Maryland Intellectual Property News
Below is a list of recent trade secret, patent, trademark, and copyright news, announcements, and other information of some interest:
Trade Secrets:
- The new Intellectual Property Section of the Maryland State Bar Association (a new web site) is hosting a seminar and Webinar entitled Theft of Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets and Proprietary Information: Forensic Traces to Make Cases on Friday, September 28, 2007, from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the University of Maryland School of Law, Room 107.
Patents:
- The PTO has proposed new rules to improve patent quality and reduce pendency during prosecution: see the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register for details, or the PTO's announcement for a summary
Trademarks/Trade Names:
- The PTO has finalized new rules affecting Trademark Trial and Appeal Board rules: see the Final Rule in the Federal Register for details
- Useful form: registration application for a Maryland Trademark or Servicemark
- Useful form: application for Maryland Trade Name
Copyrights:
- The launch of a new Internet-based electronic search system for copyright registrations and recordations is still scheduled for roll-out in "Mid August" according to a Copyright Office announcement
General:
- A newly-formed entity in Maryland called the Center for New Technology Enterprise will be opening its virtual doors soon. Headed by veteran serial entrepreneur and CEO Fred Provorney, the Center will provide a comprehensive trans-disciplinary program for facilitating technology commercialization and fostering collaboration among universities, research institutions, governmental research facilities and other individuals and entities, whether public or private. The Center should be well received, especially in Maryland, with its large number of start-up biotechnology and other high technology companies, major University research centers, and several Government laboratories and research organizations. Check back here for more information about this venture.
