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Request for Amicus Briefs re SCOTUS Writ

If a Court openly ignores its own Rules, with no possibility of review by a higher authority, no reasonable[…]

Court Staff Deciding Cases Instead of Judges

What would happen if a non-judge court staffer decided cases while preventing the judges from even knowing that a[…]

Open Letter to Trump and the DOJ Re: Filed Supreme Court Writ

Dear President Trump and United States Attorneys Martin and Dhillon: I hope this message finds you well. I am[…]

Disturbing New Legal Precedent in EDTN Federal Court

“Ordered to” in a Court order issued by Judge McDonough now means optional “opportunity”

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What is a Provisional Patent Application?

Provisional patent applications allow the inventor to establish an early effective filing date by filing a simpler version of a non-provisional application for a patent.[…]

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Impact of New Patent Law “First to File”

Under pressure from lobbyists for Big Business and Pharmaceutical companies, Congress passed, and Obama signed, the America Invents Act (AIA) into law in September 2011.[…]

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Locating Your Business in East Tennessee?

Then you might want to check out the East Tennessee Economic Development Agency. The ETEDA is a regional marketing and business recruitment organization that provides[…]

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Knoxville Entrepreneur Center

Hey Knoxville area entrepreneurs! Did you know there was an active group of experienced people who are willing to help you with your business? Check out Knoxville[…]