Banner Witcoff’s Justin Philpott will moderate a panel at IAM Live: Auto IP USA on Thursday, April 16 in Detroit. The panel, “SEPs in Overdrive: Powering the Next Automotive Revolution,” will cover: Banner Witcoff is a proud sponsor of IAM Live: Auto IP USA, where automotive IP professionals can connect and forge forward-thinking strategies. Read…
Banner Witcoff’s Hengyi Jiang is published in both Westlaw Today and Reuters Legal, offering timely analysis on evolving issues affecting patent challenges before the USPTO. In these publications, Hengyi examines developments related to PTAB practice and discretionary denial, providing practical insight into how emerging policy shifts may impact patent owners and petitioners—particularly in cross-border and…
Banner Witcoff Shareholder Heather Smith-Carra will present on artificial intelligence and trademarks during the AIPLA IP Practice in Europe Committee Meeting in Paris. The meeting will also feature session in London and Amsterdam from March 25-31. According to its website, the committee is an active group of attorneys and agents from the US and Europe…
By Robert S. Katz and Sonia M. Okolie The USPTO will soon be issuing updated guidelines for applicants and examiners for design patent applications directed to computer-generated interfaces (e.g. GUIs) and icons. The incoming Guidelines change course from the prior Supplemental Guidance issued in November 2023, which was later incorporated into the Manual of Patent…
At the Intellectual Property Owners (“IPO”) Spring Summit in Washington, D.C. from March 18-20, shareholder Kirk Sigmon will present on metrics for evaluating online marketplaces’ anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy efforts. Kirk’s presentation will be part of his research and survey work as part of his election as vice-chair to the IPO Anti-Piracy and Anti-Counterfeiting Committee. Registration for…
Banner Witcoff’s Reilley Keane and Kirk Sigmon recently authored an article for Law360 analyzing emerging considerations in patent eligibility as the United States Patent and Trademark Office continues to refine its approach to subject matter eligibility. In the article, the authors discuss practical steps companies and practitioners should consider as patent eligibility guidance evolves, offering…
Banner Witcoff proudly sponsors the OWLS Lacrosse 10th Annual Night Owl Benefit on Friday, March 27. The event brings together young professionals, community leaders, and influencers to celebrate and support OWLS’ mission of creating positive change for Chicago’s youth, communities, and future. OWLS is a sports-based youth development organization that creates opportunities for underserved youth in Chicago. With…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce that shareholder Azuka Dike has been elected to serve on the American Bar Association Intellectual Property Law (ABA-IPL) Section’s Board of Trustees of the Intellectual Property Law Foundation for a three-year term. Azuka is an active member of the ABA-IPL Section, currently serving as the Liaison to the ABA…
Banner Witcoff’s Mercedes Meyer will present during a Strafford live webinar on Thursday, March 12. The webinar, Section 1498 vs. March-In Rights: Scope, Procedural Mechanisms, Practical Consequences, Litigation Developments, will guide patent counsel on Section 1498 and government intervention in patent rights. The panel will discuss march-in rights and Section 1498, including the practical consequences…
On February 27, shareholder Kirk Sigmon was a featured guest on the Chromatic Counsel podcast, where he spoke about topics such as the adoption of technology in law firms, the importance of life-long learning for attorneys, future-proofing the practice of law, and strategies for attorneys to learn about emerging technologies. The podcast episode can be…
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