Friday Foreign Filing Roundup

Hello friends and colleagues! Here is the latest in patent news for the week of May 6, 2013:

• Congratulations to Margaret Focarino who was named a Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal finalist this week.
• New legislation aims to eliminate the number of patent related lawsuits by changing the review process.
• A ruling out of New Zealand confirms that software will not be patentable in the country under these specific guidelines.
• Do you know any nominees worthy of being the 40th Annual Inventor of the Year?

Have a wonderful weekend and be sure to check in each Friday for the latest in foreign filing news.  Also, make sure to follow us on twitter @inoviaIP!