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Veteran Patent Prosecutor John Mills Launches Mills IP Law

October 7, 2024

Jones Foster Attorney Hanna B. Rubin Elected Officer of Federal Bar Association of Palm Beach County

October 7, 2024

Linda Dale Hoffa Appointed Chair of the Pennsylvania State Committee for the American College of Trial Lawyers

October 3, 2024

Moore & Van Allen Honored for Advisory Role in the M&A Advisor’s Cross Border Deal of the Year

October 2, 2024

UNT Dallas College of Law 10th Anniversary

The entire UNT Dallas community celebrated the UNT Dallas College of Law’s […]

2024 DBA Bench Bar Awards Reception

Dallas Bar Association 2024 Bench Bar’s Award Reception for the Trial Lawyers & Jurists of the Year […]

SABA Dallas’ 8th Annual Gala

SABA Dallas’ 8th Annual Gala, benefiting CHETNA DFW took place at the stunning Texas Discovery Gardens […]

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Resource Library

Addressing the Law Firm eDiscovery Cost Dilemma

Law firms face increasing challenges in managing the costs associated with eDiscovery. This white paper provides a comprehensive look at the strategies firms can employ to handle these expenses effectively, from absorbing costs to turning them into profit centers. […]

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns

Alcoholism in Custody Cases: Strategies for Addressing Alcohol Misuse in Divorce and Related Concerns […]

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Civil Litigation Guide for Legal Professionals

Download this helpful guide from Trellis to learn how each of these 10 key topics underscore the importance of a robust legal system that upholds justice, protects rights, and promotes accountability in various aspects of our lives  […]

Who was granted the first U.S. patent under the Patent Act of 1790?

CORRECT! He received the first U.S. patent in 1790 for a process of making potash, a key ingredient in fertilizer, under the new Patent Act signed by George Washington.

WRONG! Known for inventing the cotton gin, but he received his patent later in 1794.

WRONG! Though heavily involved in the patent system as the Secretary of State, Jefferson himself did not hold any patents.

WRONG! Franklin was a famous inventor, but he deliberately never sought patents for his inventions, believing in the free sharing of knowledge.

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