- For the first time in history, fewer than 50% of US patents issued in the past year originated from US applicants. [Zura] IBM received 4,000+ patents in 2008.
- In 2007, I asked the question: How will the US patent lobbying change when most new patents are held by foreign companies?
- Brian Moriarty and Deirdre Sanders (Massachusetts patent litigators) discuss the combination of the Texas Venue problems (TS Tech, VW) and new D.Ma. local patent rules. Their conclusion: "Patent Suits – Massachusetts In, Texas Out." [LINK]
- More Patent Jobs:
- Godfrey & Kahn (Milwaukee) needs an "IP Generalist" with "excellent academic credentials" to help with litigation, trademarks, patent prosecution, and transactions. [Link]
- Baker & Daniels (Indy) needs a MechE (or mechanically inclined equivalent) associate to handle patent prosecution. [Link]
