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Banner Witcoff is proud to contribute to the latest edition of Panoramic: Designs (USA) by Lexology. Shareholders Alisa Abbott, Bradley Van Pelt, Robert Katz, and Sonia Okolie authored the U.S. chapter, providing insights into the current design patent landscape in the United States. The guide enables side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the legal… Continued

Banner Witcoff’s Rob Katz will speak at the 70th Annual Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law Conference on Friday, November 6 at the University of Chicago School of Law. Rob will be a panelist during “The Federal Circuit’s Redesign of Design Patent Law: For Better or Worse?” session. According to its website, The 70th Annual… Continued

Banner Witcoff’s Robert Katz and Mercedes Meyer, Ph.D., have been recognized as 2027 IAM Global Leaders. According to IAM’s website, to qualify for IAM Global Leaders, individuals must be ranked in the gold tier of the IAM Patent 1000. Rob and Mercedes were “Highly Recommended” by IAM Patent 1000 for their prosecution work. Additionally, Rob was recognized for his design… Continued

By Erik Maurer and Sydney Huppert New packaging rules present opportunities to create brand-distinguishing space from competitors. As companies plan for new packages, they should make intellectual property protections—design patents, in particular—part of their process. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) took effect on August 12, 2026, with key reforms targeted for 2030.… Continued