Recently by Joseph A. Capraro, Jr.
Intellectual Property
Second Wave Of Patent Practice Changes Under The AIA
Introduction The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ("Patent Office") recently issued a set of final rules for implementing certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (AIA) that become effective on September 16, 2012. The following is a summary of these new rules. Oath/...
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An Insider’s View Of The Relationship Between Inside And Outside Counsel In Patent Portfolio Management
Editor: What are the areas of greatest collaboration between corporate IP departments and outside counsel? Capraro: There are several areas of significant collaboration. Two areas include litigation matters and transactions. Another area of collaboration, one in which I am most familiar, is...
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America Invents Act: An Expert’s View
Editor: Please tell us about your professional background. Capraro: After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in the mid-'80s, I worked as an electrical engineer for five years in the defense electronics industry. In 1990, I made a transition to the law...
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