Crux of the Matter Blog

Developing a New Product? Don’t Skip the Patent Clearance Search

There’s nothing worse than spending a great deal of time and money to develop a new product only to have…

4 years ago

Paycheck Protection Program Guidance for Small Business: Third Update

by G. Wythe Michael In response to criticisms of the original Paycheck Protection Program and interpretations of the program released…

4 years ago

Interviews with Patent Examiners

Oral communication is often more effective than written communication. What is an Interview with a Patent Examiner? A patent examiner…

4 years ago

A Day for Celebrating Military Spouses

by Thea Pitzen Military Spouse Appreciation Day. Many here in Virginia likely have some familiarity with this day (or have…

4 years ago

VA Governor Clarifies Liability Limits for Providers During COVID-19

Last week, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed Executive Order 60, which clarifies that certain provisions in the Virginia Code apply…

4 years ago

Prior Art Search: Is it Necessary Before Filing a Patent Application?

  A question that is often asked by new inventors is: should I do a prior art search before filing…

4 years ago

Defense Costs May Erode Insurance Policy Limits

by C. Thea Pitzen Careful review of policies and reservations of rights letters is critical A federal appellate court decision…

4 years ago

Second Update: Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Guidance

by G. Wythe Michael The US Small Business Administration Treasury Department released an “Interim Final Rule” on Thursday April 2,…

4 years ago

Updated Paycheck Protection Program Guidance for Small Businesses

by G. Wythe Michael The US Treasury Department has released additional guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program along with the…

4 years ago

Special Loan Programs for Small Businesses Under the CARES Act

by G. Wythe Michael The CARES Act (the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act”) has now passed both houses…

4 years ago