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Ryan C. Smith is a member of the Intellectual Property practice group at Larkin Hoffman Daly and Lindgren Ltd. Ryan focuses his practice on patent and technology issues for clients in the biomedical, chemical, pharmaceutical and medical device industries. Ryan’s background in pharmacology provides him with an in-depth understanding of drug, bio-affecting and body treating processes. He previously worked for the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a patent examiner, evaluating patent applications relating to drug delivery devices and pharmacology, as well as providing information regarding U.S. Patent Office policies to inventors. Bar Admissions Minnesota U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Professional Associations & Memberships American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) Minnesota Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) New York Academy of Sciences American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Normandale Community College Foundation, Board Member Education William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, MN, J.D. Cyabris, An Intellectual Property Law Review, Editor-in-Chief Giles Sutherland Rich Moot Court, best brief, Chicago Region Creighton University, Omaha, NE, Ph.D. Doctorate: Pharmacology Creighton University, Omaha, NE, B.S. Major: Biology Speaking Engagements
Ryan C. Smith, Update on the America Invents Act: Virtual Marking, discussion on recent changes in the law. Posted on http://itunes.apple.com/us/itunes-u/update-on-america-invents/ and http://legaltalknetwork.com/podcasts/suffolk-law/. December 15, 2011 American Intellectual Property Law Association New Lawyers Committee, CLE, “Examiner Interviews 101” - Strategies on How to Make the Most of Your USPTO Interview and Get Your Patent Issued. Dickstein Shapiro LLP, May, 30, 2012, Washington, DC with remote sites in Chicago, New York, and Boston. Publications Ryan C. Smith, A Summary of Recent Changes under the America Invents Act, October 2012, Larkin Hoffman e-newsletter, cited on AIPLA Lexology. Ryan C. Smith, Update on the American Invents Act: Cost Considerations Associated with Post-Grant Review, April 2012, Larkin Hoffman e-newsletter, cited on AIPLA Lexology. Ryan C. Smith, Update on the American Invents Act: Post-Grant Review, January 2012, Larkin Hoffman e-newsletter, cited on AIPLA Lexology. Ryan C. Smith and John A. Kvinge, Update on the American Invents Act: Virtual Marking, November 2011, Larkin Hoffman e-newsletter, cited on AIPLA Lexology.
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Update on the America Invents Act: Pre-Issuance Third-party Submissions
On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (“the Act”) into law. The Act added a provision that allows for third-party pre-issuance submissions in patent cases. This article includes the information that should be considered before implementing a third-party submission strategy within your organization.
A Summary of Recent Changes under the America Invents Act
A large number of provisions of the America Invents Act took effect on Sunday, September 16, 2012. This article summarizes the main changes to patent prosecution resulting from those provisions.
Update on the America Invents Act: Cost Considerations Associated with Post-Grant Review
The new Post-Grant Review (PGR) and Inter Partes Review (IPR) proceedings will broaden a third party’s ability to challenge patent validity. There seems to be a prevailing assumption that both proceedings will be significantly cheaper than bringing an action in district court. This assumption may not be true, however, given the fees associated with initiating a PGR or IPR proceeding.
Update on the America Invents Act: Virtual Marking
On September 16, 2011, President Obama signed the America Invents Act (“the Act”) into law. Included in the overhaul of Title 35 are significant changes to patent marking.
Update on the America Invents Act: Post-Grant Review
Ryan Smith discusses the latest developments in the America Invents Act (“AIA” or “the Act”). The Act is the largest overhaul of the United States patent system since 1952. Included in the overhaul are significant changes to the process for reviewing patents after issuance. The Act introduces two new proceedings for reviewing a granted patent – post-grant review and inter partes review
Smith Presents CLE in Washington, D.C.
Ryan Smith presented and fielded questions for a CLE on “Examiner Interview Strategies and Discussions” hosted by the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) New Lawyers Committee meeting on April 19, 2012 in Washington, DC.
