Monthly Archives: November 2012

Now this might explain Director Kappos’ comments at CAP . . .

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Sean O'Connor

In my last post I speculated idly that perhaps the re-election of President Obama was what emboldened Director Kappos to present a surprisingly pointed and strong defense of software patents at the Center for American Progress. But in a further … Continue reading →

Categories: Intellectual Property, Law, Uncategorized

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USPTO Director Kappos comes out swinging in defense of software patents

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Sean O'Connor

Perhaps emboldened by the re-election of President Obama, USPTO Director David Kappos gave a remarkable speech yesterday at the Center for American Progress defending software patents–and the patent system generally. Not mincing words he criticized those who lament that the … Continue reading →

Categories: Commerce, Commercialization, Creativity, Electrical & Digital Arts, Entrepreneurship, Intellectual Property, Law, Methods, Uncategorized

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Does Law School Really Need to Take Three Years?

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Sean O'Connor

NYU Law is the latest school to revamp its 3L curriculum to address the clear problems with traditional legal education: http://www.law.nyu.edu/news/NYU_LAW_ANNOUNCES_STUDY-ABROAD_PROGRAM_CURRICULAR_ENHANCEMENTS_THIRD_YEAR While this is generally good news, the New York Times coverage of the announcement noted that a key premise … Continue reading →

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