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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…

By Jake Earl and Jacob Hinish So, what’s happening at the PTAB? Claim construction even when the parties agree it is not necessary, overly general citations, design choice, and more! Parties agree no claim construction is necessary; Board says not so fast. PLR Worldwide Sales Limited v. Flip Phone Games, Inc., IPR2024-00132, Paper 29 (April…

By Paul Rivard and Camille Sauer The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a memorandum on March 24, 2025 providing guidance on its rescinding of the prior interim process for discretionary denials and another memorandum on March 26, 2025 outlining a new interim procedure under which the Director will discretionarily deny institution of…

Kirk A. Sigmon and Sydney Huppert In April, the Federal Circuit offered important guidance on the subject matter eligibility of patent claims directed to artificial intelligence and machine learning (“AI/ML”) in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp., No. 2023-2437 (Fed. Cir. April 18, 2025) (“Recentive Analytics”).  While this case clarifies some issues, it largely aligns…