PARTS 3 & 4- Tech Atlanta History: Dennis Hayes/Hayes Microcomputer Products June 15th, 2011Industry Spotlight, MMM Tech Perspectives Interviews: Atlanta Technology Leaders Dennis Hayes is our inaugural technology leader from the past. Dennis’ company, Hayes Microcomputer Products, was unquestionably the leading modem/telecom company in Atlanta for over a decade, and Dennis built one of the most powerful companies in the microcomputer market. Below are Parts 3 and 4 of our interview with Dennis, where he discusses marketing from an entrepreneur’s perspective and the highs and lows of the entrepreneurial experience. Hope you enjoy our video interview and look forward to bringing you future installments of our Atlanta tech leadership series. Read More
Facebook IPO Expected Early Next Year June 14th, 2011Tech IPO The long anticipated Facebook initial public offering (IPO) appears to be moving ahead for the 1st quarter of next year. According to a recent report, the company may be valued at over $100 billion. Read article. Read More
Software and Systems Quarterly Market Update June 13th, 2011Resources & Tools SaaS Market update including M&A activity, debt capital market conditions, stock price performance, and the IPO market. [slideshare id=8293747&doc=softwareandsystemsquarterlymarketupdate-110613100938-phpapp01] Read More
Supreme Court Rules Against Microsoft in Microsoft v i4i Case June 10th, 2011Patents/IP SUPREME COURT RULES AGAINST MICROSOFT IN MICROSOFT v i4i CASE Patents Still Presumed Valid; Clear and Convincing Evidence Required to Invalidate Finally, A Pro-Patent Supreme Court Decision In many areas of the law, the pendulum of justice swings back and forth, as courts and government attempt to balance competing interests in society. Courts hand down decisions that seem harsh to one segment of society and favorable to another, but later change course. Patent law is no exception. For the past several years, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has handed down Read More
Supreme Court Ruling: Inventors Initially Own Patents, Not Their Employers June 9th, 2011Patents/IP Patents/IP, Supreme Court SUPREME COURT RULES THAT INVENTORS INITIALLY OWN THEIR PATENTS, NOT THEIR EMPLOYERS Bayh-Dole Act Did Not Change This Long-Standing Principle – Stanford University Loses Argument That It Owned Collaborative Faculty Invention Employers Should Be Careful To Avoid Conflicting Assignment Rights When Employees Work in Collaborative Ventures or Research June 7, 2011 Under long standing principles of U.S. patent laws going back to the 1790’s, patents are initially awarded to inventors, and not to their employers. It is and has been customary for employers to obtain assignments (and “agreements to assign”) of Read More
Tech Atlanta History: Dennis Hayes/Hayes Microcomputer Products June 8th, 2011Industry Spotlight, MMM Tech Perspectives Interviews: Atlanta Technology Leaders Leadership Lessons from Atlanta’s Tech Executives On my 30th anniversary in Atlanta, I’ve been reflecting on the tech leaders in our community over the last three decades. In 1981, my sister encouraged me to begin writing about technology law issues in Computer Retailing magazine — at the time, one of the few computer publications in the country. Today, this blog provides the platform for my recollections of tech leadership lessons from Atlanta entrepreneurs, many of whom were pivotal in guiding the direction of our community. This will be the first of a series of videos of key technology leaders in the community who Read More
What Entrepreneurs Can Learn from Lady Gaga June 8th, 2011Entrepreneurial Info It is no secret that Lady Gaga has made an impression on popular culture, and fan or not, there is something to be said for her success from a business perspective. From finding free ways to market your brand online to supporting popular causes, aspiring entrepreneurs can take a lesson from her business success story. Read article. Read More
MMM Recognized for Excellence by Legal 500 2011 June 6th, 2011MMM Tech Law Video Channel Press Releases Morris, Manning & Martin Recognized for Excellence by Legal 500 US 2011 Several Practice Groups and Attorneys Earn Praise from Legal Referral Publication Atlanta, GA (June 6, 2011) – The Legal 500 US 2011 has recognized more than a dozen Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP attorneys, as well as several of the Firm’s practice areas. The well-respected Legal 500 guides provide research and rankings of law firms around the globe. It has recommended Morris, Manning & Martin in the following categories: Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) Mergers & Acquisitions – Middle-Market Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Real Estate Domestic Tax – East Coast The Legal 500 rankings praise Read More
New Texas Legislation: “Loser Pays” June 6th, 2011Recent Legal News New Texas legislation hopes to protect businesses from frivolous cases by implementing a “loser pays” tort reform. Law makers hope the legislation will encourage litigants to “consider the practicality of their complaint before taking legal action…and protect defendants from the dire financial impact of frivolous cases.” Under the new rule, litigants will be responsible for paying the attorney fees of the defendant if the case is determined groundless. Click here to learn more about the new law. Read More
Georgia, Florida Among Top 5 Best States for Business June 3rd, 2011Entrepreneurial Info Chief Executive magazine has released the 2011 edition of the CEO Top 10 Best States for Business. Georgia jumped from 7th place in 2010 to 5th place this year. Florida, which ranked 6th last year, has jumped to the 3rd spot in the ranking. To view the 2011 survey, click here. For more information, see recent post from Navigating Venture. Read More