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Banner Witcoff Secures Win for Sebia

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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 to separation of hemoglobins.  Banner Witcoff argued that Helena Labs’ prior art and arguments were the same as or substantially the same as those consider…

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

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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 than 500 IP practitioners, IP professionals, government officials, and attendees from across the world participate in this fundraising event to support the work of IPOEF…

A Debate on AI in Legal Practice

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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. Sponsored by IP Copilot, the webinar will offer a dynamic and engaging discussion as legal and AI professionals explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence…

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

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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 decades of negotiations.” The article outlines the final provisions of the international Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which were agreed upon after 20 years of debate…

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

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 allies can strategically advance women in their organizations. Find more information about the ChIPs Network by clicking here. Details about the webinar can be found…

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

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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 in this role through 2025. The delegation’s trip began with a visit to the Unified Patent Court (UPC) Local Division in Munich. There, the group…

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

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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 Diligence on Wednesday, December 4. Mercedes and her co-panelists will provide insights into the shifting life sciences policy landscape. The panel will also cover: The…

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

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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, December 2. Rob and his co-panelists will discuss how product design, along with its protection and communication, plays a crucial role in building brand value…

Timothy Meece and Frederic Meeker Named in 2024 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

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Banner Witcoff is proud to share that attorneys Timothy C. Meece and Frederic M. Meeker are included in the 2024 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. The annual guide showcases top IP practitioners across in-house, private practice, and service provider roles. According to its website, “a slot in the 300 is the mark of…

PTAB Highlights | Takeaways from Recent Decisions in Post-Issuance Proceedings

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By Hengyi Jiang and Eliza Yang So, what’s new at the PTAB? Improper use of claim charts, public accessibility of standard documents, the meaning of “processor,” and more! Long on pages, short on particulars. Nearmap US, Inc. v. Eagle View Technologies, Inc., IPR2024-00716, Paper 9 (October 9, 2024) (White, joined by Baer and Cass) (denying…
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