Stage Deadline Has Passed? Think Again.

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
Bucking the Trend, MMH Expands Again Firm adds automotive capabilities to roster

INBRIEF, July 2009

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
Patent Owner's Beware: Marking Your Products With Expired Or Incorrect Patent Numbers Can Cost You... Dearly

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
Designate KIPO As Your Search Authority— And Save Money Without Sacrificing Search Quality

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
Let MMH Serve As Your In-House Patent Counsel -- Learn About Our “Outsourced In-House Counsel Program"

INBRIEF, April 2009

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
Software and Business Methods Became Tougher to Patent
After In re Bilski

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
The Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)—What Is It And How Can Your Company Take Advantage Of It?

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
We Can Help You Meet the Challenge of a Shrinking Budget—Let us demonstrate our abilities with our Introductory Case Program

INBRIEF, January 2009

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
Egyptian Goddess: New Standard for Infringement Enhances the Value of Design Patents in the U.S.
Download a complimentary white paper

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
Foreign Origin Patent Applications -- Little Changes Can Make A Big Difference

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
Passionate Patent Prosecution -- High-Quality, Cost-Effective Prosecution and Related Services

INBRIEF, OCTOBER 2008

Features

PRACTICE TIPS:
Responding to Post-KSR Obviousness Rejections before the USPTO — What Now?
Download a complimentary white paper discussing the significant change of Supreme Court's decision, KSR
International Co. v. Teleflex Inc.

INTERNATIONAL SECTION:
Stretching Time -- Are You Making Use of the Benefits Offered by the Provisional Applications?

FOCUS ON SERVICE:
This One’s On Us -- Pay for the Work Completed on Your Behalf – Not for Attorneys "Coming To Work"