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By Jordan Bodner and Craig Kronenthal So, what’s new at the PTAB? Mental process steps combined with practical application patentable under 35 § USC 101, delaying the filing of an IPR until after the PGR deadline, the need for corroborating evidence in support of provisional application drafting, and more! Rock-solid concept. DynaEnergetics Europe GmbH v.…

By Justin Philpott Are you among the growing population of electric vehicle (EV) drivers? Within that segment, are you among the increasing proportion of EV drivers that have experienced the frustration of attempting to charge their non-Tesla EV at broken, busy, and poor performing charging stations not emblazoned with those five recognizable, red letters atop?…

The attorneys and staff of Banner Witcoff are saddened by the recent passing of John Harris Curry. John joined the firm as an attorney in its Washington DC office in 2017 and was a valued member of the electrical and computer engineering practice. Prior to joining the firm, John worked as a patent examiner at…

Banner Witcoff remembers our friend and colleague Ken Smolik, who passed away on March 31, 2024. Ken joined the firm as a patent agent in 2001 and was a valuable member of the electrical and computer engineering practice. Ken earned a B.S., with highest honors, and a M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois.…

Banner Witcoff is sponsoring the 2024 Innovations in Climate Resilience (ICR) Conference in Washington, D.C., from April 22-24. ICR’s mission, according to its website, is to “bring together the world’s brightest minds to solve the greatest challenge of our time.” This year’s theme, “Solutions For Scaling Change,” will include sessions on achieving rapid carbon neutrality,…

By Zachary Getzelman and Andy Kim So, what’s new at the PTAB? Trusting public accessibility of a prior art reference, providing analysis of a product practicing the claimed invention, relying on a foreign patent office’s views of a reference, and more! You just can’t trust the reference these days. Medivis, Inc. v. Novarad Corp., IPR2023-00042,…

Acquisition International’s 2023 Leading Adviser Awards recognizes Darrell Mottley as a Washington, DC, Leading Patent & Trademark Protection Attorney of the Year. Acquisition International’s annual Leading Adviser Awards highlights the most renowned and innovative professionals from around the world. Based on research conducted over the last 12 months, the awards recognize individuals for innovation, leadership,…

Banner Witcoff is pleased to support the OWLS Lacrosse 2024 Annual Benefit on Friday, March 22. The benefit will support the efforts to expand OWLS outreach and school partnerships, competitive play, and academic advancement programs. According to its website, OWLS Lacrosse is a sports-based youth development nonprofit that invites students in Chicago’s underserved neighborhoods to…

Banner Witcoff is proud to help celebrate National Industrial Design Day.  Industrial designers improve our lives filling the world with more beautiful products.  As noted on IDSA’s website, “Product design and related services generate billions of dollars in sales and the number of U.S.-awarded design patents has reached an all-time high.”  Banner Witcoff extends it…