Blog Post
Federal Circuit Says Service Prior to Patent Filing Can Trigger On-Sale Bar
In a post for the IP Spotlight blog, Fox IP Chair Jim Singer writes about a decision from the Federal Circuit holding that the use of an invention to provide a service before filing the patent application can trigger the on-sale bar to patentability,
Alert
FCC Allows Use of Preemptive Blocks on Robocalls
An FCC ruling says phone carriers may now use automatic blocks on unwanted or illegal robocalls – even without a request from a customer. In adopting the rule, Gerald Arth notes, the commissioners rejected concerns of business groups that it could lead to blocking many legitimate calls.
Publication
Do Your Workplace Policies Accommodate Cannabis?
In an article for Staffing Industry Analysts, Labor & Employment Partner Diane Geller explains how employer policies surrounding drug testing, workers' compensation and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act may evolve as states continue to legalize the use of medical marijuana.
