Karina Laufenberg, Author at Banner Witcoff

How Fed. Circ. Shaped Subject Matter Eligibility In 2025

NEWS - 12.08.25

It’s been a little over 10 years since the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Alice Corp. v. CLS Bank International published in 2014, laying out a two-step analysis for

Banner Witcoff Sponsors the IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration

EVENT - 12.08.25

Banner Witcoff is pleased to be a sponsor of the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation (IPOEF) Awards Celebration on December 16 in Washington, DC. The annual awards celebration honors accomplishments

Banner Witcoff Welcomes Four New Associates

NEWS - 12.02.25

Banner Witcoff is excited to announce its new class of first-year associates in our Chicago and Washington, DC offices. Grace Beach, Kyler Kappes, Greta Zimmerman, and Elizabeth Yang are the

Patent Law Year in Review 2025: Matt Becker and Scott M. Kelly Present for DC Bar

EVENT - 11.26.25

Banner Witcoff’s Matt Becker and Scott M. Kelly will provide an in-depth review of the most significant case developments shaping the field in 2025 during their “Patent Law Year in

DMV Corporate IP Roundtable Explores Best Practices for Patenting AI Inventions

EVENT, EVENT - Roundtable - 11.26.25

Banner Witcoff’s next DMV Corporate IP Roundtable will take place on December 15 at Patsy’s American in Vienna, Virginia. Shareholder Kirk Sigmon will lead the discussion, offering key takeaways on

Win For Banner Witcoff Client Greenbrier in Federal Circuit Court Affirming Summary Judgment of No Patent Infringement

CASES, NEWS - 11.26.25

November 26, 2025 — Banner Witcoff’s client, The Greenbrier Companies, among the largest U.S. manufacturer of railroad cars and an industry leader, prevailed in a Federal Circuit decision affirming summary

Designs in the Age of AI: Navigating the Next Frontier

EVENT - 11.25.25

Banner Witcoff’s Sean Jungels will present during the International Trademark Association (INTA) Designs in the Age of AI: Navigating the Next Frontier program on December 11 in Washington, DC and

Mercedes Meyer Co-Chairs 8th Annual Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence

EVENT - 11.25.25

Banner Witcoff’s Mercedes Meyer will co-chair the 8th Annual Summit on Life Sciences IP Due Diligence on December 3-4 in Boston. As co-chair, Mercedes will moderate the “Doomsday Session: Preparing

Banner Witcoff Recognized by LCLD as a 2025 Compass Award Winner

NEWS - 11.25.25

Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce it has been named a Compass Award winner by LCLD, which recognizes law firms and corporations that show a strong commitment to building a

Banner Witcoff Hosts Holiday Charity Event: Donates 800 Stockings to Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Stockings for Heroes

NEWS - 11.24.25

On Wednesday, November 19, Banner Witcoff attorneys and staff gathered for the fifth year to assemble 800 stockings for Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Stockings for Heroes. Hosted by the firm’s Veterans

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Author: Karina Laufenberg