Virtual US Attorney

Hira Rehman
Virtual US Attorney

Hello and welcome to the Virtual U.S. Attorney Podcast. It delves into the legal world and explores issues that will revolve around different types of law. Each episode features conversations with successful attorneys who are innovative thought leaders playing a part in shaping the profession. Whether you're a law student or just curious about the legal system, this podcast is definitely worth a listen. If you are interested in being on the show as a guest or having our team do your marketing, please email at hira@beeminent.com or visit our website www.virtualusattorney.com.

Episodes

  1. 11/04/2022

    EP03: Patents: How Can They Help You? with Joshua Goldberg

    Joshua Goldberg joins us in our recent Virtual U.S. Attorney podcast episode. Our guest started as a chemical engineer. After a few years of working with new drug products in designing a tablet or a capsule, he decided to go to law school to become a patent attorney. While in law school, he got a job at the law firm at the time called Nath and Associates as a summer intern. He has been at the firm ever since, and after 25 years, he is now a co-managing partner in the firm. Joshua manages the firm’s Biotech, Pharmaceutical, and Chemical practice. Joshua gives us insights into what kinds of patents are available. In addition, he walks us through the different regions where someone can file for a patent, such as the European Patent Office (EPO). He also gives out some advice regarding how to control and minimize costs. According to him, the two biggest points of value that a patent attorney adds is drafting the patent application to ensure it’s positioned correctly. So not only is it claiming the right thing is your invention, but he drafts it, so it has a lot of fallback options, depending on what the examiner says. And then the second place where the firm can add value is by going back and forth with the examiner to get the right patent. Tune in to know if you need to get a single patent or a bunch of regional patents to protect your invention. In addition, know how a patent attorney can assist you throughout the process. Joshua Talks About: (1:01) How Joshua became a Patent Attorney (4:12) What is a patent (5:56) How long does a patent last (6:43) What rights does a patent provide (7:35) The comparison between a national and a regional patent (9:49) What kind of patents should someone file for a product? (11:31) Does a business need a physical presence in the countries where they want to secure a patent? (13:10) What are the options in terms of regional patents (14:51) How much does it costs to get a patent (19:24) How does a patent attorney add value (20:13) What are the disadvantages of a patent (22:22) An overview of the biomedical industry (24:02) Why should an individual seek assistance from an attorney when filing for a patent About Joshua Joshua B. Goldberg is a Co-Managing Partner and Partner-in-Charge of the Chemical, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Department of Nath, Goldberg & Meyer (Formerly The Nath Law Group). Mr. Goldberg’s practice involves portfolio management and analysis, including the preparation, prosecution, and acquisition of U.S. and foreign patents across a wide range of technology areas, conducting reexamination proceedings, obtaining patent term extensions, conducting Paragraph IV analysis, the preparation of patentability, freedom to operate, non-infringement, and validity opinions, pre-litigation analysis, and client counseling, patent portfolio valuation, conducting licensing negotiations, and the preparation of opposition filings before the European Patent Office. You can reach out to him via the website: Nath Goldberg Meyer LinkedIn: Joshua B. Goldberg Disclaimer: The views expressed by the participants in this program are their own. None of the content should be considered legal advice. As always, consult with a lawyer!

    27 min
  2. 10/07/2022

    EP02: The Emotional Aspects Of Divorce with Rachel Virk (Part2)

    Rachel L. Virk joins us in our recent Virtual U.S. Attorney Podcast episode. She has been practicing divorce law in Northern Virginia since 1989. Rachel is Certified as a Mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court and is a trained collaborative law practitioner. She talks about the factors that can cause or increase conflict during the divorce process. In addition, how the situation can become even more complex when a couple has children, and they are involved in the process. One of the most important suggestions is that during the process, the guiding principle should always be what is the right thing to do. An individual’s decision-making process must never include revenge or anger. Rachel also highlights that conflict can surface a person’s true nature. It can have an extremely negative impact when children are a part of the process. There are chances that children can internalize that behavior. There is an enormous amount of work required to properly prepare for the final custody hearing and the final divorce here in Northern Virginia. The paperwork is huge and tiring. From preliminary matters such as a motion to prohibit the dissipation of assets to a motion to prohibit relocating with the children restraining orders due to domestic violence, you will need the right assistance and knowledge to get what is in your best interest. Listen now to learn more about this topic, including the information regarding the costs of litigation, a brief about the documents needed during divorce, and important considerations during the divorce process. Rachel Talks About: 2:19 - The emotional aspect of divorce 5:05 - 6:14 - Factors that lead to high conflict 6:31 - Important considerations for couple with children 7:56 - 8:26 - Fear of losing children 9:57 - 10:43 - Conflict brings out the true nature 10:52 - 12:04 - The court process 12:16 - Physical & emotional stress during divorce 12:49 - Litigation costs & divorce 15:29 -  Emotional reactions during court rulings 18:50 - Adjustment after divorce 20:30 - Cultural factors affecting the divorce process More About Rachel Ms. Rachel Virk obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 and a Masters of Science degree in 1985, both from the University of Miami , and her law degree from George Mason University in 1989. Ms. Virk’s offices are located in Sterling, Virginia. President of Rachel L. Virk, P.C., Ms. Virk is a member of several local, state, national and international associations addressing divorce dispute resolution, as set forth in more detail on her website www.virk-law.com. In addition, she is the author of “The Four Ways of Divorce – A Concise Guide to What You Need to Know About Divorce Using Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration, and Mediation, So You Don’t Pay More Than You Should”, published in 2009, and republished in Second Edition in 2019.

    20 min
  3. 09/23/2022

    EP01: The Emotional Aspects Of Divorce with Rachel Virk (Part1)

    Rachel L. Virk joins us in our recent Virtual U.S. Attorney Podcast episode. She has been practicing divorce law in Northern Virginia since 1989. Rachel is Certified as a Mediator by the Virginia Supreme Court and is a trained collaborative law practitioner. During the divorce process, a person experiences a lot of emotional trauma, which is one of the most overlooked aspects of the process. With over 30 years of experience, Rachel shares the common emotions people experience when they visit her. The complexity of marriage can be exacerbated by several factors. There are times when someone might intend to get a divorce. However, cultural and societal factors, as well as family structure, can pose a serious obstacle. Rachel discusses these factors in great detail and shares the most common issues and concerns during the divorce process. Listen now to learn more about this topic, including how societal norms can make the divorce process more difficult and why women should speak up if they are abused. Rachel Talks About: (1:46) The common emotions when someone visits a divorce attorney (2:20) The initial concerns of an individual getting divorced (3:14) Reasons that someone decides to end the marriage (5:01) How societal norms can complicate the divorce process (5:55) Why do women need to speak up when abused? (7:23) An individual's emotional impact on their life after a partner decides to divorce (10:59) The element of shock and its spillovers More About Rachel Ms. Rachel Virk obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1982 and a Masters of Science degree in 1985, both from the University of Miami, and her law degree from George Mason University in 1989. Ms. Virk’s offices are located in Sterling, Virginia. President of Rachel L. Virk, P.C., Ms. Virk is a member of several local, state, national and international associations addressing divorce dispute resolution, as set forth in more detail on her website www.virk-law.com. In addition, she is the author of “The Four Ways of Divorce – A Concise Guide to What You Need to Know About Divorce Using Litigation, Negotiation, Collaboration, and Mediation, So You Don’t Pay More Than You Should”, published in 2009, and republished in Second Edition in 2019.

    15 min

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Hello and welcome to the Virtual U.S. Attorney Podcast. It delves into the legal world and explores issues that will revolve around different types of law. Each episode features conversations with successful attorneys who are innovative thought leaders playing a part in shaping the profession. Whether you're a law student or just curious about the legal system, this podcast is definitely worth a listen. If you are interested in being on the show as a guest or having our team do your marketing, please email at hira@beeminent.com or visit our website www.virtualusattorney.com.

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