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What You Should Know About Patents As Your Business Grows

Patents hold significant value for companies of all sizes, both as a business asset and as a marker defining an exclusive position in the market for the products they cover. All businesses intending to supply new and innovative products should therefore consider patent protection for those...

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SEC Reviewing Funds' Use Of Derivatives

On March 25, 2010, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced that its staff is conducting a review of the use of derivatives by mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and other investment companies. The objectives of the review are to evaluate the current regulatory scheme and to...

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Bringing A New Dimension To The Practice Of Intellectual Property Law

Editor: Dr. Cocca, would you tell our readers about your technical background? Dr. Cocca: My technical background lies in immunology and molecular biology. After receiving my Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, I earned my Ph.D. in immunology...

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How A Unique Practice Serves The Community

Ms. Gauthier, Of Counsel, practices in Stradley Ronon's Wilmington office while Ms. Cabrera, an Associate, is in the Firm's Philadelphia office. Ms. Gauthier and Ms. Cabrera are members of Stradley Ronon's Business Practice Group. Ms. Gauthier represents publicly and privately held business...

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Preparing For H1N1: What Your Business Needs To Know

According to President Obama, it's a national emergency. According to the World Health Organization, it's a pandemic. States and cities have their own H1N1 czars. Legal departments are bombarded with advertisements for H1N1 seminars. Is this a disaster waiting to happen or overreaction? H1N1...

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ADR And ECA: Keys To Successful Dispute Resolution

Editor's Note: In 2007, The International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution (CPR) presented the organization's inaugural "Law Firm Award (Award) for Excellence in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)" to Philadelphia-headquartered Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP. In...

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An Interview With Senator Arlen Specter

Saler: How will Pennsylvanians be affected by your recent party change? Sen. Specter: My return to the Democratic Party after an absence of 44 years brings Senate Democrats closer to the filibuster-proof majority they need to enact President Obama's plans for economic recovery, affordable health...

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