PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 21, 2024 Ward Law Office Announces Amy E. Rinaldo as New Member of the Firm SOUTHFIELD, MI and TIFFIN, OH – Ward Law Office LLC, a distinguished intellectual property law firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Amy E. Rinaldo as a Member of the firm, effective August 1, 2024. This appointment recognizes her significant contributions and leadership as Managing Attorney at the firm since May 1, 2021. Amy E. Rinaldo, a respected Registered Patent Attorney, has been instrumental in enhancing the firm’s intellectual property s ..read more

PATENTLY GOOD IDEAS: IP BASICS FOR BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURS Presented by: Braintree Business Development Center Every business has intellectual property (IP), in one form or another. Protecting IP is important, but it can also be expensive. With startups especially, every dollar matters. Therefore, deciding whether and how to spend funds on IP protection is a key question that should be answered in the early stages of every new business. This session will cover intellectual property protection including patents, trademarks, and copyrights. Our presenter is Jake Ward of Ward Law Office | Reg ..read more

Happy Fourth of July from Ward Law Office! Our offices are closed today, July 4, 2024 in observance of Independence Day in the United States. “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” www.wardpatent.com #fourthofjuly #independenceday #wardlawoffice #innovation #inventions #patents #trademarks ..read more

patents #trademarks #inventions #wardlawoffice WARD LAW OFFICE | REGISTERED PATENT ATTORNEYS WWW.WARDPATENT.COM ..read more

Protect Your Idea: Navigating the Patent Process FRI, 21 JUN 2024 00:00:00 -0400 ◦ 20 MINUTES About the Guest: Jake Ward is a patent attorney with extensive experience in intellectual property law. He is a partner at Ward Law Office, a boutique firm that offers legal solutions for inventors and businesses. Jake also teaches patent law and practice at the University of Toledo College of Law. Episode Summary: In this episode of Chamber Amplified from the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Doug Jenkins talks with patent attorney Jake Ward about the intricacies of ..read more

Ward Law Office LLC (WLO) is a virtual “IP boutique” law firm with attorneys and staff located in a dozen states, and with physical offices in Ohio and Michigan. WLO has an immediate opening for an Executive Assistant with 2+ years’ experience in IP email management. This position will report to the Business Manager and will assist the docketing department with all inbound and outbound communication of the law firm. The ideal candidate has experience in Microsoft Office Suite, efficiently managing a high volume of emails, and excellent communication and organizational skills. Familiarity with ..read more

Recently, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has been sending out notices about a data breach that occurred over two months, affecting unpublished patent applications. This appears to be happening largely “under the radar” at the moment, and many practitioners are awaiting some official announcement from the USPTO. In the meantime, here’s a simplified breakdown of what appears to have happened and what it means for patent applicants. What Happened? From February 5 to March 29, 2024, there was a data breach at the USPTO where certain details of unpublished patent application ..read more

In a transformative decision, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a final rule banning noncompete agreements nationwide, aiming to boost market competition and innovation. This rule is set to free thousands of workers from restrictive agreements, enhancing their ability to innovate and pursue better job opportunities. FTC Chair Lina M. Khan emphasized the negative impact of noncompetes on wages, innovation, and economic dynamism. The abolition of these agreements is expected to result in the creation of over 8,500 new businesses annually and a significant increase in patent filings ..read more

Ward Law Office LLC (WLO) is a virtual “IP boutique” law firm with attorneys and staff located primarily in Ohio and Michigan. WLO has an immediate opening for an IP Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a patent and/or trademark prosecution law firm. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and will be familiar with legal forms and procedures for filing patent and trademark documents at the USPTO. Experience with docketing practices including the AppColl intellectual property management software is preferred, but is not required. This is a full-time remote po ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving from Ward Law Office | Registered Patent Attorneys! We are grateful for our amazing clients, and for our awesome colleagues who help us support the inventing community every day! #Thanksgiving #Patents #Trademarks #Inventions ..read more