Banner Witcoff is proud to share that the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide recognizes nine Banner Witcoff attorneys. The following Banner Witcoff attorneys are included in the Lawdragon published guide: According to its website, Lawdragon selected the 500 recognized attorneys through journalistic research, submissions, and vetting with industry professionals. You can read…
Banner Witcoff responded to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) request for input on the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT) adopted by WIPO Member States in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on November 22, 2024. Specifically, the comment submitted addressed whether the United States should become a party to the…
For decades, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) has refused trademark applications covering cannabis products because the applicant could not demonstrate lawful use in commerce under federal law. However, in April 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a final order rescheduling certain cannabis products and state-licensed medical…
For the 23rd consecutive year, Banner Witcoff has been ranked as the leading U.S. Law Firm on the 2025 U.S. Design Patent Toteboard. In 2025, Banner Witcoff obtained 1,187 U.S. design patents on behalf of clients. Since 2016, Banner Witcoff has acquired unparalleled experience helping its clients by procuring over 11,000 U.S. design patents –…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to share that the 2026 “IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals,” has recognized the firm and its attorneys for patent litigation and prosecution and strategy. Banner Witcoff is ranked as “highly recommended” in the prosecution category in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and “recommended” in the prosecution category Nationally…
20 Banner Witcoff attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2026 Illinois and Washington, DC Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for their intellectual property practice. 2026 Super Lawyers Robert Altherr, Washington, DC Marc Cooperman, Chicago Louis DiSanto, Chicago John Hutchins, Washington, DC Robert Katz, Washington, DC Erik Maurer, Chicago Christopher McKee, Washington, DC…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to launch its 2026 summer associate program this month by welcoming eight law students to its Chicago and Washington, D.C. offices. The summer associate program is a key component of Banner Witcoff’s recruiting efforts. The firm offers law students the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, assist in diverse legal assignments, and participate…
Banner Witcoff is proud to announce that four of our attorneys earned recognition in the 2026 edition of WIPR Leaders, published by the World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR). The guide is dedicated to identifying the world’s leading lawyers in patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. The following attorneys have been named to the 2026 edition of…
By Kyler Kappes and Elizabeth Yang So, what’s happening at the PTAB? Functional language, establishing priority, adding new annotations in Reply, and more! Heads I win, tails you lose—argue functional language both ways. Samsung Elecs. Co. v. Harbor Island Dynamic, LLC, IPR2024-01404, Paper 32 (Mar. 11, 2026) (Jung, joined by Anderson and Peslak). Because Petitioner’s anticipation…
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