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Banner Witcoff Proudly Supports the DC Bar Foundation

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Banner Witcoff is proud to support the DC Bar Foundation and its upcoming 2023 Fall Reception. The DC Bar Foundation is the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia, providing grants to legal service organizations that provide free civil legal aid to low-income and underserved people in the District. According to…

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

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By Robert Boyd and Christopher Galfano So, what’s new at the PTAB? In this installment of the PTAB Highlights, Banner Witcoff examines recent PTAB decisions featuring: Reliance upon terms defined or not defined by the specification, prior art, and more! Expectations Matter! Eli Lilly and Company v. Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH, IPR2022-00796, Paper 45 (October…

Banner Witcoff’s Josh Davenport Quoted in Managing IP Article Titled “Law Firms: Corporations better placed to take AI plunge…for now.”

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Banner Witcoff’s Josh Davenport was recently interviewed for his thoughts on how generative AI is being used in the legal market for a recent Managing IP article titled “Law Firms: Corporations better placed to take AI plunge…for now.” The article delves into the slower adoption of AI within the legal profession compared to corporations. Addressing…

Banner Witcoff Files Amicus Brief on behalf of Industrial Designers

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On Friday, October 27, a Banner Witcoff team filed an amicus brief on behalf of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) over the proper application of obviousness in design patents. The case, LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC could have significant implications for those that rely on design patents to protect their…

Anna King Selected as Chair of AIPLA’s Trademark Treaties and International Law Committee

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Shareholder Anna King has been selected as the chair of AIPLA’s Trademark Treaties and International Law Committee. She previously served as vice-chair and has been an active member of AIPLA throughout her career. The Trademark Treaties and International Law Committee considers the treaties of the United States and foreign countries, as well as intergovernmental organizations.…

Banner Witcoff Sponsors Blake Haxton Fall Regatta

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Banner Witcoff is excited to support the Blake Haxton Fall Regatta on Tuesday, October 24, in Columbus, Ohio. The Blake Haxton Fall Regatta was created in honor of Paralympic rower Blake Haxton, an Upper Arlington (UA) Crew alumnus who lost his legs and nearly his life to a rare flesh-eating bacteria in the spring of…

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

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By Hengyi Jiang and Andy Kim In this installment of the PTAB Highlights, Banner Witcoff examines recent decisions at the PTAB featuring: stipulations to avoid discretionary denial, burden of proof on § 325(d), illustrating prior art modifications, and more! Just say the word! Vantage Specialty Chemicals, Inc. v. Cargill, Inc., IPR2023-00589, Paper 11 (September 13,…

Banner Witcoff Proudly Supports the 2023 Rising for Justice: Celebration of Service

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Banner Witcoff is delighted to be a sponsor of Rising for Justice’s 2023 Celebration of Service on Wednesday, October 25, from 6 – 9 p.m. Celebration of Service honors individuals and organizations that most embody Rising for Justice’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of people. The event also raises critical funds needed to…

Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship Applications Due Jan. 2, 2024

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Banner Witcoff has opened the application process for the 2024 program of the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship. Law students can submit applications now through Jan. 2, 2024. Please note our 2L class is at capacity, but 1L candidates will be considered for the program until January 2, 2024. Created to strengthen diversity and inclusion…
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