RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina, is pleased to announce that eight members of its talented team of attorneys are featured in the recent Spring edition of The Best Lawyers in America© 2013 (Copyright 2012 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). The publication is a year-round reference and one of the oldest and most highly-respected peer review guides to the legal profession worldwide, distributed to over 30,000 influential Corporate Counsel over 50,000 Law Firm Leaders, Practice Area Heads, and Managing Partners. “Recognition by independent third-party organizations is a reflection of the expertise and proven success of our attorneys,” Managing Partner David Purks said, adding, “The fact that this particular listing is generated by peer reviews is a significant honor.” (more…)

RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina, will lend its expertise to life science professionals at BIO 2013 in Chicago as it partners with NCBIO at the North Carolina Pavilion, booth #2617, at McCormick Place April 22-25. Members of the Myers Bigel biotechnology practice group will be sharing information and best practices in biotechnology patents including updates on recent changes from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) and the America Invents Act (AIA). “The conversion from a first-to-invent to a first-to-file patent system has definitely led to changes in patent strategy, especially regarding timing of filing,” said Shawna Lemon, Ph.D., a member of the Myers Bigel biotechnology and pharmaceutical practice groups who will be representing the firm at the North Carolina Pavilion. (more…)

RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in the Carolinas, has added a new partner in attorney Sherry L. Murphy. Murphy is the 25th partner named at Myers Bigel, which is dedicated to attracting talented attorneys well-versed in client technologies to run the firm’s practice groups including biotechnology, chemistry, electronics and computing, litigation, mechanical and trademark. “Sherry exemplifies our dedication to best practices in patent law, which has a heightened importance now thanks to the substantive changes we’ve seen in the U.S. patent system,” said Managing Partner David Purks. (more…)

RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in the Carolinas, is proud to announce David Purks has been named the new Managing Partner. Purks succeeds Jim Cannon, who served as Managing Partner during a time of growth and national recognition. “Our firm has maintained a unique ability to provide  long-term continuity of lawyers working on client matters, which brings with it invaluable knowledge of specific client technologies and inventors, as well as USPTO standards, practices and expectations,” Cannon said. (more…)

RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in the Carolinas, has achieved a prestigious Tier 1 designation in the 2013 “Best Law Firms” rankings from U.S. News and Best Lawyers which were recently announced on November 1st. Additionally, D. Randal Ayers has been named Lawyer of the Year, while seven of his peers garnered “Best Lawyers” awards. “The talent and dedication of the registered patent attorneys in each of our practice groups, including biotechnology, chemistry, electronics and computing, litigation, mechanical, trademark, and university, is ultimately what leads to national recognition within the legal industry,” Managing Partner Jim Cannon said. (more…)

RALEIGH, N.C.–Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in the Carolinas, recently celebrated 15 years of excellence in intellectual property protection with a reception for clients, peers, and staff outside its office on Parklake Avenue in Raleigh. The celebration marked continuing growth in terms of clients, practicing attorneys, industry leadership and third-party accolades attesting to the firm’s success in filing, defending, and enforcing intellectual property, with a strong focus on patents. “We continue to invest in dedicated patent lawyers with technical degrees who are eager to produce and enforce top-quality patents,” Jim Cannon, managing partner and member of Myers Bigel’s mechanical group, said. (more…)

(Raleigh, N.C.) Myers Bigel Sibley & Sajovec, P.A. (Myers Bigel), the largest independent patent law firm in North Carolina, recently shared information and best practices in biotechnology patents at the inaugural Triangle Biotech Research Symposium held at the NC Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park. Patent attorney Shawna Lemon, Ph.D., J.D., delivered the presentation “Industry + University + Start-Up = RTP; Embracing Serendipity and Protecting Innovation” at the event on August 21st, addressing a packed house of biotech professionals. “What resonated with a number of people were my comments regarding patent strategy, specifically timing of filing, which will be impacted by upcoming changes to implement a first-to-file system effective March 16, 2013,” Dr. Lemon said. (more…)