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Changes in pre-grant and post-grant challenges at the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO)
The Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, HR 1249 (“the Act”) will become law once the President signs it this month. The Act proposes many changes to current pre-grant and post-grant challenges and further introduces enhanced post-grant review for business
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:37A
Senate passes the America Invents Act
The passage of this landmark patent reform bill sets the stage for President Obama to sign into law the first major overhaul of the US patent system since 1954. The bill attempts to provide clarity to the statute, encourage inventors to file patent
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:37A
Irishman denies weapons charge
An Irish citizen on trial in Lithuania on charges of trying to purchase illegal weapons and explosives says he is not guilty and that he was provoked by undercover agents. Alleged IRA dissident Michael Campbell told a court in his final statement
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:37A
The Panama Canal, US 460 and the Public Fisc
That's a lot of money for a 55-mile, Interstate-grade highway running through rural hamlets and peanut fields, but Connaughton believes it's the only way to accommodate the anticipated surge in truck traffic that will occur when the post-Panamax
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:37A
Israel looking for French men who killed Israeli
AP JERUSALEM -- Israeli police say they have obtained an international arrest warrant for two French citizens who fled Israel after killing a woman in a hit-and-run accident. Police spokesman Micky Rosenfeld said a BMW rammed into a 25-year-old Israeli
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:37A
Community theater on rise with DSC student at lead
Kyle Turman, a sophomore criminal justice major from Hurricane, is the president of the Hurricane Valley Theatrical Company. Turman started the company after he graduated from high school. His high school music teacher came up with the idea of the
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:36A
24 S&P 500 Stocks Up Triple Digits Since the Lehman Bankruptcy
By TraderMark Sep 19, 2011, 11:34 AM Author's Website Hope everyone enjoyed their “Lehman 3 Year Bankruptcy Anniversary” parties this weekend – I am sure Dick Fuld and his $350M did. (clawbacks anyone?) While the Lehman bankruptcy in fall 2008 was not
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:36A
Trial Of Man Accused In Elderly Rapes Resumes
EDNA, Texas -- A former Texas prison employee accused of being a serial rapist who targeted older women is back in court as his trial in Southeast Texas continues. Testimony in the trial of Billy Joe Harris resumed on Monday.
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:36A
Ferrari was going 90 mph before fatal crash on PCH, police say
Authorities said a Ferrari involved in a spectacular crash on Sunday morning was going twice the legal speed limit of 45 mph when it hit a power pole and split in half on Pacific Coast Highway. The car split in half and fell to the beach below.
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:36A
2011 Subaru Legacy, Outback models recalled over fly-away moonroofs
This flying glass, says the agency, could become a road hazard and possibly even lead to a crash. Subaru will contact owners of affected Legacy and Outback models in October and says its dealers will inspect the adhesive and, if necessary,
Updated: 09/19/2011 11:35A
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