Tuesday, July 08, 2003

PATENT SERVICE WEBSITES THAT HAVE SURVIVED THE DOT.COM DEPRESSION: This is just a partial list.  I'll update periodically. http://www.patentcafe.com http://www.feebid.com http://www.seekip.com http://www.patentratings.com http://www.foundationip.com http://www.delphion.com (bought by Thomson) http://www.portfolioip.com PATENT SERVICE WEBSITES THAT DID'NT MAKE IT: Bounty Quest First-to-File   7:51:56 PM    comment []

MORE LAW FIRM NEWS: CrainsCleveland.com reports that a new law firm will be reconstituted from the remnants of ClevelandÂ’s Arter & Hadden LLP, which is dissolving and closing its doors July 15. About 100 Arter & Hadden attorneys have formed Tucker, Ellis & West LLP, which will open for business on July 16. The new firmÂ’s managing partner, Bob Tucker, said the other name partners in the new firm are Steve Ellis and Kim West. 6:04:44 PM    comment []

MORE LAW FIRM NEWS: Fried Frank government contracts group moves to Sheppard Mullin   5:03:32 PM    comment []

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TECH NEWS: Microsoft plans to end its employee stock-option program and begin awarding actual shares of Microsoft stock, a radical step that is likely to be a milestone in the debate over the use of options for employee compensation.   4:54:39 PM    comment []

LYRICS FOR THE DAY:  EVERYTHING MUST GO   It's high time for a walk on the real side Let's admit the bastards beat us I move to dissolve the corporation In a pool of margaritas So let's switch off all the lights And light up all the Luckies Crankin' up the afterglow 'Cause we're goin' out of business Everything must go Talk about your major pain and suffering Now our self-esteem is shattered Show the world our mighty hidey-ho face As we go sliding down the ladder It was sweet up at the top 'Til that ill wind started blowing Now it's cozy down below 'Cause we're goin' out of business Everything must go We gave it our best shot But keep in mind we got a lot The sky the moon good food and the weather First-run movies -- does anybody get lucky twice? Wouldn't it be nice... Tell me can you dig it Miss Fugazy Now it's gone from late to later Frankly I could use a little face time In the service elevator And if Dave from Acquisitions Wants to get in on the action With his Handicam in tow Well we're goin' out of business Everything must go Can it be the sorry sun is rising Guess it's time for us to book it Talk about the famous road not taken In the end we never took it And if somewhere on the way We got a few good licks in No one's ever gonna know 'Cause we're goin' out of business Everything must go   ---Steely Dan 3:37:08 AM    comment []