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Federal Jurisdiction Over Patent Malpractice Claims

01/29/2013   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

On January 16, 2013, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in Gunn v. Minton, a case in which... Read More »

The PTO Takes Steps to Conform with the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct

12/28/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

After more than twenty-five years, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “PTO”) plans to replace its Code of... Read More »

ABA Commission on Ethics Recommends Changes To the Model Rule Governing In-House Counsel

11/06/2012   |   BY Sherin and Lodgen

The ABA Commission on Ethics 20/20 recently submitted for comment several proposed changes to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct... Read More »