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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