Category Archives: People

In Memoriam: Howard W. Bremer

Posted on October 17, 2013 by Warren Woessner

Howard W. Bremer passed away on Friday, ending a long career at the Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation, where he served as Patent Counsel for 28 years, and continued with emeritus status thereafter. He also was one of the founders of … Continue reading →

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USPTO Director Kappos Resigns

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Warren Woessner

USPTO Director David Kappos has announced that he will leave the Office early next year, perhaps by the end of January. He became the Director in 2009, leaving his position as essentially Head Patent Counsel at IBM. He brought much-needed … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam – Passing of Eugenia “Genie” Hansen

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Warren Woessner

It is with sadness that I note that Genie Hansen died suddenly at her home on Monday. She had been at Richard, Medlock and Andrews and Sidley and Austin and started Hemingway & Hansen in 2005 in Dallas. She had … Continue reading →

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Therasense In Action – Warren Woessner To Speak At AIPLA

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Warren Woessner

On Saturday, October 27th, I will one of the speakers in the Closing Plenary Session of the Annual AIPLA Meeting in Washington, DC. Since I was assigned to do part of the “Ethics” track, I will be speaking on post-Therasense … Continue reading →