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Library Newsletter
A new edition of the library newsletter, Bit & Bytes, is now available. This edition features news about the latest library databases and services, and an article by Prof. Mark Weiner on the history of English case law reporters...

Legal Bits & Bytes 3
Here is yet another installment of Legal Bits & Bytes. At the outset, I apologize for the backdrop. It was an experiment--one that I will likely not duplicate. Also, I've now got a cold, right on the...

Patently-O Bits and Bytes No. 25Patent Law Blog (Patently-O)
Japanese Patents: Fordham?s new IPLJ blog wrestles with my question: ?Why are relatively few non-Japanese applications filed in Japan?? [IPLJ][Patently-O] On the Radio: Legal Talk Network on Patent Troll Tracker: Ray Niro and I were guests on the internet radio show lawyer-to-lawyer...

Patently-O Bits and Bytes No. 8Patent Law Blog (Patently-O)
Upcoming Events: Web Seminar on the implications of Nuijten and Comiskey on Business Method Patenting on Feb 14, 2008 hosted by the World Research Group (WRG) [Link] Patently-O readers receive a 20% discount with code NGD759...

Bytes and Bytes and Bytes
According to a recent survey published by IDC, 161 exabytes or 161 billion gigabytes of digital content were generated last year. Approximately one quarter of this is original content and much of itis beingproduced by individuals...

Patently-O Bits and Bytes No. 22Patent Law Blog (Patently-O)
Question on Patent Issuance: I know that I have read this before ? Is there a standard time that patents issue?  E.g., is it proper to file a patent infringement case at 12:01 am on the day that the patent is scheduled to issue? What if the PTO?s website is delayed in its update? What about filing at 12:00:01 am? Ward v...