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The Impact of Revenue from a Collaboration Agreement on the 271(e)(1) Defense in Patent Infringement Cases

Brandon M. Schwartz June 22, 2023

The Hatch-Waxman Act, established in 1984, provided a significant reform to the regulatory framework surrounding pharmaceutical patents in the United States. A key element of this reform was the introduction of the ‘safe harbor’ provision, known formally as 35 U.S.C. § 271(e)(1). This provision shields certain activities related to the development and submission of information to the U.S. Food and

Defending Against Federal Criminal Charges in Richmond, VA

Cody Villalon June 21, 2023

Being charged with a crime can happen at any time in any state. In fact, millions of people every year commit the lowest level of crimes known as violations, most commonly in the form of vehicle traffic penalties. Technically, violations are crimes by category, the same as the next more serious level, misdemeanors. However, in both cases, the penalties are

E2 Investor Visas: Key Features, Requirements & Eligibility

Tina Ghomashchian June 20, 2023

An E-2 Visa allows citizens of certain countries to work for a U.S. company where they or others from the same country have made a significant economic impact.

IP Border Crossing Guards

Z. Peter Sawicki and James L. Young June 16, 2023

There has been a lot of news lately about governments and individuals stealing intellectual property (IP) from U.S. companies and taking that IP outside the U.S. In those news reports, very little is usually said about the law and why such activities are illegal. The United States government has numerous laws and regulations governing the export of sensitive information, including

How To Get An H1B Visa

Tina Ghomashchian June 14, 2023

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa allowing U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the U.S. for a specific time period.

Do You Have to Pay Your Lawyer If You Fire Him?

Evan A. Breaux June 8, 2023

When it comes to legal matters, it’s crucial to have reliable legal representation. However, there may be situations when you find yourself dissatisfied with your lawyer’s services and contemplate firing them. In such cases, questions regarding payment obligations often arise. Do you still have to pay your lawyer if you decide to terminate their services? This article will delve into

E1 Visa for Treaty Trader

Tina Ghomashchian June 7, 2023

With an E-1 Treaty Trader visa, non-U.S. nationals can enter the United States. However, they must be an owner or qualifying employee of an eligible non-U.S. business coming here to conduct substantial international trade.

EB2 or EB3 (Green Card by Employer with PERM)

Tina Ghomashchian May 31, 2023

Unfortunately, obtaining a green card through employment is often a lengthy and arduous process.

Amgen Supreme Court decision: Citing to The Telegraph and Light Bulb Patent Battles

Brandon M. Schwartz May 31, 2023

On May 18, 2023, the United States Supreme Court decided Amgen Inc et al.. Sanofi et al., a case on patents covering antibodies engineered by scientists that help reduce levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. While the technology at issue was new, the Court relied on its precedent dating back nearly 170 years ago to unanimously hold that the Amgen’s patents

Understanding the Difference between Probation and Parole in Illinois

Marc D. Wolfe May 26, 2023

One part of criminal law that many people misunderstand is the difference between probation and parole. Because the terms are similar, they are often confused with one another, but these are two very different things. Here is a closer look at the difference between probation and parole. What Is Parole? Parole is an option for many guilty parties after serving