E. Patrick Ellisen
Greenberg Traurig LLP

Mr. Ellisen is a partner in Greenberg Traurig, LLP. His practice focuses on intellectual property and general commercial litigation, as well as intellectual property protection, counseling and enforcement. He has broad experience handling various types of intellectual property disputes, including patent infringement actions in the U.S. District Courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission and has particular expertise in insurance coverage of intellectual property disputes.

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Intellectual Property Predictions and Tips for 2010

Dec 31, 2009

Predictions for 2010?

On the enforcement front, the U.S. Supreme Court will announce its decision in the In Re Bilski case this Spring 2010, regarding the patentability of software and business methods. It seems likely the court will modify the present rules for patentability of software and business methods, while reaffirming the notion that software can constitute patent eligible subject matter.

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Do You Have Your IP Assets Covered?

Mar 23, 2009

A convergence of regulatory changes and evolving corporate fiduciary duties has heightened the importance of sound intellectual property (IP) management. Directors and officers of public and private companies need to know about IP generally, understand their own company’s IP specifically, and be sufficiently informed to make or direct defensible judgments on IP issues.

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“Business Method” Patent Issues

Dec 02, 2008

In the case In re Bilski, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued its much anticipated decision concerning so-called “business method” patents. Although the Court sought to clarify the standard for determining patentability of business methods – including software patents – the decision raises as many questions as it answers.

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