Novak Druce + Quigg LLP Speaks on Patent Reform at BioFlorida Annual
Conference
ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This morning, Novak Druce + Quigg LLP Executive Partner Tracy W. Druce
spoke on patent reform during the “Federal Policies Impacting
Biosciences” session at BioFlorida’s 12th Annual Conference,
“Convergence, Creating Biosynergy” in Orlando.
Mr. Druce’s presentation, “Changes in the Patent Reform Act of 2009,”
discussed potential changes to the life sciences industry that could
result from the passage of the Patent Reform Act of 2009, which was
introduced in March and is currently pending before Congress. In his
presentation, Mr. Druce discussed specific points on the bill and the
possible impact to the life sciences industry.
Novak Druce sponsored the “Business Track” sessions at the conference,
which focused on opportunities to expand the bioscience industry in
Florida.
Novak Druce opened its Florida office in February 2009 and has already
established a strong presence in the area. In addition to the BioFlorida
conference, on December 2 Novak Druce is sponsoring the Miami Chamber of
Commerce December Trustee Luncheon on ‘Florida’s Future and the Biotech
Vision’ featuring Florida Senator George LeMieux.
About Novak Druce + Quigg LLP
Novak Druce + Quigg LLP is a national law firm focused exclusively on
complex intellectual property matters. With a renowned patent
reexamination practice and more than 70 attorneys and professionals in
offices in Houston, San Francisco, Washington DC, and West Palm Beach,
Novak Druce attorneys help our clients navigate the complexities of U.S.
intellectual property law by securing, enforcing, and defending their
intellectual property rights. Novak Druce has twice been named the #1
firm in the WORLDleaders International IP Awards - North America /
Canada Patent Excellence (2008 and 2007). The Novak Druce Centre for
Professional Service Firms at Oxford University launched on October 1,
2009. For more information, see www.novakdruce.com.
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