EPO Report: Women Underrepresented in Tech Startups and Innovation

The European Patent Office (EPO) has released a study indicating that women remain significantly underrepresented as inventors, patenting startup founders, and patent professionals in cutting-edge technology fields across Europe. Despite increasing numbers of women in STEM, the gender gap persists across career stages, with only 13.8% of inventors and 13.5% of patenting startups having a woman founder.

EPO Report: Quantum Tech Surge, Slow Market Adoption

A new report by the European Patent Office (EPO) and OECD reveals that quantum technologies have surged five-fold in patenting activity over the past decade, with a projected global market of €93 billion by 2035. Despite this growth, market adoption and scaling remain slow, particularly in Europe, which leads in startups but lags in funding.

EPO: Public Research Organisations Behind 63,000 Inventions

The European Patent Office (EPO) has released a report highlighting that public research organisations (PROs) contributed to nearly 63,000 European patent applications between 2001 and 2020. The report identifies leading institutions and key innovation areas, emphasizing the growing commercialization of research findings.

Wade Bettis Publicly Reprimanded for RPC 1.7(a) Violation

The Oregon State Bar has publicly reprimanded attorney Wade Bettis for violating RPC 1.7(a), which governs conflicts of interest. The disciplinary board approved a stipulation for discipline, resulting in a public reprimand effective June 17, 2025.

Gary M. Bullock Publicly Reprimanded for Rule Violations

The Oregon State Bar has publicly reprimanded attorney Gary M. Bullock for violations of RPC 1.6(a) (confidentiality of information) and RPC 3.4(c) (fairness in judicial proceedings). The reprimand stems from two consolidated cases, 22-146 and 23-132, involving inadvertent disclosure of client files and a fee dispute. The order approving the stipulation for discipline was effective February 19, 2025.

Frederic E. Cann Publicly Reprimanded for RPC 1.7(a)(1) Violation

The Oregon State Bar has publicly reprimanded attorney Frederic E. Cann for violating Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7(a)(1) concerning conflicts of interest. The reprimand stems from Cann representing both a husband and wife in immigration matters and subsequently agreeing to represent the husband in a divorce proceeding against the wife, without a conflict check and while still representing both in immigration matters.

Joseph Domingo Suspended 60 Days for Rule Violations

The Oregon State Bar has suspended attorney Joseph M. Domingo for 60 days due to violations of professional conduct rules, including communication and trust account management. The suspension is effective March 15, 2025, following an order approving a stipulation for discipline.

James R. Eckley - Suspension for Professional Misconduct

The Oregon Supreme Court has ordered a suspension of 6 months and 1 day for attorney James R. Eckley, effective February 13, 2025. This reciprocal discipline stems from violations of professional conduct rules related to client communication and conflicts of interest, as previously determined by the Arizona Supreme Court.

NH Board of Pharmacy - Emergency Suspension of Pharmacist License

The New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy has issued an emergency order suspending the license of pharmacist Justin Eric Lachance. The suspension follows findings of suspected diversion of controlled substances, including Clonazepam and Zolpidem, observed via Walgreens surveillance and confessed by the licensee.

Andrew Merdinyan - Pharmacy Technician License Surrender

The New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy has accepted the voluntary surrender of Andrew Merdinyan's pharmacy technician license (PhT-131188) due to allegations of controlled drug diversion. Merdinyan allegedly diverted approximately 1,236 tablets/capsules from a Walgreens pharmacy.