Myers Bigel Offering August CLE Presentation
Posted Jul 13, 2010
On August 9, 2010, Myers Bigel will offer a CLE presentation on the topic of patentable subject matter in view of the decision in Bilski v. Kappos.
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MBSS Attorneys Analyze the Bilski v. Kappos Decision
Posted Jul 07, 2010
Myers Bigel is pleased to provide a newsletter by Erin Regel, Laura Kelley, and Ken Sibley, analyzing the recent Bilski v. Kappos decision.
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IP Links Newsletter Article by MBSS Attorney
Posted Jul 07, 2010
Myers Bigel attorney Rob Schwartzman's article "When Is Art Not Art" was published in the June 2010 IP Links newsletter.
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Myers Bigel Rescheduling CLE Presentation to July 12, 2010
Posted Jun 10, 2010
Myers Bigel has rescheduled the CLE presentation on the topic of why scientific disclosures may not bar patentability to Monday, July 12, 2010.
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Myers Bigel Offering June CLE Presentation
Posted May 13, 2010
On June 14, 2010, Myers Bigel will offer a CLE presentation on the topic of why scientific disclosures may not bar patentability.
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Myers Bigel Offering Class
Posted Apr 09, 2010
On May 10, 2010, Myers Bigel will offer a class on Information Disclosure Statement Practice Before the USPTO.
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Myers Bigel Ranked by Intellectual Property Today Magazine
Posted Mar 23, 2010
Myers Bigel was ranked 37th out of over 350 law firms nationwide by Intellectual Property Today magazine.
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Myers Bigel Offers Overview of Patent Reform Act of 2009
Posted Mar 23, 2010
Myers Bigel is pleased to provide its Overview of the Patent Reform Act of 2009, summarizing the proposed changes to the U.S. patent system.
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Message from NCBA IP Section Chair Robert N. Crouse
Posted Mar 23, 2010
Bob Crouse, Chair of the IP Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, encourages everyone to attend the CLE program of the IP Section's annual meeting on April 9, 2010.
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Kirsten S. Carlos and Joyce Paoli Appointed RTPA Committee Chairs
Posted Mar 18, 2010
Myers Bigel congratulates Kirsten C. Carlos and Joyce Paoli on their appointments as Committee Chairs for the Research Triangle Paralegal Association (RTPA).
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Myers Bigel Participating in 2010 IP Institute for Paralegals
Posted Mar 3, 2010
Myers Bigel is proud to announce its participation in the 2010 IP Institute for Paralegals on April 22, 2010.
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Myers Bigel Recognized for Patent Quality
Posted Feb 10, 2010
Myers Bigel has once again received national recognition for patent quality.
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Myers Bigel Offering Class
Posted Feb 10, 2010
On March 8, 2010, Myers Bigel will offer a class on due diligence, IP evaluation, and practice development.
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2009 Patent Law Year in Review
Posted Feb 04, 2010
Myers Bigel has released its Patent Law Year in Review for 2009.
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Legal Elite 2010
Posted Feb 01, 2010
David Beatty, Jim Cannon, Bob Glatz, Julie Richardson, and Mike Sajovec have been named to the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina magazine.
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Myers Bigel Attorneys Included in Best Lawyers 2010
Posted Feb 01, 2010
Mitch Bigel, Jim Cannon, Bob Glatz, and Ken Sibley will be included in the 2010 edition of The Best Lawyers in America
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630 Patents Obtained by Myers Bigel in 2009
Posted Feb 01, 2010
In 2009, Myers Bigel obtained 630 patents for its clients, a number exceeding that of any other North Carolina-based law firm.
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New Shareholder - Laura M. Kelley
Posted Feb 01, 2010
Laura M. Kelley has become a Myers Bigel shareholder.
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New Shareholder - Rohan G. Saba
Posted Feb 01, 2010
Rohan G. Saba has become a Myers Bigel shareholder.
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New Associates - Vernon H. Guthrie, Erin Regel, and Adam Rucker
Posted Feb 01, 2010
Vernon H. Guthrie, Erin Regel, and Adam Rucker have joined Myers Bigel as new associates.
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Phyllis Hines Appointed NC Bar Association Paralegal Division Chair
Posted Sep 29, 2009
Phyllis Hines has been appointed Chair of the NC Bar Association Paralegal Division Chair for 2009.
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Myers Bigel Summer 2009 Newsletter
Posted Aug 04, 2009
The Myers Bigel Summer 2009 Newsletter is now available for download.
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Patent Appeal Board Reverses Rejection in In Re Xu
Posted Jun 12, 2009
The BPAI in In re Xu reverses the rejection of an application for a prostrate cancer screening method.
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MBSS Attorney Appointed NC BAR-IP Section Chair
Posted Jun 12, 2009
Attorney Robert N. Crouse has been appointed the North Carolina Bar Association's Intellectual Property Section Chair for 2009-2010.
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MBSS Attorneys Lecture on Patent Term Adjustment
Posted Apr 23, 2009
Mary L. Miller and Robert A. Schwartzman presented a CLE lecture on patent term adjustment at the IP Institute for Paralegals.
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MBSS Attorneys Analyze the Tafas v. Doll Decision
Posted Mar 30, 2009
Alice Bonnen and Ken Sibley have prepared a short analysis of the Tafas v. Doll Federal Circuit decision.
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MBSS Staff Member Candi Riggs Teaches Course at Meredith College
Posted Mar 20, 2009
Candi L. Riggs, NCCP, is currently teaching a short course on Intellectual Property at Meredith College.
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MBSS Attorneys Author Article on Obviousness
Posted Feb 12, 2009
Ken Sibley and Sherry Murphy have authored an article titled "Avoiding the Obvious."
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2008 Patent Law Year in Review
Posted Jan 29, 2009
Myers Bigel has released its Patent Law Year in Review for 2008.
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Legal Elite 2009
Posted Jan 25, 2009
Randy Ayers, David Beatty, Jim Cannon, Julie Richardson, and Mike Sajovec have been named to the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina magazine.
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572 Patents Obtained by Myers Bigel in 2008
Posted Jan 25, 2009
In 2008, Myers Bigel obtained 572 patents for its clients, a number far exceeding any other North Carolina-based law firm.
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MBSS Attorney Authors Paper on Implications of BPAI's Miyazaki Opinion
Posted Jan 25, 2009
Rob Schwartzman has authored a paper discussing the implications of the BPAI's Miyazaki opinion.
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MBSS Attorneys Contribute Chapters for the AUTM TTM Manual
Posted Jan 25, 2009
Four Myers Bigel attorneys contributed their expertise to AUTM's Technology Transfer Practice Manual.
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Myers Bigel Attorneys Included in Best Lawyers 2009
Posted Nov 05, 2008
Mitch Bigel, Jim Cannon, Bob Glatz, and Ken Sibley will be included in the 2009 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
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Myers Bigel Named One of Triangle's Top Law Firms
Posted Nov 05, 2008
Myers Bigel was listed as one of the Triangle's Top Law Firms by Triangle Business Leader magazine.
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New Associate - Stephen J. Petroski
Posted Nov 05, 2008
Stephen J. Petroski has joined Myers Bigel as a new associate.
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North Carolina Super Lawyers 2008
Posted Aug 19, 2008
David Beatty, Mitch Bigel, Jim Cannon, Mike Sajovec, and Ken Sibley were rated as North Carolina Super Lawyers in August 2008.
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Staff News
Posted Aug 19, 2008
The latest news and updates on the members of the MBSS staff.
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Myers Bigel Unveils Revamped Website
Posted Jun 13, 2008
Myers Bigel has completely revamped and updated its website.
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Presentation on Patent Reform Bill of 2007
Posted May 2, 2008
Rohan G. Saba of Myers Bigel gave a presentation on the Patent Reform Act of 2007 at the CPTCLA Spring Meeting on May 2, 2008.
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Myers Bigel Named One of Top Patent Firms
Posted Mar 1, 2008
Myers Bigel was ranked 39th nationally by Intellectual Property Today in March 2008.
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2007 Patent Law Year in Review
Posted Feb 1, 2008
Myers Bigel has released its Patent Law Year in Review for 2007.
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Legal Elite 2008
Posted Jan 1, 2008
Randy Ayers, David Beatty, Jim Cannon, Bob Glatz, Julie Richardson, and Mike Sajovec have been named to the "Legal Elite" by Business North Carolina magazine.
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503 Patents
Posted Jan 1, 2008
In 2007, Myers Bigel obtained 503 patents for its clients, a number far exceeding any other North Carolina-based law firm.
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New Shareholder - David C. Hall
Posted Jan 1, 2008
David C. Hall has become a Myers Bigel shareholder.
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Jim Myers Retires
Posted Dec 31, 2007
Jim Myers has retired from the practice of law, effective December 31, 2007.
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New Attorneys
Posted Nov 24, 2007
Myers Bigel is pleased to announce that Sherry L. Murphy and Robert A. Schwartzman have recently joined the firm.
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New Shareholder - Shawna C. Lemon, Ph.D.
Posted Jan 1, 2007
Shawna C. Lemon, Ph.D. has become a shareholder in our firm.
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Patent Quality Rankings
Posted Mar 1, 2005
Myers Bigel's Electrical, Chemical, and Medical practices were each ranked in the Top Ten nationally by Patent Ratings, LLC in 2005.
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