Banner Witcoff is pleased to share that Managing Intellectual Property (MIP) recognizes 16 Banner Witcoff attorneys in its 2025 edition of IP Stars, a guide to the world’s top intellectual property firms and practitioners. MIP recognized the following Banner Witcoff attorneys as 2025 IP Stars in their respective geographic locations and practice areas: The IP Stars rankings are based on research and…
Managing IP ranks Banner Witcoff’s trademark practice in its 2025 edition of “IP Stars,” a guide to the world’s top intellectual property firms. IP Stars “highly recommended” the firm’s trademark practice in Illinois, the guide’s highest recognition. Banner Witcoff is one of only seven “highly recommended” firms. The rankings are based on information Managing IP analysts obtain from thousands of law firms, practitioners, and their clients through interviews, surveys, and other…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce shareholders Robert Katz and Mercedes Meyer, Ph.D., have been recognized in the 2025 edition of WIPR Leaders, published by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR). According to its website, The WIPR research team spent months overhauling the methodology, curating a refined list of top-tier IP practitioners across 80 countries and…
By Shawn Buchanan and Leon Cao So, what’s happening at the PTAB? Director Review regarding reliance on previously cited art, collateral estoppel, successful use of secondary considerations, and more! Death by a thousand cites. Ecto World, LLC v. RAI Strategic Holdings, Inc., IPR2024-01280, Paper 13 (May 19, 2025) (Director Stewart) (The Director granted review, vacated…
Banner Witcoff is proud to share that shareholders Timothy C. Meece and Frederic M. Meeker are included in the 2025 edition of IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. The annual guide showcases top IP practitioners across in-house, private practice, and service provider roles. According to its website, “a slot in the 300 is the mark of a…
The American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) has nominated Shareholder Richard Stockton to serve on its Board of Directors for a 3-year term ending in 2028. If elected, Richard’s term will begin at the close of the AIPLA Annual Meeting scheduled for October 30-November 1, 2025. Read more about AIPLA by clicking here.
Banner Witcoff is pleased to share that nine attorneys are included in the 2025 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for their work in intellectual property law. 2025 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers:Robert F. AltherrJohn R. HutchinsRobert S. KatzChristopher L. McKeeFrederic MeekerDarrell G. MottleyBradley C. Wright 2025 Washington, D.C. Rising Stars:Evi T. ChristouScott M.…
Banner Witcoff is proud to be recognized in Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) magazine’s 2025 “IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals,” a directory that identifies the world’s leading patent service providers. Banner Witcoff is ranked as “highly recommended” in the prosecution category in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, and “recommended” in the prosecution category…
Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers Guide recognizes eight 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 more…
May 19, 2025 – Banner Witcoff is pleased to launch its 2025 summer associate program this month by welcoming six law students to its Chicago and Washington, D.C., offices. The summer associate program is a component of Banner Witcoff’s recruiting efforts. The firm offers law students the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, assist in diverse legal…
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