IP Alert | 2024 Patent Law Year in Review
NEWS -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
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IP Alert | 2025 U.S. Trademark Fee Changes
NEWS -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
Banner Witcoff Secures Win for Sebia
CASES, NEWS -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
Timothy Meece and Frederic Meeker Named in 2024 IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders
NEWS -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
PTAB Highlights | Takeaways from Recent Decisions in Post-Issuance Proceedings
NEWS -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
Banner Witcoff Welcomes Three New Associates
NEWS -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
Banner Witcoff Hosts Holiday Charity Event: Donates 800 Stockings to Soldiers’ Angels Holiday Stockings for Heroes
NEWS -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
Applications Now Open: Donald W. Banner Diversity Fellowship
NEWS -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
2025 Edition of “Best Law Firms” Recognizes Banner Witcoff
NEWS -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
Kirk Sigmon Quoted in InformationWeek on the Intellectual Property Risks of Generative AI
NEWS -Banner Witcoff’s Kirk Sigmon was recently featured in InformationWeek’s article, The Intellectual Property Risks of GenAI, offering industry insights on the legal complexities surrounding intellectual property (IP) in generative AI.
