Karina Laufenberg, Author at Banner Witcoff

The PTAB ruled in favor of our client, Kimberly-Clark, in denying institution of a post-grant review to invalidate Kimberly Clark’s patent on laminated papermaking belts based on 19 grounds of invalidity.

Caterpillar v. Esco (Patent Owner Experience)

CASES - 07.23.25

Received a favorable PTAB ruling for our client.

Synopsys v. Mentor Graphics (Patent Owner Experience)

CASES - 07.23.25

Successfully represented out client, Mentor Graphics Corp., before the PTAB, finding nine out of 12 of the challenged claims relating to prototyping circuits were not unpatentable.

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Author: Karina Laufenberg