By Jay Bombien and Joe McCollum So, what’s new at the PTAB? The Director vacating institution decision for improper § 325(d) analysis, re-using references applied to canceled claims, expert testimony parroting Petitioner’s arguments, and more! Back to the patent drawing board: when similar isn’t quite the same! Nokia of America Corp. v. Alexander Soto et…
By Justin Philpott Are you among the growing population of electric vehicle (EV) drivers? Within that segment, are you among the increasing proportion of EV drivers that have experienced the frustration of attempting to charge their non-Tesla EV at broken, busy, and poor performing charging stations not emblazoned with those five recognizable, red letters atop?…
Banner Witcoff proudly sponsors the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) 2024 Mark T. Banner Award Luncheon on Thursday, April 18. Additionally, the firm is a sponsor of the Keynote Luncheon taking place on Friday, April 19. The ABA-IPL presents the Mark T. Banner 2024 award to Mark A. Lemley, the William…
The next WITCON Delivered seminar will be hosted by Improbable in London on Wednesday, May 8. Attendees are also welcome to join the program virtually. The seminar will focus on best practices and strategies for US patent enforcement and portfolio development strategies, as well as other forms of IP. Banner Witcoff’s Ross Dannenberg, Scott M.…
The attorneys and staff of Banner Witcoff are saddened by the recent passing of John Harris Curry. John joined the firm as an attorney in its Washington DC office in 2017 and was a valued member of the electrical and computer engineering practice. Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a patent examiner at…
Banner Witcoff remembers our friend and colleague Ken Smolik, who passed away on March 31, 2024. Ken joined the firm as a patent agent in 2001 and was a valuable member of the electrical and computer engineering practice. Ken earned a B.S., with highest honors, and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.…
Banner Witcoff is sponsoring the 2024 Innovations in Climate Resilience (ICR) Conference in Washington, D.C., from April 22-24. ICR’s mission, according to its website, is to “bring together the world’s brightest minds to solve the greatest challenge of our time.” This year’s theme, “Solutions For Scaling Change,” will include sessions on achieving rapid carbon neutrality,…
Banner Witcoff’s Anna King will update the Japan Trademark Office on the Trademark Modernization Act on Monday, April 15, as part of the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s (AIPLA) Intellectual Property Practice in Japan 2024 Delegation. Anna will also lead a trademark workshop at the Japan Patent Attorneys Association on Tuesday, April 16, and speak…
Mercedes Meyer of Banner Witcoff will delve into various work models and their implications for lawyers, law firms, and in-house legal departments during an IPO Chat Channel Live Webinar on Wednesday, April 17, at 10 a.m. PDT. The presentation titled “Remote, Hybrid, or 100% In-Office Work Models in the Legal Profession – Mental Health Impact…
Banner Witcoff’s Darrell Mottley will join a panel discussion on design patent obviousness at the 14th Annual Intellectual Property Symposium in Orlando, Florida on Friday, April 12th. Darrell’s presentation, titled Design Patent Obviousness – LKQ Corp. v. GM Glob. Tech. Operations LLC, will provide a discussion on the current state of the design law and…
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