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Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at July 28, 2006 10:37 AM

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USPTO eTEAS now accepting PDFs (partially)

Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at July 24, 2006 10:29 PM

From: http://www.uspto.gov/teas/eTEASupcoming.html#PDFfile

PDF files for Response form: Except for mark image files, which the USPTO will continue to accept only in a JPG format, the USPTO has now enhanced the Response to Office Action (ROA) form* also to accept PDF files, specifically for the following:

evidence
specimens
foreign registration certificates
consents
miscellaneous statements
signed declarations

WARNING: The USPTO will NOT permit submission of an overall response as a PDF file; i.e., the evidence section cannot be used to attach a multi-page document consisting of arguments, evidence, revised identifications of goods/services, additional statements, etc. Any portion of the ROA form that exists for a specific purpose must be used for that purpose, rather than trying to shoehorn a complete ROA within the PDF file.

Also, the submission must be complete within the "4 corners" of the actual transmitted document. Information only accessible through a link, but not part of the submission itself, will NOT be considered to be made of record. E.g., if you wish a catalogue to be considered as evidence, you must present the actual pages of the catalogue, and not merely reference that the catalogue is available for viewing at a particular URL. The examining attorney will NOT independently access any URL as part of the examination process, and any materials presented only "by reference" will not constitute part of the actual file.

* Throughout 2006-2007, the USPTO plans to enhance all other TEAS forms to allow for submission of PDF files, although again, the mark image will always be limited to a JPG file, due to constraints within other USPTO systems.

Copyright Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 23, 2006)

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Activision Publishing Inc v. Christianto Budiman
cacdce
2:2006cv04366
7/12/2006

Alan Gregerman Co. v. Style Accessories, Inc.
ridce
1:2006cv00332
7/19/2006

American Chemical Society v. 4 Research Solutions, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11221
7/17/2006

Arista Records LLC
madce
4:2006cv40145
7/18/2006

Arista Records LLC et al v. Enriquez
azdce
2:2006cv01775
7/18/2006

Arista Records LLC et al v. Resch
txedce
1:2006cv00411
7/18/2006

Arista Records, LLC et al v. Walker
txsdce
4:2006cv02375
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. McMahon
nysdce
1:2006cv05400
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corp v. Adams
lawdce
2:2006cv01217
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corp v. Page
lawdce
5:2006cv01219
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corp. et al v. Sherrill
ncwdce
5:2006cv00084
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corp. et al v. Welborn
ncwdce
5:2006cv00086
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v Murghie
miedce
2:2006cv13236
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Arista Records LLC et al
alndce
2:2006cv01381
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. David Taylor
cacdce
8:2006cv00631
7/11/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Fontenot
txedce
1:2006cv00410
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Hereth
ridce
1:2006cv00325
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Jenkins
ncwdce
5:2006cv00083
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Kellogg
nyndce
1:2006cv00876
7/18/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Morawski
cacdce
2:2006cv04339
7/11/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Todd Clegg
cacdce
2:2006cv04338
7/11/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation v. Capitol Records, Inc.
alsdce
2:2006cv00417
7/17/2006

Bennett v. America On Line, Incorporated
miedce
2:2006cv13221
7/17/2006

Blackmier v. Que Imaging Inc
txsdce
4:2006cv02395
7/19/2006

BMG Music et al v. Geddes
ridce
1:2006cv00327
7/18/2006

BMG Music et al v. Vaughn
alndce
4:2006cv01380
7/18/2006

BMG Music et al v. Wetzler
miwdce
5:2006cv00108
7/18/2006

BMG Music, a New York general partnership et al
nysdce
7:2006cv05404
7/18/2006

Bridgeport Music Inc, et al v. Aujourdhui Publishin, et al
tnmdce
3:2001cv00991
7/17/2006

Bridgeport Music Inc, et al v. Clinton, et al
tnmdce
3:2001cv00992
7/17/2006

Bridgeport Music Inc, et al v. Estate of Tupac Shak, et al
tnmdce
3:2001cv00758
7/17/2006

Broadcast Music, Incorporated et al v. Good Food, L. L. C.
miedce
5:2006cv13248
7/18/2006

Collins v. Whitt et al
kywdce
3:2004cv00646
7/18/2006

Data Mechanix v. Interdata Recovery Services et al
cacdce
8:2006cv00607
7/3/2006

Deloitte Tax LLP v. Vivian S Krzyzanowski
cacdce
2:2006cv04463
7/17/2006

Dony (Los Angeles) Corp v. Roma Leathers Inc et al
cacdce
5:2006cv00748
7/14/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Girtmon
txndce
3:2006cv01280
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Nichols
txndce
4:2006cv00495
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Raul Machorro
cacdce
2:2006cv04337
7/11/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Steven Rankins
cacdce
2:2006cv04343
7/11/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Tate
txndce
4:2006cv00496
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc v. Gold
lawdce
5:2006cv01218
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Benn
almdce
2:2006cv00633
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Boyle
ridce
1:2006cv00326
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Glenn
nysdce
1:2006cv05397
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Rouse
nysdce
1:2006cv05399
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Schwartz
nyedce
1:2006cv03533
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., et al v. Graham
azdce
2:2006cv01785
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc. et al v. Cros
txsdce
4:2006cv02372
7/18/2006

ELEKTRA ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC. et al v. ORTITZ
ncmdce
1:2006cv00622
7/18/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group, Incorporated et al v. Karsies
miedce
2:2006cv13240
7/18/2006

Famous Music, LLC et al v. Slep-Tone Entertainment Corporation et al
tnmdce
3:2006cv00696
7/19/2006

Gemmy Industries v. Chrisha Creations
nysdce
1:2004cv01074
7/18/2006

Gilmore v. Davis, et al
tnmdce
3:2003cv01195
7/17/2006

Goodrich et al v. Garza
txndce
4:2006cv00504
7/20/2006

Haynes Publishing Group PLC Corporation et al v. Cody Holman et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04266
7/6/2006

Health Grades, Inc. v. Decatur Memorial Hos
codce
1:2004cv01465
7/14/2006

Herbilicious Music et al v. Leos Associates et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04241
7/5/2006

Home Design Services, Inc. v. Premier Construction & Development, Inc. et al
flmdce
2:2006cv00351
7/14/2006

Home Design Services, Inc., v. David Weekley Homes, LLC et al
flmdce
2:2006cv00350
7/14/2006

Interscope Records et al v. Kensak
ncedce
7:2006cv00105
7/18/2006

Interscope Records et al v. Wiley
miedce
2:2006cv13235
7/18/2006

Jamestown Homes, Inc. v. Byler et al
ohndce
5:2006cv01739
7/18/2006

Jordan Outdoor Enterprises, Ltd. v. Otto International, Inc.
gamdce
4:2006cv00082
7/19/2006

LONDON-SIRE RECORDS INC. v. MARTENS
insdce
1:2006cv01092
7/18/2006

MCINTYRE, CAPRON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. v. LEXINGTON CUSTOM HOMES, INC. et al
paedce
2:2006cv03109
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation et al v. Molden
gandce
1:2006cv01668
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. BWC Products Inc et al
scdce
2:2006cv02023
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. Computer Imaging Services, Inc. et al
gandce
1:2006cv01666
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. Custom Computer Warehouse, Inc. et al
ohsdce
2:2006cv00590
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. Moss et al
gandce
1:2006cv01670
7/14/2006

MICROSOFT CORPORATION v. RAOOFI
njdce
2:2006cv03205
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. Sales International LLC et al
gandce
1:2006cv01672
7/14/2006

MICROSOFT CORPORATION v. SILBERSTEIN
njdce
2:2006cv03206
7/14/2006

Microsoft Corporation v. The Computer Shop
ilcdce
1:2006cv01183
7/14/2006

Milk Money Music et al v. Wilz Fargo LLC et al
ohsdce
1:2006cv00473
7/20/2006

MILLER vs. ANHEUSER BUSCH, INC.
flsdc
1:2006cv21770
7/14/2006

Motown Record Company, L.P. et al v. Clay
nyedce
1:2006cv03535
7/18/2006

North American Karaoke-Works Trade Association, Inc. v. Entral Group International, LLC
nysdce
1:2006cv05158
7/6/2006

Paris Accessories, Inc. v. J&L Confetti Corporation
nysdce
1:2006cv05320
7/14/2006

Planhouse.com, Inc. et al v. Breland & Farmer Design, Inc. et al
mssdce
3:2006cv00398
7/18/2006

Priority Records LLC et al v. Jones
azdce
3:2006cv01790
7/18/2006

Priority Records LLC et al v. Long
azdce
2:2006cv01786
7/18/2006

Priority Records LLC et al v. Miller
wiedce
2:2006cv00765
7/14/2006

Priority Records, L. L. C. et al v. Campbell
miedce
1:2006cv13237
7/18/2006

Priority Records, LLC et al v. Pena
txsdce
1:2006cv00113
7/18/2006

Riverdeep Inc., LLC v. Cokem International Ltd.
candce
3:2006cv04340
7/14/2006

Robinson v. Ceramic Tile Trends, Inc.
candce
3:2006cv04274
7/12/2006

RODSONGS et al v. VOODOO RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE et al
flndce
1:2006cv00141
7/20/2006

Royce Mathew v. Walt Disney Company et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04303
7/7/2006

Smith v. NBC Universal et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05350
7/17/2006

SONY BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Angiolilo
nyndce
5:2006cv00875
7/18/2006

Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Butler
txsdce
4:2006cv02371
7/18/2006

Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Christopher Miller
cacdce
2:2006cv04340
7/11/2006

Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Terrazas
azdce
2:2006cv01787
7/18/2006

Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Webb
miedce
2:2006cv13238
7/18/2006

Spinker v. Blue Moon Designs LLC
txndce
3:2006cv01256
7/14/2006

UMG Recordings, Inc. et al v. Rogers
txsdce
4:2006cv02374
7/18/2006

Virgin Records America, Inc. et al v. Williams
almdce
3:2006cv00631
7/18/2006

VIRGIN RECORDS AMERICA, INC. v. BOWLING
insdce
1:2006cv01091
7/18/2006

Warner Bros Entertainment Inc v. Lawrence Brownell et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04322
7/10/2006

Warner Bros Records Inc et al v. Garcia
inndce
2:2006cv00244
7/18/2006

Warner Bros Records Inc et al v. Shaun Brady
cacdce
8:2006cv00632
7/11/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc et al
txndce
4:2006cv00497
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. Booth
txndce
6:2006cv00083
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. Hudgens
almdce
2:2006cv00632
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. Molina
nyedce
1:2006cv03534
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Duarte
txwdce
5:2006cv00615
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Duek
madce
1:2006cv11231
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc. v. Walls
alsdce
2:2006cv00418
7/17/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Farney
azdce
4:2006cv00358
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Garcia
azdce
2:2006cv01774
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Gillette
azdce
4:2006cv00359
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Olden
azdce
4:2006cv00360
7/18/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Reino
azdce
4:2006cv00361
7/18/2006

White v. Zebra Wak Inc, et al
ilndce
1:2003cv03241
7/17/2006

FINAL: Patent Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 23, 2006)

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Anchor Wall Systems, Inc v. Menard, Inc.
mndce
0:2006cv03020
7/17/2006

Apple Computer, Inc. (Patent #6,282,646) vs Creative Technology
txedce
9:2006cv00150
7/19/2006

Apple Computer, Inc. (Patent #7,046,230) v. Creative Technology Ltd et al
txedce
9:2006cv00149
7/19/2006

ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. et al v. VSR LOCK, INC. et al
njdce
1:2005cv02784
7/18/2006

Axis International Marketing Ltd., Inc. v. Made Smart, Inc.
ilndce
1:2006cv03773
7/12/2006

Barksdale Inc v. Muncie Transit Supply
cacdce
2:2006cv04259
7/6/2006

Berkel & Company Contractors, Inc. v. HJ Foundation, Inc.
flmdce
6:2006cv01073
7/20/2006

Catch Curve, Inc. v. GoDaddy.com, Inc.
gandce
1:2006cv01645
7/12/2006

CCH Associates, LLC et al v. Datascope Corp.
gandce
1:2006cv01684
7/17/2006

CleanCut v. Wickman Products et al
utdce
2:2006cv00585
7/17/2006

Coldfire Technology, LLC v. Masyada et al
flmdce
8:2006cv01314
7/14/2006

Cole Screenprint Inc v. Superior Imaging Group Inc et al
wawdce
3:2006cv05396
7/18/2006

Cryovac Inc. v. Pechiney Plastic Inc.
dedce
1:2004cv01278
7/17/2006

DAGOOM, INC. v. HASBRO, INC.
pawdce
2:2006cv00939
7/17/2006

Datasci, LLC v. DataLabs, Inc.
mddce
8:2006cv01815
7/17/2006

Datasci, LLC v. Datatrak International, Inc. et al
mddce
8:2006cv01820
7/17/2006

Datasci, LLC v. Document Solutions Group, Inc.
mddce
8:2006cv01817
7/17/2006

Datasci, LLC v. eTrials Worldwide, Inc.
mddce
8:2006cv01818
7/17/2006

Dealix Corporation v. Eric M Nelson et al
cacdce
8:2006cv00635
7/11/2006

Deere & Company v. Tigercat Industries, Inc.
iasdce
3:2006cv00074
7/19/2006

DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. v. PONTIAC COIL, INC.
paedce
2:2006cv03157
7/18/2006

Dusa Pharmaceuticals Inc et al v. Daniel Taheri et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04311
7/10/2006

Dusa Pharmaceuticals Inc et al v. Julian Omidi et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04310
7/10/2006

Dusa Pharmaceuticals Inc et al v. Michael Omidi et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04308
7/10/2006

Elan Pharmaceutical International Limited v. Abraxis Bioscience Inc.
dedce
1:2006cv00438
7/19/2006

F & G RESEARCH, INC. vs. ACROX TECHNOLOGY CO.
flsdc
0:2006cv61051
7/14/2006

F & G RESEARCH, INC. vs. IOGEAR, INC.
flsdc
0:2006cv61052
7/14/2006

GE Medical Systems, Inc. v. Volumetrics Medical Imaging
candce
5:2006cv04365
7/17/2006

Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc. v. Service Tool Company, LLC
nyedce
2:2006cv03587
7/21/2006

Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc. v. Triple S Specialties Corp.
nyedce
2:2006cv03536
7/18/2006

HORNBACK vs. USA
casdc
3:2006cv01387
7/7/2006

Hybrid Patents Incorporated v. Comcast Corporation et al
txedce
2:2006cv00292
7/14/2006

Imaginings 3, Inc. vs. Koko's Confectionery & Novelty
ilndce
1:2006cv03776
7/12/2006

Inficon, Inc. v. John Doe
nyndce
5:2006cv00868
7/17/2006

Integra Companies, INC., v. Rubber Fab Gasket & Molding, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11230
7/18/2006

Intevac v. Unaxis USA Inc et al
cacdce
2:2006cv04291
7/7/2006

J C Ford Company v. A M Manufacturing Company Incorporated
cacdce
8:2006cv00644
7/12/2006

Manheim Services Corp. v. Auction Broadcasting Company, LLC
gandce
1:2006cv01660
7/14/2006

Mantrose-Haeuser Co., Inc. v. FreshXtend Technologies Corp.
nywdce
6:2006cv06362
7/18/2006

Master Home Products Inc v. Pacific Cycle Inc et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03885
7/19/2006

Medegen MMS Inc v. ICU Medical Inc
cacdce
8:2006cv00619
7/6/2006

MEDICAL SOLUTIONS INC v. C CHANGE SURGICAL LLC
dcdce
1:2006cv01261
7/14/2006

Network Signatures v. ABN-Amro
cacdce
8:2006cv00629
7/10/2006

Oakley Sales Corp et al v. QR Spex Inc
cacdce
8:2006cv00627
7/10/2006

Pontiac Coil, Incorporated v. R and B, Incorporated
miedce
2:2006cv13261
7/19/2006

R H Dyck Inc v. Enviroscape ECM Ltd
cacdce
2:2006cv04378
7/12/2006

Sanijet Corporation v. Lexor International Inc et al
txndce
3:2006cv01258
7/14/2006

Schindler Elevator Corporation et al v. Otis Elevator Company
nysdce
1:2006cv05377
7/17/2006

Scriptlogic Corporation v. Entrigue Systems Inc
txsdce
4:2006cv02370
7/17/2006

Synergetics, Inc. v. Iridex Corporation
moedce
4:2006cv01104
7/19/2006

Technology Licensing Company, Inc. v. Apex Digital Inc.
candce
4:2006cv04350
7/17/2006

Technology Licensing Company, Inc. v. Coby Electronics Corporation
candce
5:2006cv04348
7/17/2006

Technology Licensing Company, Inc. v. Polaroid Corporation
candce
3:2006cv04349
7/17/2006

Troops Networks Inc. v. IPCO, LLC et al
gandce
1:2006cv01659
7/13/2006

Two-Way Media LLC v. AOL, LLC
txsdce
2:2006cv00310
7/18/2006

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Patent Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 17, 2006)

Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at July 21, 2006 11:02 AM

Reminder, starting July 31, 2006, this service (RSSMojo: Patent Lawsuit Filing Update) will be changing in frequency from weekly to monthly.  Subscription information for THIS service can still be found here:  Welcome To RSS Mojo.

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Alltech, Inc v. Agra-Partners, Ltd et al
kywdce
3:2006cv00337
7/14/2006

AmberWave Systems Corporation v. Intel Corporation
txedce
9:2006cv00143
7/12/2006

Arrivalstar S.A. et al v. SAIA Motor Freight Line, Inc.
gandce
1:2006cv01606
7/7/2006

ArrivalStar S.A. v. APL Logistics, Inc.
candce
5:2006cv04289
7/12/2006

Axis International Marketing Ltd Inc v. Target Corporation et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03769
7/12/2006

Axis International Marketing Ltd., Inc. v. Lipper International, Inc.
ilndce
1:2006cv03742
7/11/2006

Blastrac, N.A. v. The M&J Swain Family Limited Partnership et al
txedce
6:2006cv00309
7/12/2006

Broadcast Data Retrieval Corporation et al v. Sirius Satellite Radio, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05135
7/6/2006

Case Logic, Inc. v. Atlantic Representations, Inc.
codce
1:2006cv01346
7/12/2006

Comcast Cable Communications Corporation, LLC v Finisar Corporation
candce
3:2006cv04206
7/7/2006

Computer Acceleration Corporation v. Microsoft Corporation
txedce
9:2006cv00140
7/6/2006

CON PAC SOUTH, INC. v. Weyerhauser Company
gamdce
3:2006cv00055
7/10/2006

CORVEST PROMOTIONAL vs. RWL, INC.
flsdc
1:2006cv21746
7/12/2006

CRAIG vs. FOLDFAST, INC.
flsdc
0:2006cv61009
7/6/2006

Cygnus Telecommunications Technology, LLC v. Worthington
candce
5:2006cv04295
7/13/2006

DB Industries, Inc. v. Bacou-Dalloz USA Inc
mndce
0:2006cv02978
7/11/2006

Degelman Industries Ltd. v. Pro-Tech Welding and Fabrication, Inc. et al
nywdce
6:2006cv06346
7/10/2006

Dusa Pharmaceuticals Inc et al v. Spectrum Pharmacy Products
azdce
4:2006cv00343
7/10/2006

DUSA Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al v. Katz. M.D. et al
ohsdce
2:2006cv00573
7/10/2006

DUSA vs. MINARS
flsdc
0:2006cv61021
7/10/2006

EchoStar Satellite LLC et al v. Finisar Corporation
dedce
1:2006cv00425
7/10/2006

EVCO TECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT CO., L.L.C. v. ROSS ARCHERY, INC et al
paedce
2:2006cv03094
7/14/2006

Forest Laboratories, Incorporated et al v. Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, Limited
miedce
2:2006cv13143
7/10/2006

Frontier Paper & Packaging, Inc. v. Providence Packaging, Inc.
ncwdce
5:2006cv00081
7/13/2006

Geox S.P.A. v. Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05117
7/5/2006

Golden Trade, S.R.L. v. Kim
moedce
4:2006cv01033
7/7/2006

Great Neck Saw Manufacturers, Inc. v. B&F Systems, Inc.
nyedce
2:2006cv03418
7/13/2006

Hark'n Technologies v. Greater Performance
utdce
1:2006cv00077
7/7/2006

Intel Corporation v. Amberwave Systems Corporation
dedce
1:2006cv00429
7/11/2006

Izzo Golf Inc. v. Burton Golf, Inc.
nywdce
6:2006cv06342
7/7/2006

K.W. MUTH COMPANY, INC. vs. GENTEX CORPORATION
wiwdc
3:2006cv00378
7/11/2006

Karolewicz v. Drummond Press, Inc.
flmdce
3:2006cv00641
7/14/2006

Klausner Technologies, Inc. v. Vonage Holdings Corp. et al
txedce
2:2006cv00275
7/11/2006

Laboratories Perouse S.A.S., v. W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05276
7/12/2006

Mass Engineered Design, Inc. et al v. Ergotron, Inc. et al
txedce
2:2006cv00272
7/7/2006

Metamorfyx, L.L.C. v. Logitech, Inc.
ilndce
1:2006cv03730
7/11/2006

Nature's First Inc. v. Kraft Foods Inc. et al
txedce
2:2006cv00284
7/12/2006

New York University v. Autodesk, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05274
7/12/2006

NOAH SYSTEMS, INC et al v. Intuit Inc.

pawdce

2:2006cv00933

7/14/2006

   

Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Lasers

madce

1:2006cv11171

7/12/2006

   

Peach State Labs, Inc. v. Tintoria Piana U.S. Inc. et al

gandce

4:2006cv00162

7/11/2006

   

Pennington Seed, Inc. et al v. Anderson et al

mowdce

4:2006cv00564

7/12/2006

   

Suunto USA, Inc. v. M-Wave, Inc.

ilndce

1:2006cv03702

7/10/2006

   

Sven-Peter Mannsfeld v. Phenolchemie, Inc.

alsdce

1:2006cv00413

7/14/2006

   

Tandberg Telecom AS v. Starbak Communications Inc.

dedce

1:2006cv00424

7/7/2006

   

Telecommunication Systems, Inc. v. Mobile 365, Inc. et al

vaedce

3:2006cv00485

7/12/2006

   

TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. v. NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION et al 

paedce

2:2006cv02985

7/7/2006

   

Thebaud v. Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

madce

1:2006cv11199

7/12/2006

   

Tillotson Corporation v. Global Glove

gandce

4:2006cv00169

7/12/2006

   

Tillotson Corporation v. The Safety Zone

gandce

4:2006cv00168

7/12/2006

   

Tillotson Corporation v. Tradex International, Inc.

gandce

4:2006cv00167

7/12/2006

   

Torq-Masters Technology, Inc. v. Regal-Beloit Corporation

nywdce

6:2006cv06343

7/7/2006

   

Travel Tags, Inc v. Performance Companies

mndce

0:2006cv02970

7/11/2006

   

Victor Company of Japan, LTD v. Quanta Computer, Inc.

candce

5:2006cv04222

7/10/2006

   

Whelen Eng Co Inc v. Rim Industries Inc et al

ctdce

3:2006cv01065

7/12/2006

   

Z-Man Fishing Products Inc v. Applied Elastomerics Inc.

scdce

2:2006cv02022

7/13/2006

Copyright Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 17, 2006)

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txndce
3:2006cv01235
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AMC TECHNOLOGY, L.L.C. v. SAP AG et al
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2:2005cv04708
7/3/2006
   
AMERICAN GIFT CORP. vs. BEACH WORLD, INC.
flsdc
1:2006cv21730
7/11/2006
   
ARISTA RECORDS LLC et al v. JOHN DOE
paedce
2:2005cv06565
7/6/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Ainsworth
txsdce
3:2006cv00444
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Amerson
azdce
4:2006cv00347
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Equity Access & Mortgage
txndce
3:2006cv01226
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Fowler
ilndce
1:2006cv03716
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Labuda
azdce
4:2006cv00348
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Manuel
vaedce
1:2006cv00796
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Porter
okwdce
5:2006cv00736
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Rogers
iasdce
4:2006cv00320
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Trent
iasdce
4:2006cv00322
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Upton
vaedce
2:2006cv00383
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Wells
okwdce
5:2006cv00735
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording Corporation, A Delaware Corporation et al v. Thompson
gamdce
5:2006cv00232
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording et al v. Alvarado
nedce
8:2006cv00475
7/11/2006
   
Atlantic Recording et al v. Harlow
nedce
8:2006cv00474
7/11/2006
   
Best Deal Magazines et al v. Jacobs Debrauwere LLP et al 
nysdce
1:2006cv05257
7/12/2006
   
BMG Music et al v. Trevino
txsdce
4:2006cv02301
7/11/2006
   
Broadcast Music, Inc. et al v. My Sisters Room, Inc. et al 
gandce
1:2006cv01632
7/11/2006
   
Calderon-Rosario et al v. White Lios Records, Inc. et al 
prdce
3:2006cv01692
7/12/2006
   
CAPITOL RECORDS INC et al v. AGNEW
flndce
3:2006cv00298
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records Inc et al v. Ross Stuart
okwdce
5:2006cv00737
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records Inc et al v. Williams
txndce
3:2006cv01227
7/11/2006
   
CAPITOL RECORDS INC v EICHLER et al
flndce
3:2006cv00300
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records Inc. v. Corella
txwdce
7:2006cv00086
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records, Inc et al v. Layman
gandce
1:2006cv01621
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records, Inc. et al v. Ball
txsdce
4:2006cv02296
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records, Inc. et al v. Cox
ilndce
1:2006cv03718
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records, Inc. v. Petrunoff
candce
3:2006cv04243
7/11/2006
   
Capitol Records, Inc., a Delaware Corporation et al v. Gaines
gamdce
5:2006cv00229
7/11/2006
   
Constant v. Broadus et al
ctdce
3:2006cv01024
6/30/2006
   
Crittenden Research, Inc. v. Renaissance Group, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11193
7/11/2006
   
Donald A Gardner Architects Inc v. Mod-U-Kraf Homes LLC
scdce
6:2006cv01984
7/11/2006
   
E.Mishan & Son, Inc. v. TechnoBrands, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05152
7/6/2006
   
Eighth Floor Promotions LLC v. Marble Max Promotional Products et al
ohsdce
3:2006cv00208
7/11/2006
   
ELEKTRA ENTERTAINMEN vs. ROBERSON
flsdc
0:2006cv61029
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group et al v. Edson
nedce
8:2006cv00476
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Miller
txndce
2:2006cv00173
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Rosser
txndce
3:2006cv01225
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al v. Duenas
ilndce
1:2006cv03719
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group Inc., et al v. Augustynczyk
azdce
2:2006cv01720
7/11/2006
   
Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc. et al v. Ayala
txsdce
4:2006cv02293
7/11/2006
   
ETHIDIUM HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC v. TAKE CARE HEALTH SYSTEMS, LLC et al 
paedce
2:2006cv03061
7/12/2006
   
FINEMAN vs. KONICA MINOLTA
flsdc
1:2006cv21756
7/13/2006
   
IEM, Inc. v. Fresh Software L.L.C.
lamdce
3:2006cv00492
7/11/2006
   
Interscope Records et al v. Silva
txsdce
4:2006cv02300
7/11/2006
   
Io Group Inc. v. Prime Time Book and Video Inc.
candce
3:2006cv04290
7/13/2006
   
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. v. American Crane, Inc.
iandce
3:2006cv03047
7/13/2006
   
John Galt Entertainment, Inc. v. Siskind et al
flmdce
6:2006cv00927
7/7/2006
   
Joynt v. Nebel
ilndce
3:2006cv50129
7/7/2006
   
KN, LTD. v. J.D. Fine & Company
candce
3:2006cv04189
7/6/2006
   
Kroencke v. The Spy Lounge et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05263
7/12/2006
   
Maverick Recording Company et al v. Lord
okwdce
5:2006cv00739
7/11/2006
   
Maverick Recording et al v. Cano
nedce
8:2006cv00473
7/11/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Belka, Inc. et al
ohndce
5:2006cv01693
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Computers Plus USA, Inc et al
codce
1:2006cv01368
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Fleming
ohndce
5:2006cv01695
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Gasper
ohndce
1:2006cv01694
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Mainstream Computers et al
ohndce
5:2006cv01692
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Microcomp Solution, Inc. et al
codce
1:2006cv01365
7/14/2006
   
Microsoft Corporation v. Watchakorn
ohndce
1:2006cv01696
7/14/2006
   
Motown Record Company LP et al v. Deusdedit
txsdce
4:2006cv02299
7/11/2006
   
MOTOWN RECORD vs. THOMAS
flsdc
1:2006cv21728
7/11/2006
   
New Line Distribution, Inc. et al v. Criterion Pictures USA, Inc. et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05229
7/10/2006
   
New World Music Company (LTD) v. Cuevas
txwdce
5:2006cv00601
7/13/2006
   
Only The Best, Inc., v. Malibu Shirts, Inc.,
hidce
1:2006cv00385
7/13/2006
   
Priority Records LLC et al v. Garza
ilndce
1:2006cv03717
7/11/2006
   
Priority Records LLC et al v. Hammond
okwdce
5:2006cv00738
7/11/2006
   
Priority Records LLC, A California Limited Liability Company et al v. Lee
gamdce
5:2006cv00231
7/11/2006
   
Priority Records, LLC. v. Williams
candce
3:2006cv04248
7/11/2006
   
Roth Architects, Inc. v. Cornerstone Architects, Ltd. et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03763
7/12/2006
   
Sabal Homes of Florida, Inc. v. Soft Ameri Euro, Inc., et al.
flmdce
8:2006cv01305
7/14/2006
   
Shropshire et al v. Chrisha Creations, Ltd. et al
nyedce
2:2006cv03429
7/14/2006
   
Soho Fashion, Ltd. v. Forever 21, Inc. et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05151
7/6/2006
   
Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Bennett
ilndce
1:2006cv03721
7/11/2006
   
SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT et al v. CANNON
flndce
1:2006cv00136
7/11/2006
   
Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Keller
azdce
2:2006cv01724
7/11/2006
   
Space Potato Music, LTD v. Brandt
moedce
4:2006cv01051
7/13/2006
   
Stygian Songs et al v. Palmer Club, Inc et al
txsdce
4:2006cv02353
7/13/2006
   
Subcam, Inc. v. Cobra Technologies Corp.
candce
3:2006cv04257
7/11/2006
   
U2 Home Entertainment, Inc. v Far East Wireless, Co., Inc. et al

nysdce

1:2006cv05242

7/11/2006

   

U2 Home Entertainment, Inc. v. Music Depot Inc. et al

nysdce

1:2006cv05241

7/11/2006

   

UMG Recordings Inc et al v. Grant

iasdce

4:2006cv00323

7/11/2006

   

UMG RECORDINGS INC, ET AL v. SMITH

flndce

3:2006cv00299

7/11/2006

   

UMG Recordings, Inc. et al v. Cargill

ilndce

1:2006cv03720

7/11/2006

   

UMG Recordings, Inc. et al v. Perez

vaedce

2:2006cv00384

7/12/2006

   

UMG Recordings, Inc. v. Barrera

txwdce

5:2006cv00591

7/11/2006

   

Vela v. Moore et al

txsdce

3:2006cv00458

7/12/2006

   

Virgin Records America et al v. Glynn

nedce

8:2006cv00477

7/11/2006

   

Virgin Records America Inc v. Bell

candce

5:2006cv04263

7/11/2006

   

Virgin Records America, Inc. et al v. Curling

vaedce

4:2006cv00083

7/11/2006

   

Virgin Records America, Inc. v. Arista Records LLC

txwdce

5:2006cv00592

7/11/2006

   

WARNER BROS RECORDS INC et al v. WILLIAMS

flndce

3:2006cv00301

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Record Inc., v. Virgin Records America, Inc.

candce

5:2006cv04245

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. Bohan

gandce

1:2006cv01620

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Castillo

candce

3:2006cv04244

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Cincotta

candce

3:2006cv04246

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Flanagan

candce

4:2006cv04247

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records Inc. v. Safi

candce

3:2006cv04254

7/11/2006

   

WARNER BROS. RECORDS vs. PADILLA

flsdc

1:2006cv21727

7/11/2006

   

WARNER BROS. RECORDS vs. TOWNSEND

flsdc

9:2006cv80664

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Delaware Corporation et al v. Jackson

gamdce

5:2006cv00230

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., a Delaware Corporation et al v. Peacock

gamdce

7:2006cv00056

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Clark

azdce

4:2006cv00345

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Harkness

azdce

2:2006cv01721

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Harrell et al

azdce

2:2006cv01722

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Siegel

azdce

4:2006cv00349

7/11/2006

   

Warner Bros. Records, Inc., et al v. Steffen

azdce

2:2006cv01723

7/11/2006

   

Weintraub Organization, Ltd., The v. Borm Associates, Inc. et al

codce

1:2006cv01332

7/10/2006

Copyright Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 9, 2006)

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BMI et al v. Cathi Woods
nvdce
3:2006cv00374
7/6/2006

CALLAHAN v. ROSEN BOOK WORKS LLC et al
medce
1:2006cv00078
6/30/2006

Designer Software Systems et al v. Arizona Defensive Driving School, Inc. et al
azdce
2:2006cv01677
6/30/2006

J. Choo Limited v. Brown Shoe Company, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05073
6/30/2006

Lamontagne v. Project Runway et al
nysdce
1:2006cv04934
6/27/2006

MAYA MAGAZINES, INC. vs. TELEMUNDO NETWORK
flsdc
1:2006cv21679
7/5/2006

NEW AGE SYSTEMS INC vs. DRS TACTICAL SYSTEMS
flsdc
9:2006cv80631
6/30/2006

Robles-De-Romero v. Institute of Puerto Rican Culture
prdce
3:2006cv01675
7/5/2006

The Royalty Network Inc., v. Thrive Records, LLC et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05120
7/5/2006

Warner Bros Records Inc et al v. Lee
txndce
6:2006cv00078
6/27/2006

Patent Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 9, 2006)

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California Table Grape Commission v. Sandrini
caedce
1:2006cv00842
7/3/2006

Colgate-Palmolive Company v. Ranir L.L.C.
dedce
1:2006cv00417
6/30/2006

Enzo Therapeutics, Inc. v. Yeda Research and Development Co. of the Weizmann Institute et al
vaedce
2:2006cv00377
7/3/2006

Fremantlemedia North America, Inc v. Highend Holdings, LLC
flmdce
8:2006cv01242
7/5/2006

Galderma Laboratories, L.P. et al v. Actavis Mi
txndce
3:2006cv01176
6/30/2006

Galderma Laboratories, L.P. vs Actavis Mid-Atlantic, L.L.C.
txndce
4:2006cv00471
7/5/2006

JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA N.V. et al v. BARR LABORATORIES, INC. et al
njdce
2:2006cv03008
6/30/2006

Langdon v. Andersen Corporation
mndce
0:2006cv02920
7/5/2006

Noble Packaging, Inc. v. Ovadia Corporation et al
nysdce
1:2006cv05094
6/30/2006

Nutri-Health Supplements LLC v. Block Drug Company, Inc.
azdce
3:2006cv01673
6/30/2006

Pactool International Ltd v. Dewalt Industrial Tool Co. et al
wawdce
3:2006cv05367
6/29/2006

Saturn Biomedical Systems Incorporated v. King Systems Corporation
wawdce
2:2006cv00932
6/30/2006

Saturn Biomedical Systems, Incorporated v. Aircraft Medical Limited
gandce
1:2006cv01574
6/30/2006

VE Enterprises Inc v. Deere
okwdce
5:2006cv00714
7/5/2006

Z TRIM HOLDINGS, INC. vs. FIBERSTAR, INC.
wiwdc
3:2006cv00361
7/6/2006

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USPTO Requesting More Timely and Useful Information From Patent Applicants

July 10 , 2006
#06-41

USPTO Requesting More Timely and Useful Information From Patent Applicants
Proposal Would Improve Patent Quality and May Bring Quicker Decisions

As part of its ongoing efforts to promote investment in innovation and spur economic growth, the Department of Commerce's U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today announced a new proposal that would streamline and improve the patent application review process. The new proposal would encourage patent applicants to provide the USPTO the most relevant information related to their inventions in the early stages of the review process.

“Clear disclosure upfront by applicants helps examiners more quickly make the correct decision about whether a claimed invention deserves a patent,” noted Jon Dudas, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property. “Clear, forthright disclosure benefits all, because the public – including potential investors - wants to know that a patent application has been thoroughly reviewed, applying the best data available.”

Patent applicants and their attorneys or agents currently have an obligation to inform USPTO's patent examiners of all information known to be material to patentability of the invention claimed by the applicant. Applicants list information for the examiner to consider in a communication called an Information Disclosure Statement (IDS).

The USPTO has observed that applicants sometimes provide information in a way that hinders rather than helps timely, accurate examination. For example, some applicants send a very large number of documents to the examiner, without identifying why they have been submitted, thus tending to obscure the most relevant information. Additionally, some applicants send very long documents without pointing out what part of the document makes it relevant to the claimed invention. Sometimes applicants delay sending key information to the examiner. These practices make it extremely difficult for the patent examiner to find and properly consider the most relevant information in the limited time available for examination of an application.

The USPTO's proposed rule change is designed to encourage early submission of relevant information, and to discourage submission of information that is unimportant or does not add something new for the examiner to consider. With the proposed changes, patent examiners would not have to review documents that do not directly relate to the claimed invention, or that duplicate other information already submitted.

Proposal Specifics

To encourage submission of relevant information to the patent examiner promptly and in a way that brings the most important information to the attention of the examiner, the USPTO is proposing to eliminate all fees associated with submitting an IDS. Under the proposal, applicants in most cases would be permitted to send up to twenty documents without additional explanation, if these documents are provided to the USPTO before the examiner sends a first communication to the applicant.

Were an applicant to submit more than twenty documents, or wait until after the patent examiner's first communication has been sent, the applicant would face increasing requirements to provide more detailed information about the documents and how they relate to the claimed invention. Applicants could be required to point out what part of the document makes it important, to identify specific claims to which a document applies, to clarify how a document adds new information not already considered by the examiner, or explain why the claims are patentable in light of the information provided.

Under the proposal, applicants would still be able to send in as many documents as they choose. However, there would be more stringent requirements for those choosing to submit large numbers of documents or very long documents.

For further information see: http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/com/sol/notices/71fr38808.pdf .

Changes To Information Disclosure Statement Requirements and Other Related Matters (10July2006)

Posted by J Matthew Buchanan at July 10, 2006 12:45 PM

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U.S. View on Conclusion of WIPO Development Committee Meeting

U.S. View on Conclusion of WIPO Development Committee Meeting

At the most recent session of the Provisional Committee for Consideration of Proposals Relating to a Development Agenda for WIPO (PCDA), the United States firmly supported, along with a majority of WIPO member states, immediate recommendations to adopt almost half of the 111 proposals being considered by that committee. The United States also joined the majority of members in supporting the PCDA Chairman’s (Paraguayan Ambassador Rigoberto Gauto Vielman) suggestion for a text to reflect the emerging consensus in recommendations to the 2006 WIPO General Assembly. This included a list of concrete proposals to immediately move forward and a recommendation that WIPO continue its consideration of the remaining proposals.

Unfortunately, a small number of countries, including Brazil and Argentina, the originators of proposals to establish a “development agenda” in WIPO, blocked the emerging consensus, and called for a suspension of the meeting rather than continue discussions.

Lois Boland, the head of the US delegation, expressed great disappointment. “We had a real chance to do something positive for the vast majority of WIPO members, particularly lesser developed countries, but this was unfortunately unacceptable to the political agenda of a small group of members,” Ms. Boland stated.

In light of the impasse, the issue may be revisited at the 2006 WIPO General Assemblies without a recommendation from the PCDA. The United States will continue to support expanding and improving WIPO’s ongoing development-related work.

Intellectual property rights are the universal currency of today’s dynamic global innovation economy, a critical vehicle for technology transfer, and an indispensable foundation for the growth and development that are the aspiration of all WIPO members.

USPTO Adds Key Member to Management Team

Posted by J Matthew Buchanan at July 7, 2006 09:17 AM

July 6 , 2006
#06-39

USPTO Adds Key Member to Management Team
New Head of Congressional Relations Named

Jefferson D. Taylor has joined the Department of Commerce's U.S Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) as director of congressional relations.

“ I am happy to welcome Jeff as a member of senior management at USPTO,” noted Jon Dudas, under secretary of commerce for intellectual property. “Jeff is a team player who has the experience and leadership skills necessary to help us achieve our goals.”

Taylor has over 20 years of experience in congressional relations, including director of communications and chief of congressional affairs for the Department of Commerce's U.S. Census Bureau from 2002-2005 . Prior to joining the Census Bureau, he managed governmental affairs for a number of trade associations and corporations including the American General Financial Group; the American Dietetic Association; the Safe Buildings Alliance and the National Association of Realtors. Taylor also was Chief of Staff to Representative Tom Davis when Davis was a Fairfax County Supervisor.

Mr. Taylor is a graduate of the Antioch School of Law and George Mason University.

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Commerce Under Secretary to Highlight Indiana's Employment and Innovation

Commerce Under Secretary to Highlight Indiana's Employment and Innovation

Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Jon Dudas will be joined by Congressman John Hostettler in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Friday, July 7, to highlight the importance of intellectual property protection in a global market, the dangers of piracy and counterfeiting, and the creation of jobs in the knowledge-based U.S. economy. Under Secretary Dudas also will report on the Bush Administration's Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy (STOP) initiative, what the U.S. government is doing to protect intellectual property, as well as discuss the national employment numbers for the month of June.

WHAT	Speech on U.S. government efforts to curb theft of intellectual property, the importance of intellectual property in a global market, the creation of new jobs in Indiana and the United States, and the dangers of piracy and counterfeiting of intellectual property. A question and answer session will follow immediately after the speech.
WHO	Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office Jon Dudas Congressman John Hostettler (IN-08)
WHERE	Sony DADC 1800 N. Fruitridge Avenue Terre Haute, Indiana
WHEN	Friday, July 7, 2006 2:30 p.m.

Reminder...this service is now monthly, but there is a weekly option

Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at July 6, 2006 02:20 PM

REMINDER: This service has changed from a free weekly service to a free monthly service.  Subscription information for this monthly service can be found here: Welcome to RSS Mojo.

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A.V. Denim, Inc. v. Joyce Collection, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv04917
6/26/2006
   
Aco Fabrica de Calcado S.A. v. Tic Tac Toes Manufacturing Corporation
nyndce
6:2006cv00819
6/30/2006
   
Alcatel USA, Inc et al v. Protostar Wireless Solutions Inc.
txedce
4:2006cv00275
6/30/2006
   
American Automobile Association v. Auto Glass Experts, Inc.
candce
3:2006cv04006
6/28/2006
   
American Blind and Wallpaper Factory, Incorporated v. House of Blinds and More, Incorporated
miedce
2:2006cv12826
6/26/2006
   
American Taxi Dispatch, Inc. v. Vieux
ilndce
1:2006cv03501
6/28/2006
   
Andre-Boudin Bakeries, Inc. v. Pier 49 Pizza, Inc.
candce
3:2006cv03931
6/23/2006
   
Anodyne Therapeutics, LLC et al v. David Melone et al
flmdce
8:2006cv01164
6/22/2006

Patent Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 4, 2006)

Posted by Stephen M. Nipper at July 5, 2006 02:28 PM

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Akamai Technologies, Inc. et al v. Limelight Networks, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11109
6/23/2006

Aristocrat Technologies v. International Game Technology
candce
5:2006cv03881
6/12/2006

Avante International Technology Corporation v. Diebold Election Systems
moedce
4:2006cv00978
6/26/2006

Avaya, Inc. v. Mitel Networks Corporation et al
vaedce
1:2006cv00736
6/23/2006

AVAYA, INC., v. MITEL CORPORATION et al
njdce
3:2006cv02890
6/26/2006

BEHOLDER PRODUCTIONS, INC. v. CATONA et al
paedce
2:2006cv02863
6/29/2006

Bemis Manufacturing Company v. WDI International Inc.
wiedce
2:2006cv00726
6/28/2006

Biedermann Motech GmbH et al v. Alphatec Spine, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11111
6/26/2006

Black v. Agro-Enviro Consultants, Inc. et al
codce
1:2006cv01275
6/30/2006

Charles E Hill & Associates Inc v. American Sportsman Holdings Co et al
txedce
2:2006cv00267
6/30/2006

Comcast Cable Communications LLC et al v. USA Video Technology Corp.
dedce
1:2006cv00407
6/27/2006

Communication Systems, Inc v. Kostelnik
mndce
0:2006cv02831
6/30/2006

DocuSign Inc v. Health Applications Inc
wawdce
2:2006cv00907
6/28/2006

DocuSign Inc v. Sertifi Inc
wawdce
2:2006cv00906
6/28/2006

E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY v. MACDERMID PRINTING SOLUTIONS, L.L.C.
njdce
3:2006cv02968
6/29/2006

ELI LILLY AND COMPANY v. TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC.
insdce
1:2006cv01017
6/29/2006

F & G RESEARCH, INC. vs. DYNAPOINT (TAIWAN)
flsdc
0:2006cv60904
6/22/2006

F & G RESEARCH, INC. vs. GOOGLE, INC.
flsdc
0:2006cv60905
6/22/2006

Fantasy Diamond Corporation v. OTC International, Ltd.
ilndce
1:2006cv03488
6/27/2006

FireStar Software, Inc. v. Red Hat, Inc. et al
txedce
2:2006cv00258
6/26/2006

Fleetwood Group, Inc. v. Albert Hall Meetings Limited et al
flmdce
6:2006cv00859
6/23/2006

For Your Ease Only v. Calgon Carbon Corp, et al
ilndce
1:2002cv07345
6/29/2006

Gentex Corporation v. K. W. Muth Company, Incorporated et al
miedce
2:2006cv12900
6/29/2006

GHL International Inc v. Aspen Pet Products Inc
wiedce
2:2006cv00714
6/23/2006

GILBARCO INC. v. HEALY SYSTEMS, INC.
ncmdce
1:2006cv00585
6/30/2006

Head USA Inc v. Sorensen et al
ctdce
3:2006cv00983
6/23/2006

Health Discovery Corporation v. Ciphergen Biosystems, Inc.
txedce
2:2006cv00260
6/26/2006

Health Discovery Corporation v. Equbits, LLC
txedce
2:2006cv00259
6/26/2006

ICI UNIQEMA INC. v. KOBO PRODUCTS, INC.
njdce
2:2006cv02943
6/28/2006

Intergraph Hardware Technologies Company v. Toshiba Corporation
candce
3:2006cv04018
6/28/2006

Intermec IP Corp. v. Alien Technology Corp.
dedce
1:2006cv00411
6/29/2006

Invisible Fence Inc v. Radio Systems Corporation
inndce
1:2006cv00248
6/30/2006

JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICA, N.V. et al v. APOTEX, INC.
njdce
2:2006cv02935
6/27/2006

JCS/THG, LLC v. RPS Products, Inc.
madce
4:2006cv40125
6/28/2006

Jennie-O Turkey Store, Inc. v. Turkey Scope LLC
mndce
0:2006cv02731
6/29/2006

Kingsley-Bate LTD v. Teak Warehouse, Inc
candce
3:2006cv03946
6/26/2006

Lam Research Corporation v. Verity Instruments Inc.
candce
3:2006cv03986
6/27/2006

Link Treasure, Limited v. Evenflo Company, Inc. et al
ohsdce
1:2006cv00400
6/28/2006

Maritz, Inc. v. Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc., The
moedce
4:2006cv00972
6/23/2006

MARTINEZ vs. LIEBERMAN
flsdc
1:2006cv21614
6/26/2006

Maui Jim, Inc. v. Bargain Depot Enterprises, LLC
ilcdce
1:2006cv01169
6/28/2006

Maui Jim, Inc. v. Dynamic Technology Software, Inc.
ilcdce
1:2006cv01168
6/28/2006

Maui Jim, Inc. v. NYS Collection, LLC
ilcdce
1:2006cv01170
6/28/2006

Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation v. Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
mndce
0:2006cv02588
6/22/2006

Mold-Masters Limited v. Incos S.p. A. et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03399
6/22/2006

Monsanto Company v. Genetic Technologies Limited
moedce
4:2006cv00989
6/28/2006

Monsanto Company v. XY, Inc.
moedce
4:2006cv00992
6/28/2006

Mountain West Motorsports, Inc v. Benz Silent Rider
wydce
1:2006cv00164
6/27/2006

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS CORPORATION et al v. MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. et al
njdce
3:2006cv02885
6/26/2006

NUTRI-HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS
azdce
2:2006at10682
6/30/2006

Omega Patents, LLC v. Astroflex, Inc.
flmdce
6:2006cv00893
6/29/2006

Oracle Corporation et al v. Epicrealm Licensing LP
dedce
1:2006cv00414
6/30/2006

Orica Explosives Technology, PTY., LTD. v. Austin Powder Company et al
txedce
2:2006cv00264
6/29/2006

Orion IP, LLC v. Rolls-Royce PLC
txedce
6:2006cv00283
6/27/2006

Pressure Specialist, Inc. v. De Emoto, Inc.
ilndce
1:2006cv03514
6/28/2006

Romek Figa v. Vtech Telecommunications, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11120
6/27/2006

Serconet, Ltd. v. Netgear, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv05026
6/29/2006

Smybol Technologies, Inc. v. Harvard Battery, Inc. et al
nyedce
2:2006cv03172
6/28/2006

Southwest Agri-Plastics Inc v. Agra-Flooring International Ltd.
txndce
3:2006cv01145
6/28/2006

Spectra-Physics, Inc. v. IPG Photonics Corporation
candce
3:2006cv03953
6/26/2006

St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants Inc v. LG Electronics Inc. et al
dedce
1:2006cv00404
6/26/2006

St. Clair Intellectual Property Consultants Inc v. Siemens AG et al
dedce
1:2006cv00403
6/26/2006

Streck v. Research & Diagnostic Systems et al
nedce
8:2006cv00458
6/29/2006

Supreme Service & Specialty Co Inc v. Petro-Tool & Supply Co. Inc.
lawdce
6:2006cv01111
6/29/2006

Telephia, Inc. v. M:Metrics, Inc.
candce
4:2006cv03767
6/14/2006

The Scientex Corporation v. International Road Dynamics Inc.
vaedce
2:2006cv00350
6/26/2006

Travel Tags, Inc. v. Performance Companies
mndce
0:2006cv02712
6/28/2006

Unitrac, LLC v. Supplyscape Corp.
madce
1:2006cv11144
6/30/2006

Veeder-Root Co et al v. Healy Sys Inc
ctdce
3:2006cv01014
6/30/2006

Web.com, Inc. v. The Go Daddy Group, Inc.
gandce
1:2006cv01461
6/19/2006

Wing Enterprises, Inc. v. Inovent
utdce
2:2006cv00518
6/28/2006

Wireless Agents, L.L.C. v. Amoi Electronics, Inc.
txwdce
1:2006cv00492
6/26/2006

Xerox Corporation v. Media Sciences International, Inc. et al
nysdce
1:2006cv04872
6/23/2006

Copyright Lawsuit Filing Update (through July 4, 2006)

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1974 Music et al v. Meintzer Services, Inc. et al
txsdce
4:2006cv02207
6/30/2006

AGX Corp. v. L.A. Warehouse
nysdce
1:2006cv04890
6/23/2006

Alfano v. Junior Vasquez Music, Inc. et al
nysdce
1:2006cv04832
6/22/2006

American City Business Journals, Inc. et al v. That's Great News, LLC.
nysdce
1:2006cv04990
6/28/2006

America's Gardening Resource, Inc. v. Jangles et al
vtdce
1:2006cv00127
6/26/2006

Arista Records LLC et al v. Graves
kywdce
1:2006cv00093
6/27/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Allison
txsdce
4:2006cv02146
6/27/2006

Atlantic Recording Corporation et al v. Beene
txndce
4:2006cv00450
6/28/2006

Baker v. Ferrara
txedce
6:2006cv00292
6/28/2006

Bird Brain, Incorporated v. CVS Corporation
miedce
2:2006cv12799
6/22/2006

Bose Corporation v. MTF Mainland Distributors, Inc.
madce
1:2006cv11098
6/22/2006

Bourne Co. et al v. Ridge Road Capital, Inc. et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03406
6/22/2006

Broadcast Music Inc et al v. Broken Wing Enterprises, L.L.C.
iasdce
4:2006cv00297
6/29/2006

Broadcast Music, Inc. et al v. Creation Club et al
utdce
2:2006cv00504
6/22/2006

Capitol Records Inc et al v. Ayala
ctdce
3:2006cv00943
6/20/2006

Capitol Records, Inc et al v. Weintraub
txndce
3:2006cv01136
6/27/2006

Capitol Records, Inc. et al v. Hartness
kywdce
3:2006cv00320
6/27/2006

Constant v. Broadus et al
ctdce
3:2006mc00188
6/26/2006

CORBIS CORPORATION vs. LOGNIKOV
flsdc
1:2006cv21643
6/28/2006

Designer Software Systems et al v. Arizona Defensive Driving School, Inc. et al
azdce
2:2006at10683
6/30/2006

DeVore Family Partnership LLP v. McDougal Littell et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03484
6/27/2006

Ebel Signorelli Welke, LLC v. PLS Financial Services, Inc. et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03536
6/29/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc et al v. Miller
inndce
1:2006cv00238
6/20/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group Inc. et al
kywdce
4:2006cv00091
6/27/2006

Elektra Entertainment Group, Inc. et al v. Graham et al
txsdce
4:2006cv02148
6/27/2006

EMI April Music, Inc. et al v. GITI, Inc.
madce
3:2006cv30108
7/3/2006

eSports Partners Inc v. Collegiate Marketing Services, Inc.
txndce
3:2006cv01162
6/29/2006

Florida Digital Network, Inc. v. Northern Telecom, Inc.
flmdce
6:2006cv00889
6/29/2006

Hedaya Home Fashions, Inc. v. Greenland Home Fashions et al.
nysdce
1:2006cv04831
6/22/2006

HILDEBRANDT et al v. HILDEBRANDT et al
njdce
2:2006cv02800
6/21/2006

INSTITUTE FOR MOTIVATIONAL LIVING, INC. v. SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, INC.
pawdce
2:2006cv00828
6/22/2006

Integrative Nutrition, Inc. v. Academy of Healing Nutrition et al
nysdce
1:2006cv04920
6/26/2006

Inter-Tel, Inc. v. Brandes et al
azdce
2:2006cv01631
6/27/2006

IO Group, Inc. v. Veoh Networks, Inc.
candce
5:2006cv03926
6/23/2006

Janel Russell Designs, Inc. v. Sol of Miami, Inc
mndce
0:2006cv02844
6/30/2006

Jeff Benton Homes, Inc. v. Dennis Olive Homes, Inc.
alndce
5:2006cv01265
6/29/2006

Lehman Brothers Inc. et al v. Theflyonthewall.com, Inc.
nysdce
1:2006cv04908
6/26/2006

Maverick Recording Company et al v. Cregger
inndce
2:2006cv00218
6/20/2006

Miss Bessie Music et al v. Bull & Bear Pub, Ltd et al
nyndce
5:2006cv00807
6/29/2006

Monitor Studios, LLC v. Hollamon et al
ncedce
5:2006cv00253
6/23/2006

Morgan et al v. Kaput
miedce
2:2006cv12840
6/27/2006

Petty v. Hatch Technology, LLC
madce
1:2006cv11112
6/26/2006

R. Miller Architecture, Inc. v. Edgington Enterprises, Inc. et al
flmdce
6:2006cv00871
6/26/2006

Sir & Trini Music et al v. SDI, LLC et al
ilndce
1:2006cv03404
6/22/2006

Sony BMG Music Entertainment et al v. Ratajczak
ilndce
1:2006cv03470
6/27/2006

Spolar vs. Hecker
nyndce
3:2006cv00810
6/29/2006

Sullivan et al v. Carolina-Phoenix Builders, Inc et al
ncwdce
3:2006cv00261
6/23/2006

Tarpo Music Publishing v. Live Music Entertainment, LLC
lamdce
3:2006cv00469
6/29/2006

Terra Dynamics, Incorporated v. Strata Technologies, LLC
txwdce
1:2006cv00503
6/29/2006

Timms v. Bridgewater
okndce
4:2006cv00329
6/26/2006

Troll Company A/S v. Century Novelty Company, Inc. et al
nysdce
1:2006cv04845
6/22/2006

Trusted Health Products, Inc. v. Trusted Natural Products, LLC et al
kyedce
5:2006cv00207
6/28/2006

UMG Recordings Inc. et al v. Foster
txndce
4:2006cv00446
6/27/2006

Warner Bros Records, Incorporated et al v. Pidgeon
miedce
2:2006cv12838
6/27/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc et al v. Renteria
txndce
5:2006cv00134
6/27/2006

Warner Bros. Records Inc. et al v. Roth
ilndce
1:2006cv03469
6/27/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc. et al v. Campuzano
txsdce
4:2006cv02147
6/27/2006

Warner Bros. Records, Inc. et al v. Gutierrez
ilndce
1:2006cv03471
6/27/2006

ZERO TOLERANCE ENTER vs. MOVIXO, INC.
flsdc
0:2006cv60917
6/26/2006

Hall of Fame Inventor Forrest Bird to Speak at Independent Inventor Conference

Posted by J Matthew Buchanan at July 2, 2006 01:45 AM

Hall of Fame Inventor Forrest Bird to Speak at Independent Inventor Conference
Space Limited…Register Now

Dr. Forrest Bird, whose invention of the “Baby Bird” respirator has saved the lives of millions of infants over the years, has joined the roster of speakers for the Chicago Regional Inventors Conference on July 28-29. Dr. Bird was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 1995.

The Conference is co-sponsored by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Northwestern University School of Law and the National Inventors Hall of Fame. It will be held at the Northwestern School of Law, 375 E. Chicago Avenue.

Other speakers at the event include Commissioner for Patents John Doll and Louis Foreman, CEO of Enventys, a product design and manufacturing firm. Foreman is also executive producer of the upcoming PBS series, “Everyday Edisons.” The series, which features the inventions of 14 independent inventors, will premiere in September.

Various USPTO experts will be on hand to conduct workshops and one on one meetings with attendees. The two days will be packed with vital information for both novice and seasoned inventors. Space is limited so register now. For more details on the conference and to register click here.