Imperial Valley News Center
FTC Report Sheds New Light on How Patent Assertion Entities Operate; Recommends Patent Litigation Reforms
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Washington, DC - A new Federal Trade Commission report spotlights the business practices of patent assertion entities (PAEs), firms that acquire patents from third parties and then try to make money by licensing or suing accused infringers. The report includes several recommendations for patent litigation reforms.
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Los Angeles County Sheriff's Sergeant
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Sacramento, California - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Steve Owen:
Design piracy a tough case even for fashion police
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- Written by Angie Hunt
Ames, Iowa - It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it hardly feels like a compliment to fashion designers when their work is copied or sold as a cheap knockoff.
State Department Concludes Settlement of Alleged AECA and ITAR Violations by Marc Turi and Turi Defense Group, Inc.
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Washington, DC - The U.S. Department of State, exercising its regulatory oversight of U.S. companies and individuals engaged in arms brokering and related defense trade activities, has concluded an administrative settlement with Marc Turi and Turi Defense Group, Inc. (TDG) of Las Vegas, Nevada.
The Paris Agreement to Enter Into Force
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State John Kerry: "Nearly 200 nations made history in Paris last December, when they came together around the most ambitious, inclusive climate agreement ever negotiated. I was honored to represent the United States in those negotiations and to be in the conference hall as the text was gaveled in. Immediately following the adoption of the Paris Agreement, President Obama and I set out on a global push, urging our counterparts around the world to help ensure the swift implementation and early entry into force of the Agreement.
Wine Industry Leaders Optimistic as Millennials Opt for Premium Wines
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Davis, California - Millennials, whose baby boomer parents were the first generation of U.S. premium wine drinkers, are consuming more and higher-value wines, driven by a thirst for quality, new experiences and information-sharing, according to wine industry leaders surveyed by UC Davis.
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