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Patenting Blockchain Inventions Checklist Published in Practical Law Journal

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Reuters has published the “Patenting Blockchain Inventions Checklist,” co-authored by Hengyi Jiang of Banner Witcoff, in the January issue of Practical Law: The Journal. Jiang collaborated with Aseet Patel, founder and CEO of PatentOAResponse.com, and Jenifer Lake, a patent agent and patent program manager at a Fortune 500 financial services firm, to create a comprehensive…

IP Alert | 2024 Patent Law Year in Review

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Banner Witcoff’s annual Patent Law Year in Review for 2024, a summary of key cases and rulings from the Supreme Court, Federal Circuit, and PTAB, is published. The full case write-up, authored by Scott M. Kelly, Matt Becker, and David Glass, is available for download here. Scott and Matt presented their summaries to the D.C.…

IP Alert | 2025 U.S. Trademark Fee Changes

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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced its final rule to update its trademark fee schedule effective January 18, 2025. Not only will fees increase for both new applications and existing registrations, but the new rule will change the way trademark applications are filed in the first place. Impactful Changes to…

Banner Witcoff Secures Win for Sebia

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Banner Witcoff secured a win for client Sebia at the PTAB by convincing the Board to deny institution of Helena Labs’ Petition for Inter Partes Review of Sebia’s patent related to separation of hemoglobins.  Banner Witcoff argued that Helena Labs’ prior art and arguments were the same as or substantially the same as those consider…

Timothy Meece and Frederic Meeker Named in 2024 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

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Banner Witcoff is proud to share that attorneys Timothy C. Meece and Frederic M. Meeker are included in the 2024 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…

PTAB Highlights | Takeaways from Recent Decisions in Post-Issuance Proceedings

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By Hengyi Jiang and Eliza Yang So, what’s new at the PTAB? Improper use of claim charts, public accessibility of standard documents, the meaning of “processor,” and more! Long on pages, short on particulars. Nearmap US, Inc. v. Eagle View Technologies, Inc., IPR2024-00716, Paper 9 (October 9, 2024) (White, joined by Baer and Cass) (denying…

Banner Witcoff Welcomes Three New Associates

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Banner Witcoff is excited to announce its new class of first-year associates in the firm’s Chicago and Washington, DC offices. David Glass, Jacob Hinish, and Mary Kate Nowak are the latest additions to the seasoned team of more than 110 attorneys. David Glass*, D.C., focuses on patent prosecution and litigation. Before his legal career, he…

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

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On Monday, November 4, Banner Witcoff attorneys and staff gathered for the fourth year to assemble 800 stockings for Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Stockings for Heroes. Hosted by the firm’s Veterans Affinity Group, attorneys and staff filled the stockings with gloves, socks, snacks, cookies, puzzle books, and homemade cards. The stockings will be donated to veterans…

Applications Now Open: Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship

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Banner Witcoff has opened the application process for the 2025 program of the Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship. Law students can submit applications now through January 3, 2025. Created to strengthen diversity and inclusion in the field of intellectual property law, the fellowship provides 1L and 2L students with the opportunity to participate in the…

2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms” Recognizes Banner Witcoff

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Banner Witcoff received three national and three regional rankings in the 2025 edition of the Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” The firm received the below rankings: National Tier 2 Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Patent Patent Law Metropolitan Tier 1 Chicago Litigation – Intellectual Property Litigation – Patent Patent Law Banner Witcoff’s complete list of rankings…
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