MVS Attorneys to attend AUTM Annual Meeting MVS Intellectual Property Attorneys, Patricia A. Sweeney, Heidi S. Nebel, Jill N. Link, Pharm.D., and Jonathan L. Kennedy, are attending the AUTM Annual 2019 Meeting beginning February 10, 2019 in Austin, Texas. The AUTM Annual meeting is the largest gathering of technology transfer professionals from around the world. Leaders in the technology transfer industry gather […] Continue Reading →
Jill N. Link, Pharm.D., named Chair of the LES Iowa Chapter Jill N. Link, Pharm.D., Intellectual Property Attorney and Member of McKee, Voorhees & Sease, has been named Chair of the Licensing Executives Society Iowa Chapter as of January, 2019. Jill has been an integral part of the Chapter since it’s inception, beginning her role on the Leadership Board as Communications Chair in 2017, Chair Elect […] Continue Reading →
Jill N. Link, Attorney Spotlight Get to Know Your IP Team! 1. How do you feel IP has changed in the chemical patent area since starting out as an IP attorney? Chemical patent law has not changed as significantly as other areas (i.e. biotechnology, diagnostics and software). In my 10+ years of practice the greatest change has been the implementation […] Continue Reading →
Jonathan L. Kennedy Joins Membership at McKee, Voorhees & Sease PLC Effective January 1, 2019, Intellectual Property Attorney, Jonathan L. Kennedy will become an official Member of McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC (MVS). Jonathan began his career at MVS in September of 2012. His practice has spanned intellectual property law, including, with transactional and litigation work in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Since then, Jonathan has […] Continue Reading →
2018 Technology Transfer Recognition Week This week we’re celebrating Technology Transfer Recognition week. December 12th is especially important, as it marks AUTM (Association of Technology Managers) Technology Transfer Professionals Day. This date is the anniversary of the Bayh-Dole Act (1980) which dramatically expanded the profession and promoted the process by which basic research is transferred to companies for development and […] Continue Reading →
Jill Link, Pharm.D. to Attend ASTA Seed Expo Jill Link, Pharm.D., is attending the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) Seed Expo in Chicago this week (December 3-6, 2018). As America’s largest seed industry conference, the Seed Expo will feature presentations and discussion opportunities regarding the leading seed industry issues and topics. Contact Jill to learn more about the conference and takeaways that may […] Continue Reading →
MVS Attorneys to Present at 2018 eCommerce and Intellectual Property Law Seminar Intellectual Property Attorneys, Sarah M. Dickhut and Brandon W. Clark are presenting at the 2018 eCommerce and Intellectual Property Law Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on November 30th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The seminar is available in-person at the ISBA Building (625 E. Court Ave.) or a live webinar. Either in-person or online, […] Continue Reading →
Bergman Academy Mock Trial Team Advances to State Tournament On Wednesday the Bergman Mock Trial Team clinched a berth at the Iowa Middle School Mock Trial state tournament. Mock Trial began at Bergman Academy in the 2017-18 school year.The team, comprised of students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade, practice three mornings a week and each weekend.Students were presented with a challenging legal problem, […] Continue Reading →
Cassie Edgar to Present for Greater DSM Partnership Cassie J. Edgar, Chair of the Regulatory Law Practice Group, is presenting on November 28th from 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. and will review key intellectual property tips small businesses need to know as their businesses continue to grow. Cassie has decades of intellectual property experience and has worked both as in-house counsel and as an […] Continue Reading →
Christine Lebron-Dykeman to Speak at Small Business Summit MVS Intellectual Property Attorney and Member, Christine Lebron-Dykeman, will be presenting on brand protection and infringement prevention at the Greater Des Moines Partnership Small Business Success Summit on Friday, November 9th. The Summit takes place at the FFA Enrichment Center at DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa. Attendees will have access to valuable information regarding timely topics that […] Continue Reading →