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Congratulations to Samsung Electronics who recently filed the 5 millionth published PCT! In her latest blog post, MVS Partner and Patent Attorney Jill N. Link explains the significance of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT), which allows the filing of a single international patent application in one language and permits the patent filer to obtain protection in 158 member countries. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g4XJG3tM

Happy Holidays from MVS! As we celebrate this special season—and our 100th year—we want to wish you and yours a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year!

MVS attorney Cassie J. Edgar breaks down the FDA's latest order resolving the Tirzepatide shortage and what it means for compounding pharmacies. Stay informed with this essential update! Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/gD966nqv

As you may have heard, the USPTO has announced 52 upcoming patent fee changes, effective January 19, 2025. In his latest Filewrapper, MVS attorney Andrew Morgan breaks down these changes, what they mean for you, and how to prepare. If you found Christine Lebron-Dykeman’s recent blog on copyright fee increases helpful, you won’t want to miss Andrew’s insights on navigating this important update to patent fees. Read Andrew’s full blog here: https://lnkd.in/gScY3WfF

Iowa Industry Leaders: Who to Know in Biotech 🧬 Meet Iowa's biotech leaders, the visionaries transforming how technology drives innovation in biotechnology and life sciences. These pioneers excel in leveraging advanced platforms and data analytics to optimize processes, enhance precision, and accelerate breakthroughs. These leaders are not just advancing biotechnology—they’re shaping a smarter, more sustainable future for Iowa and beyond. Steven Davis, CEO & Co-Founder, Bio::Neos, Inc. Nadilia Gomez, Digital and Precision Agriculture CTO, Iowa State University Ryan Huffman, Senior Digital Agronomy Research Manager, Digital Ag Innovation Lab Heidi Nebel, Chair Biotech/Chemical Practice Group, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC Rinkal Patel, Technical Director, Corteva Agriscience Check out these leaders and past "Who to Know" features: https://lnkd.in/gAzsjHvM #UniteIowaTech #Biotech

As we close out 2024, we reflect on a truly extraordinary milestone: MVS’s 100th anniversary! To mark this momentous year, our Managing Partner, Luke Mohrhauser, has penned a blog post sharing his thoughts, gratitude, and highlights from this centennial year.   From celebrating our legacy to embracing the future, Luke takes a moment to thank the incredible people who’ve made this journey possible: our dedicated team, loyal clients, and supportive community. Read Luke’s full blog post here: https://lnkd.in/d2kVBWDD   Join us in celebrating this milestone and all the people who make MVS what it is today. Here's to the next century of success and innovation! 🥂

MVS is proud to share that Juristat has released its 2024 rankings of the top patent firms at the USPTO by Technology Center, and we’ve achieved remarkable recognition in Technology Center 1600 (Biotechnology and Organic Chemistry)!   Our Rankings: 3rd in Allowance Rate 7th Overall among the largest firms in the nation   "We are incredibly proud of our ranking from Juristat. Our chemical and biotechnology group is one of the best in the country and we are excited to continue building on this momentum in 2024 and beyond,” said Heidi Sease Nebel, MVS Partner and Chemical and Biotechnology Practice Group Chair.   #JuristatRankings #PatentExcellence #MVS #InnovationMatters #BiotechPatents #OrganicChemistry

MVS partner Cassie J. Edgar was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in a December 2024 ceremony. After Chief Justice John Roberts accepted and granted the motion for admission, Cassie took the oath for admission in front of the nine U.S. Supreme Court Justices. In addition to the admission ceremony, she also attended a live oral argument before the U.S. Supreme Court on a trademark infringement case, Dewberry Group v. Dewberry Engineers. “It was an amazing experience to walk through this building so rich in legal history, sit in the courtroom before the justices, and become a member of the U.S. Supreme Court bar," said Cassie. "The SCOTUS courtroom environment itself is such an inspiration to continue the legacy of those who have been admitted before.” Congratulations to Cassie Edgar on this achievement!

Happy National Tech Transfer Professionals Day! Today, we celebrate the work of tech transfer professionals who drive innovation and collaboration between universities, research institutions, and industry. Their dedication helps turn groundbreaking research into real-world solutions, transforming ideas into impactful technologies. A special shoutout to AUTM (Association of University Technology Managers) for being the backbone of the tech transfer community. Through their work, AUTM empowers professionals with the tools, resources, and networks to advance technology commercialization and innovation worldwide. MVS has been a staunch supporter of AUTM for decades and serves as a recognized leader in the technology transfer sector, helping clients translate cutting-edge science into products and processes that can be protected and commercialized. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/g38a8xUj #TechTransfer #Innovation #AUTM #TechTransferDay #UniversityInnovation #NationalTechTransferDay #CelebrateInnovation

In her latest blog post, MVS attorney Christine Lebron-Dykeman covers the recent USPTO rule to increase certain trademark filing fees. Learn more about the changes and how they will affect the industry here: https://lnkd.in/ggYi8-ca