Karina Laufenberg, Author at Banner Witcoff

IP Alert | 2025 U.S. Trademark Fee Changes

NEWS - 12.16.24

On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced its final rule to update its trademark fee schedule effective January 18, 2025. Not only will fees increase for

Matt Becker and Scott Kelly Deliver 2024 Patent Law Year in Review for the D.C. Bar CLE Program

EVENT - 12.16.24

Banner Witcoff’s Matt Becker and Scott Kelly will explore the most impactful patent case law developments of 2024 during their “Patent Law a Year in Review 2024” presentation with the

Banner Witcoff Secures Win for Sebia

CASES, NEWS - 12.13.24

Banner Witcoff secured a win for client Sebia at the PTAB by convincing the Board to deny institution of Helena Labs’ Petition for Inter Partes Review of Sebia’s patent related

Banner Witcoff Proudly Sponsors the IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration in Washington, DC

EVENT - 12.11.24

Banner Witcoff proudly sponsors the IPO Education Foundation (IPOEF) Awards Celebration in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The annual celebration honors accomplishments in IP, innovation, and creativity. More

A Debate on AI in Legal Practice

EVENT - 12.09.24

Banner Witcoff shareholders Joshua Davenport and Scott M. Kelly will speak during the “A Debate on AI in Legal Practice” IP Watchdog webinar on Tuesday, December 17, at noon ET.

World Trademark Review Quotes Richard Stockton on the International Riyadh Design Law Treaty Agreement

PRESS - 12.02.24

Banner Witcoff’s Richard Stockton was quoted in a recent World Trademark Review (WTR) article, “‘A historic and watershed moment’: WIPO member states agree on monumental international design treaty after two

Binal Patel Joins ChIPs Network Panel: Outstanding Male Allies Advancing Women

Featured, Non-news/events/press, general content etc. - 12.02.24

Banner Witcoff’s Binal Patel will join the ChIPs Network panel, Outstanding Male Allies Advancing Women, on Thursday, December 5, from 11:15 to 12:15 PST. The panel will discuss how male

Laura Brutman Chairs 40th US Bar-EPO Liaison Council Annual Meeting in Munich

EVENT - 11.22.24

Banner Witcoff’s Laura Brutman participated in the 40th Annual Meeting of the US Bar-European Patent Office (EPO) Liaison Council. Laura, who currently serves as Chair of the Council, will continue

Looking Ahead: Surveying the Changing Life Sciences Policy Landscape and its Effect on IP Due Diligence | Mercedes Meyer Joins Panel at ACI Life Sciences IP Due Diligence

EVENT - 11.20.24

Shareholder Mercedes Meyer will join the panel, “Looking Ahead: Surveying the Changing Life Sciences Policy Landscape and its Effect on IP Due Diligence,” at the ACI Life Sciences IP Due

Rob Katz Presents on Design and Branding at the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) Panama Conference

EVENT - 11.20.24

Shareholder Robert Katz will participate as a panelist during “Design and Branding: The Synergy that Boosts Business Value,” at the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) Panama Conference on Monday,

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Author: Karina Laufenberg