Recent insights
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 1.1: A blueprint for compliance and assurance
Apr 20 2018
In February 2014 the U.S. National Institute of Standards in Technology (‘NIST’) published the first NIST Cybersecurity Framework, responding to an Executive Order on improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity issued by President Obama.
Kean DeCarlo: Supreme Court to Examine 35 U.S.C. § 271(f) Issues
Apr 19 2018
The Court will consider whether the text of 35 U.S.C. § 271(f) imposes liability on those supplying from the United States components of a patented invention “in such a manner as to actively induce the combination of such components outside of the United States in a manner that would infringe the patent if such combination occurred within the United States,” and whether that liability also relates to the issuance of full compensatory damages where such infringement is found.
Womble Bond Dickinson’s Russell Timm to Take Part in Obviousness-Type Double Patenting Webcast
Apr 19 2018
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Russell Timm, Ph.D. will be a presenter in a live webcast on “Recent Developments in Double Patenting: ODP Challenges and Considerations.” The two-hour event takes place May 2.
Carri Bennet in New York Times: FCC Supply Chain Proposal Would Create Hardships for Rural Telecom Companies
Apr 19 2018
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Carri Bennet spoke to the New York Times about a draft FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that could have a detrimental impact on rural broadband carriers and their customers.
Womble Bond Dickinson to launch transatlantic intellectual property videos to celebrate World IP Day
Apr 19 2018
To celebrate World IP Day on 26 April 2018, Womble Bond Dickinson’s IP, Technology and Data Team will be launching a series of 'transatlantic top tip' videos.
Jamie Dean Addresses Website Accessibility Issues at ACC Compliance & Ethics Meeting
Apr 18 2018
Womble Bond Dickinson attorney Jamie Dean addressed more than 130 in-house counsel at the April monthly meeting of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s Compliance & Ethics Network.
