In recent years, software-centric patents have been increasingly at risk for receiving rejections from the US Patent Office under 35 U.S.C. § 101. These rejections, based primarily on the Supreme Court’s decision in Alice Corporation Pty. Ltd. V. CLS Bank…
Myers Bigel is pleased to announce Dennis J. Williamson has joined the firm’s award-winning legal team. Williamson joined Myers Bigel from Moore & Van Allen, where he covered a wide variety of intellectual property matters including patent prosecution, licensing, and…
Here at Myers Bigel, we value the diverse backgrounds of the members of our talented legal team and celebrate their accomplishments. We are pleased to announce that not only is attorney David Beatty an experienced member of our Mechanical practice…
Myers Bigel is pleased to announce that five members of its talented legal team have been recognized by the 25th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Randy Ayers, David Beatty, Jim Cannon, Julie Richardson, and Grant Scott are the…
Myers Bigel is pleased to offer the following CLE presentation at its offices on September 10, 2018, beginning at 12:30 PM. The presentation is titled “Trademark Practice Tips and Traps” and will be presented by Laura Kelley. An application for CLE credit…
On June 19, 2018 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued U.S. Patent No. 10,000,000 symbolizing the breath and strength of American invention and showing that patents are still an important tool in protecting innovation. Patent No. 10,000,000 for…
Myers Bigel has added Lesley Pasman, Ph.D. to its talented legal team as a technical specialist. The addition of Dr. Pasman is the latest in a long line of professionals at Myers Bigel with strong scientific and technology backgrounds to…
New Patent Agent Boasts Strong, Diverse Scientific Background in Organic and Medicinal Chemistry Myers Bigel has strengthened its talented Chem Bio legal team with the addition of patent agent Heike Radeke, Ph.D. Dr. Radeke boasts a strong diverse scientific background…
Myers Bigel, the largest independent patent law firm in the Carolinas, is celebrating the impressive career of co-founder Mitch Bigel as the respected legal professional prepares to leave active practice at the end of 2017. During his tenure, the firm…
Myers Bigel will be presenting “Keys to Building and Protecting Your Brand” at the North Carolina State Bar in Raleigh November 15. This is a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course hosted by the firm through the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC).…