Banner Witcoff has opened the application process for the 2022 program of the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship. First- and second-year law students can submit applications now through Jan. 10, 2022. Created to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law, the fellowship provides 1L and 2L students with the opportunity to…
Banner Witcoff attorneys Alisa Abbott and Kirk Sigmon were recognized in the 2021 edition of Managing Intellectual Property Rising Stars. The Rising Stars guide features up-and-coming IP practitioners from more than 50 jurisdictions who contribute to the success of their firms and clients. Alisa and Kirk — both based in Banner Witcoff’s Washington, D.C., office…
Attorneys Anna L. King, Robert S. Katz, Katie Laatsch Fink, Richard S. Stockton, Sean J. Jungles, Maurine L. Knutsson, Liz Brodzinski and Heather Smith-Carra have been appointed to serve on International Trademark Association (INTA) committees for the 2022-2023 term. Their appointments take effect on Jan. 1, 2022, and will conclude on Dec. 31, 2023. Anna…
Banner Witcoff is proud to sponsor the Licensing Executive Society (LES) 2021 Annual Meeting taking place online September 27-30. The LES Annual Meeting will provide insight on effective ways to acquire, protect and monetize intellectual property in the post-Covid-19 age. You can read more and register for the event here.
Banner Witcoff is proud to sponsor Race Judicata, a 5k run/walk that will take place on September 23, 2021. The annual 5k benefits the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services, an organization of more than 3,000 volunteer attorneys who donate legal services to thousands of low-income Chicago residents. Read more about the event here.
Banner Witcoff attorney Justin Philpott will moderate a panel on IP in climate change mitigation technologies on Wednesday, September 22 from 9-10 am CT. The online panel, hosted by Banner Witcoff and Sagacious IP, will explore how tech-driven organizations can contribute to a green future. Panelists include IP leaders in varied industries and academia. You…
Banner Witcoff is sponsoring the Fitness Challenge at the Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) 2021 Annual Meeting. The Fitness Challenge starts on Sunday, September 19 and ends on Thursday, September 30. Participants will be able to log their daily activities using a mobile app and their own personal fitness trackers, with bonus challenges to earn…
Over the years, video games have grown into a larger industry than movies, television, and music. Intellectual property has always been a key driver in the business of video games, with disputes between players big and small on patents, copyrights, and trademarks. As the industry has grown, the intellectual property issues have leveled up too.…
Represented Ashworth Bros. Inc. in two IPR proceedings against Laitram, LLC, finding that eight (8) of nine (9) asserted claims of the two patents at issue are unpatentable for obviousness on multiple prior art grounds. All of the claims of Laitram’s ‘645 patent were found unpatentable in IPR 2020-594 and four (4) of the five…
Banner Witcoff attorneys Michael Krashin and Timothy Rechtien will be presenters for an Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) webinar on September 23 from 10-11:30 a.m. CDT. The webinar, Protecting Your Business, will provide attendees with a deep dive into what Intellectual Property rights are and why those rights are valuable. The webinar will give insight on…
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