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USPTO announces extensions for some patent and trademark deadlines

The USPTO announces that it is exercising its authority under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act to extend certain patent- and trademark-related filing and fee deadlines by 30 days from the initial date it was due if the deadline falls between, and inclusive of both, March 27, 2020 and April 30, 2020, provided that the filing is accompanied by a statement the delay was due to the COVID-19 outbreak due to certain reasons set forth in the USPTO notice.

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John Adkisson is named as new President and CEO of Fish & Richardson

Fish & Richardson announces that John Adkisson has been named the firm’s new President and Chief Executive Officer. Adkisson replaces Peter J. Devlin, who is stepping down from his President/CEO role after 20 years of strategic leadership.

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Fish & Richardson wins jury verdict for Wasica and BlueArc in long-running patent dispute

Fish & Richardson wins a $31.2 million jury verdict in Delaware federal court for Swiss clients Wasica Finance GmbH and BlueArc Finance AG in their long-running patent battle against Schrader International Inc. and three other Schrader companies.

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Fish & Richardson moves New York Office to Times Square

Fish & Richardson is on the move. The global IP law firm’s New York office has moved to Times Square Tower at 7 Times Square. The firm signed a 10-year lease in August 2019 to occupy the entire 20th floor – approximately 27,000 square feet – in the 47-story, Class A, LEED certified office tower in midtown Manhattan.

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Fish & Richardson receives “Best Place to Work” designation from the Human Rights Campaign

Fish & Richardson is designated as a “Best Place to Work” by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation in its 2020 Corporate Equality Index, which assessed 1,059 U.S. companies on corporate policies and practices related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) workplace equality.

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Fish & Richardson names Whitney Smallwood as Diversity & Inclusion Manager

Fish & Richardson announces that Whitney Smallwood has been named Diversity & Inclusion Manager at the firm.

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Fish & Richardson hires Rachel Merrick Maggs

Fish & Richardson announces that Rachel Merrick Maggs has joined the firm as Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer (CMBDO).

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