Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in Legal 500’s Chicago Elite rankings for Intellectual Property. The Legal 500 City Elite rankings highlight leading lawyers in key regional markets across the United States, recognizing attorneys who are handling complex matters and making an impact within their practice…
Banner Witcoff is included in MLex’s recently published article, “US Consensus Could Bolster Global Push for WIPO Design Treaty,” which summarizes comments submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by key stakeholders regarding whether the United States should join the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT). The full article, which is…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to sponsor the 2026 Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair, presented by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation, on July 13-15 Chicago. As part of its sponsorship, the firm will have a booth at the career fair. According to its website, “Since its establishment in 1988, the Lavender Law Conference…
Banner Witcoff Shareholder Justin Philpott recently spoke with Parola Analytics on how electric vehicle (EV) charging is evolving, sharing his perspective on the technological and commercial developments shaping the sector. Justin, who has previously written about EV charging infrastructure and patent trends, discusses how the market has changed over the past few years and whether…
Banner Witcoff’s Robert Katz and Anna King will present at the 2026 International Federation of Intellectual Property Attorneys (FICPI) ABC Meeting in Nashville from June 23 to 27. Rob’s presentation, “Designs – Recent Developments and Strategies,” will take place on June 24. The session features panelists from the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. and will…
Banner Witcoff is proud to share that the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide recognizes nine Banner Witcoff attorneys. The following Banner Witcoff attorneys are included in the Lawdragon published guide: According to its website, Lawdragon selected the 500 recognized attorneys through journalistic research, submissions, and vetting with industry professionals. You can read…
Banner Witcoff responded to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) request for input on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT) adopted by WIPO Member States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 22, 2024. Specifically, the comment submitted addressed whether the United States should become a party to the…
For decades, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has refused trademark applications covering cannabis products because the applicant could not demonstrate lawful use in commerce under federal law. However, in April 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a final order rescheduling certain cannabis products and state-licensed medical…
Banner Witcoff Shareholder Mercedes Meyer will participate in a panel discussion on June 25 during the BIO International Convention in San Diego. The session, Debunking Biopharmaceutical Patent Myths: Evidence-Based Analysis for Innovation Policy, will provide insights into defending evidence-based patent policy against narratives that threaten the innovation ecosystem. Mercedes and her co-panelists will demonstrate how…
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