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Joseph M. Potenza is featured in the National Law Journal’s 2017 “Intellectual Property Trailblazers,” a special issue that recognizes leading attorneys who have made their mark on practice, policy and technological advancements in intellectual property. Mr. Potenza was recognized for his 40-plus-year involvement with the American Bar Association, where he currently serves in the House…

Banner & Witcoff was recognized by Law360 as one of the law firms filing the most trademark lawsuits over the second quarter of 2017. Click here to read the article, “The Firms Filing the Most Trademark Cases.” A subscription is required.  

Darrell G. Mottley chairs the D.C. Bar Global Legal Practice Task Force, which is now seeking public comment on its report and recommendation to amend D.C. Court of Appeals Rule 46 — Admission to the Bar. Comments are due by close of business on Sept. 5, 2017. The Global Legal Practice Task Force proposes amendments…

Darrell G. Mottley discusses why promoting inclusion and engaging national and global membership are key to the D.C. Bar’s future in Washington Lawyer. In the article, “2010s: Solidifying the Bar’s Future,” Mr. Mottley, a past president of the D.C. Bar, says: “I am hoping [the Bar] will accomplish a new model of engaging its members and the entire D.C. Bar…

According to USPTO Patent Trial and Appeal Board data, Banner & Witcoff has filed more inter partes review petitions than any other law firm so far in 2017. As of May 31, the firm has filed nearly 50 IPR petitions for such clients as Comcast and Delphi Technologies. The firm has also opposed more than…

Banner & Witcoff hosted a welcome reception for the U.S.-China Legal Exchange Foundation on June 22. Click here to learn more about the foundation.  

Banner and Witcoff is recognized in Vault’s 2018 Top 150 Under 150, an annual list that highlights the best small and midsized firms with 150 or fewer attorneys. Banner & Witcoff is also recognized in Vault’s 2018 list of Best Intellectual Property Boutique Law Firms. The firms included in this annual list are selected by associates who practice in…

Supreme Court Not a Fan of Trademark Ban The Court held 8–0 that the Lanham Act’s ban on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional By R. Gregory Israelsen On Monday, June 19, 2017, the Supreme Court held in Matal v. Tam[i] that the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act violates the Free Speech Clause of the First…

Darrell G. Mottley and his fellow members of the D.C. Bar Leadership Development Committee will be honored with the Frederick B. Abramson Award at the D.C. Bar Celebration of Leadership on June 14. The Frederick B. Abramson Award annually recognizes a D.C. Bar committee or project that has significantly benefited the D.C. Bar and its members through innovation…

Louis DiSanto discusses why client YETI Coolers asked ASI, Sage and DistributorCentral to remove infringing products from product search databases in the article, “YETI Alleges Promo Drinkware Violates Intellectual Property Rights.” Click here to read the article.