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New U.S. Patent Practice Reform – The Future of IP Validity Insurance?

Jan 25, 2012
Abe Hershkovitz at the IP Summit in Ahmedabad, India

As at no other time in history, the internet has caused an information explosion heard around the world, and universal changes brought about by modern computing. Now, more than ever, protection of IP, and most notably of patents, becomes imperative for the economic stability and development of the global village. This view is confirmed by, […]

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Global IP Conventions in New Delhi and Ahmedabad, India

Jan 24, 2012
International Intellectual Property Rights Conference 2012

Mr. Abe Hershkovitz was a featured speaker at the 4th International Intellectual Property Rights Conference held in New Delhi, India from January 5 to 8, 2012, on the topic of Reexaminations, Petitions and Prosecution Tips Before the USPTO. Among other featured Conference speakers from around the globe was Ms. Teresa Stanik Rea, Deputy Under Secretary […]

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59th APAA Council Meeting in Manila, Philippines

Dec 9, 2011
News

Hershkovitz & Associates Founder, Abe Hershkovitz, and Brian Edward Banner, an intellectual property attorney and Client Development Specialist at Hershkovitz & Associates, attended the 59th Asian Patent Attorneys Association (APAA) Council Meeting in Manila, Philippines on November 12-15, 2011. While in Asia, Mr. Hershkovitz met with clients and prospective clients and lectured in Manila, Beijing, […]

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America Invents Act Imposes 15% Surcharge on USPTO Fees

Sep 16, 2011
Patent Reform

Today, President Obama signed the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act (“AIA”) into law. The AIA calls for some important provisions to go into effect ten (10) calendar days after the law is enacted, which is September 26, 2011. This includes imposition of a 15% surcharge on most USPTO fees. A link to the new USPTO fee […]

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