Patents pending? Lawyers, inventors battle over new technologies

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Patent lawyers disagree on whether or not too many patents are being issued in new technologies. One side claims that excessive patenting slows research by making scientists fearful of litigation and of high costs in the form of licensing fees. The other side claims industry would lose interest in research and development without the economic benefits of a 17-year patent. Inventors seeking patents must have their inventions meet legal requirements for utility and some wonder if researchers in new technologies want patents before utility is clear.

Biotechnology

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A license to print money: Pennie & Edmonds is making a fortune trying high-tech IP disputes

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New York's Pennie and Edmonds has turned a intellectual property law focus into a booming firm. As big companies begin to seek outside counsel for intellectual property disputes and such disputes become more financially important, Pennie and Edmonds has become a leader in the filed. Most of the firm's attorneys have science degrees, and many are recruited as scientists and then trained as lawyers. The firm's history is discussed.

Legal services, Offices of Lawyers, United States, Practice, Appreciation, Law firms, Pennie and Edmonds

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Japanese still uneasy on patents; TV spots bash the U.S

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The Japanese in general have a low opinion of US patent practice, and Japanese companies have often been the target of patent infringement litigation here. Some American patent attorneys have tried to educate the Japanese on US ways, but have met with limited interest. They speculate that Japan is waiting to see what sort of patent policy the Clinton administration will adopt.

Japan, Economic policy

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