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Kelley, Drye & Warren, LLP

Kelley Drye Represents Independent Inventor in Lawsuit Against USPTO Over the New Continuation Rules
Within a day of the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") publishing its final rule changes in respect to continuation practices, the USPTO and its Director, Jon Dudas, have been sued in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia by Tafas, an independent inventor. Tafas, represented by the law firm of Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, is seeking a declaratory judgment that the new continuation rules are null and void, and is seeking a preliminary and permanent injunction prohibiting the USPTO from putting the new rules changes into effect.

The complaint, and memorandum of law in support for the motion for preliminary injunction assert that the USPTO exceeded its Congressionally-delegated rulemaking authority and that the new rule changes specifically violate Section 120, 132, and 365 of the Patent Act. It is further asserted that USPTO failed to comply with the Administrative Procedure Act in promulgating the new rule changes. The suit also alleges that the USPTO has engaged in retroactive rulemaking and has failed to consider USPTO-induced reasons for multiple continuation filings.

Furthermore, Constitutional impediments to the new rule changes are raised. It is asserted that the USPTO did not comply with Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution by failing to adequately determine the effect of its rulemaking on the promotion of the "progress of science and the useful arts." It is also asserted that the USPTO's rule changes violate the taking clause of the Fifth Amendment.

08-23-2007

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Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

Grant Killoran Appointed Co-Chair of ABA Health Law Litigation Committee
The law firm of Michael Best & Friedrich LLP is pleased to announce that
Grant C. Killoran has been appointed by the American Bar Association Section of Litigation to serve as the Co-Chair of its Health Law Litigation Committee. The Health Law Litigation Committee focuses on litigation impacting the health care industry, including competition, professional negligence and discipline, medical staff matters, privacy, credentialing, and managed care, as well as fraud and abuse.

Grant Killoran is a partner in Michael Best's Litigation and Health Care Practice Groups, is the immediate past Chair of its Health Care Practice Group, and is the Co-Chair of its Pro Bono Committee.

Mr. Killoran has significant and diverse trial experience in the Wisconsin State and Federal Courts and courts around the country, focusing on complex health care and business disputes. Mr. Killoran also serves as one of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s five Delegates to the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates and is the immediate past Editor of the American Bar Association's Health Law Litigation Newsletter. Mr. Killoran has been named one of Wisconsin’s “Super Lawyers” by Law & Politics Magazine and also has been named an “Outstanding Health Care Litigator” by Nightingale’s Health Care News, a national health law publication. Mr. Killoran received a J.D., cum laude, from the University of Minnesota School of Law.

08-23-2007

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Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP

Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Karin R. Zeigler
Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP is pleased to welcome Karin R. Zeigler as an Associate in the firm's West Des Moines office.

08-23-2007

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Gide, Loyrette & Nouel, PC

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises Air Liquide on its first acquisition in homecare in China:
Gide Loyrette Nouel recently advised Air Liquide, a world leader in industrial and medical gases and related services, on its acquisition of Celki International, a company established in Hong Kong and in the south of China.

With 130 employees, Celki supplies respiratory products and services to the Chinese market. The acquisition will serve as a base for expansion for Air Liquide which plans to identify and seize opportunities in the new homecare market in China.

Lead lawyer Fabrice Turries was assisted by Elsie Tam and Renaud Rossa on the deal.

08-23-2007

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Cooper Levenson Attorney At Law

Lloyd D. Levenson gives back to the community as Boys & Girls Club Gala Steering Committee Chairman
Lloyd D. Levenson, CEO of Cooper Levenson, an Atlantic City-based law firm known for community service throughout its 50-year history, will serve as Steering Committee Chairman of an inaugural gala to benefit the Boys & Girls Club.

Celebration of Champions is scheduled for September 8, 2007 at the Trump Taj Mahal. This black tie event will honor people who embody the core values adopted by the Boys & Girls Clubs. Scheduled to appear as champions, among others, are: New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine; Motown music legend Smokey Robinson; music producer Rodney Jerkins; Olympic medalist and author, Jackie Joyner-Kersee; boxer, attorney and children’s advocate, Jacquelyn Frazier Lyde; and Mario Lopez, television star.

“Without the Boys & Girls Clubs, many children would be without an encouraging, supportive, and safe environment to learn, play, grow, and realize their full potential,” said Lloyd D. Levenson, Esq. “I am proud to serve this wonderful organization that has been committed for so many years to each child it serves – and to all of us in the community as a whole.”

Founded in 1970 in an old warehouse donated by the Press of Atlantic City, the Boys & Girls Club reports a 1,000 percent growth over the last five years. More than 600 children attend one of eight Boys & Girls Club facilities in Atlantic County each day, and many more children remain on a waiting list. The proceeds from this event are slated to increase the number of children served and to enhance program offerings.

08-23-2007

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Cooper Levenson Attorney At Law

Cooper Levenson's William Donio is named to New Jersey Law Journal's 40 Under Forty list
Cooper Levenson is pleased to announce that William S. Donio has been named to the 2007 New Jersey Law Journal’s 40 Under Forty list.

This is the second time that Mr. Donio has been included on a 40 Under Forty list; Atlantic City Weekly Magazine similarly honored him in February 2007. “As the New Jersey Law Journal has written: ‘...the 40 lawyers in this book are well qualified to carry the distinction of being high achievers, future leaders and well worth keeping an eye on,’” said Lloyd D. Levenson, Chief Executive Officer. “We are most proud of Will’s achievements and very glad that he is part of the Cooper Levenson team.”

Mr. Donio concentrates his practice on education law and litigation, governmental services, commercial litigation, real estate and land use. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Donio serves as an adjunct faculty member at Rutgers School of Law-Camden.

Mr. Donio’s community service work includes serving as a coach for the Hammonton High School Mock Trial Team, assisting with the organization and incorporation of the Hammonton Education Foundation, the Community Partnership for Egg Harbor Township Schools, Inc. and the Galloway Community Charter School Foundation for Education. Will has volunteered and provided pro bono work for the South Jersey Aids Alliance, at area schools and at various education professional associations.

A graduate of Rutgers College and Columbia University School of Law, Mr. Donio was admitted to the U.S. District Courts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania in 1995, and to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in 1996. A former member of the District I Ethics Committee, he belongs to the Bar Associations in Atlantic and Camden Counties.

Cooper Levenson is a full service law firm celebrating its 50th year, with nearly 70 attorneys and New Jersey offices in Atlantic City, Cherry Hill, Newark, Princeton, and Sea Isle City. The firm has regional offices in Bear, Del., Harrisburg, Pa., and Las Vegas, Nev

08-23-2007

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Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association

Experienced Litigator and Trial Lawyer Joins Briggs and Morgan
Briggs and Morgan, Professional Association, welcomes David A. Schooler as a shareholder in the labor and employment law section.

Schooler practices in the areas of employment, business, products liability and insurance litigation, and class action defense, representing clients in a variety of industries including insurance, transportation, manufacturing, information technology, grocery, software, commercial construction, mortgage banking, financial services, medical and nursing home care. He has significant trial experience, including over 40 first chair jury verdicts in federal, state and administrative courts.

Schooler is admitted to practice in Minnesota state and federal courts, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. He is a member of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel (FDCC) and DRI, as well as the Hennepin County, Minnesota State and American bar associations. He is also a member of the Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association.

Schooler received his B.A. from St. Olaf College and his J.D. cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law.

08-23-2007

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