http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/Page__5/mid__44770/IP-Water-Cooler---Blog.html Blog http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/489/happy-labor-day.html Maxey Law Offices, PLLC wishes all of you a safe and enjoyable Labor Day! Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/488/uspto-issues-update-to-ksr-examination-guidelines.html The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is providing an update to its examination guidelines concerning the law of obviousness under 35 U.S.C. 103. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/487/hemeze.html Debra Weisser, the Chairman at Hem-Eze, LLC and the inventor of Hem-Eze, recently announced the Hem-Eze product will soon be available at TJ Maxx retail stores. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/484/google-celebrates-the-wizard-of-oz.html The 71st anniversary of the Wizard of Oz is celebrated by Google with a Google doodle. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/480/mind-for-design.html I recently had the incredible opportunity to speak at the Tampa Girl Scout’s MIND FOR DESIGN program and let me tell you it was an amazing experience! Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/478/short-lived-marijuana-trademark-category.html As reported July 19, 2010 by the Wall Street Journal, after only three months of being implemented, the United States Patent and Trademark Office abolished a new trademark category for medical marijuana Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/474/antipiracy-1910-2010.html Copy Protection in 1910 and 2010, from Sound Records to Digital Media Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/471/hague-system-for-the-international-registration.html Recently we have been asked: “what exactly is the Hague System and how can my intellectual property portfolio benefit from it? “ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/467/priority-claim--us-design-patent-applications-and-industrial-design-registrations.html Priority Claims in Design Patent Applications and Industrial Design Registrations. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/455/maxey-law-offices-a-2010-top-trademark-firm.html Maxey Law Offices is listed as a 2010 Top Trademark Firm by Intellectual Property Today. Wed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/450/patent-application-exchange-program.html Applicants with two or more pending patent applications can receive expedited review of one patent application in exchange for withdrawing an unexamined application. Thu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/448/happy-administrative-professionals-day.html We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to our very own Ms. Abigail C. Harris on this very special Administrative Professionals Day! Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/432/walk-to-defeat-als.html Over the weekend, we were busy Walking to Defeat ALS! The firm joined Sherri Clark’s team, Damon’s wife, and we walked on behalf of their family who have been personally affected by ALS. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/421/patent-term-adjustment-pta.html On January 7, 2010, the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Wyeth v. Kappos, No. 2009-1120, regarding the calculation of patent term adjustments under 35 U.S.C. 154(b). Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/403/bell-ringing-for-the-holidays.html Maxey Law Offices rings the bell for the Salvation Army during a campaign hosted by the Clearwater Bar Association. Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/391/happy-thanksgiving.html We at Maxey Law Offices would like to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/388/2009-tampa-bay-american-heart-association-heart-walk.html On Saturday, November 14th our Firm participated in the 2009 Tampa Bay American Heart Association Heart Walk! Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/387/happy-birthday-marine-corps.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/382/hosting-a-themed-halloween-celebration.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/378/uspto-continuation-rules-package.html The USPTO has announced that it is rescinding the continuation rules package being litigated in Tafas v. Dudas. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/376/congratulationswedding.html Brittany Maxey and Comone Fisher were married October 9, 2009 in Houston, Texas. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/362/we-remember.html We Remember 9-11 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/349/losing-the-right-to-your-invention.html Inventor's don't unknowingly lose the right to your inventions. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/341/michael-jacksons-intellectual-property-on-display.html The U.S.P.T.O. and the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum are presenting a unique exhibit featuring material from Michael Jackson’s patent and trademark applications. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/333/mars-feels-the-sting-of-losing-trademark-protection.html The European Court recently denied Mars trademark rights for the shape of its Bounty Bar. Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/327/patent-law-update.html En Banc Federal Circuit Will Rehear GSK-Tafas Case & Legislation Introduced (H.R. 3059 and S. 1368) to eliminate design patent infringement on repair parts Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/324/happy-fourth-of-july.html Happy 4th of July Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/323/president-obama-announces-intent-to-nominate-david-kappos-as-patent-and-trademark-director.html President Obama on Thursday announced intent to nominate David Kappos for Director of the U.S Patent and Trademark Office. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/322/intellectual-property--patent-trademark-copyright-and-trade-secret-prosecution-and-the-paralegal.html Recently, we were invited to present “Intellectual Property: Patent, Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secret Prosecution & the Paralegal” at the Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. Pinellas County Chapter (PAFPCC) meeting. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/321/legally-drawn-patent-law-cartoon.html A comical cartoon by Legally Drawn. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/319/recent-trip-to-maine.html Enjoy a picture of Steve and Makayla exploring a tide pool at Two Lights, Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/316/mlo-ranked-by-intellectual-property-today.html Maxey Law Office's has been considered and ranked by Intellectual Property Today magazine in their 2009 Top Trademark Firms. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/290/artist-sues-press-press-counter-sues-artist.html In January, The Associated Press contacted Shepard Fairey demanding payment for use of a photo taken of Barack Obama in 2006 by Mannie Garcia, claiming Mr. Fairey used the photograph to create the artwork “Obama Hope”. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/292/loss-of-trademark-rights.html Slogans, logos, product names, and names of services your business provides to its customers distinguish your business from another business. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/296/mattel-wins-multi-million-federal-copyright-suit-against-mga.html The ultimate doll showdown, Barbie vs. Bratz, and Barbie pronounced the winner! Mattel, Barbie’s creator, claimed that Carter Bryant, the MGA’s Bratz creator, came up with the concept for the Bratz dolls while he was employed by Mattel. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/295/oktoberfest.html Now that we are in the month of October, two things come to mind… Halloween and Oktoberfest. Well, we had an Oktoberfest event that we participated in on the 4th of October. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/294/reconnecting-with-high-school-students-my-visit-to-the-life--skills--center.html The St. Petersburg Bar Association's Diversity Committee is striving to bring mentoring to communities and individuals that may not have always witnessed such positive experiences with attorneys and the legal profession as a whole. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/299/scrabbles-owners-sue-scrabulous.html Hasbro, which owns the rights to Scrabble in North America, is suing the Calcutta-based founders of Scrabulous - a game available on Facebook. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/300/senate-passes-bill-on-appointments-clause-and-pto-board-members.html The Senate on July 22, 2008, passed legislation (S. 3295) to address the possibility that administrative patent and trademark judges were appointed in violation of the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/293/st-petersburg-casa-tour.html Wow….how do I begin? We toured the St. Petersburg CASA yesterday and as we began our tour the true layers of CASA were slowly peeled away and I experienced what a positive and powerful effect the program is having within our very own community. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/291/st-petersburg-preservation-society-annual-benefit.html The theme for the benefit was "One Hundred Years of Baseball and Fashion" and upon entering the St. Petersburg Woman’s Club building we were greeted by period attire and sports memorabilia. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/297/tiffany-should-police-trademarks-on-online-auctioning-sites-such-as-ebay.html Ebay an online auctioneer had an impressive victory on July 14, 2008 as the U.S. District Court ruled that Tiffany & Co. failed to prove eBay was responsible for the sale of fake Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.maxeyiplaw.com/blg/298/what-a-truly-amazing-experience-holidays-in-july.html On Saturday, I traveled up to Sunrise Bowling Lanes, in St. Petersburg, to meet the other volunteers from the Young Lawyers Section of the St. Petersburg Bar Association. Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT