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Banner Witcoff is proud to contribute to the latest edition of Panoramic: Designs (USA) by Lexology. Shareholders Alisa Abbott, Bradley Van Pelt, Robert Katz, and Sonia Okolie authored the U.S. chapter, providing insights into the current design patent landscape in the United States. The guide enables side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the legal…

Banner Witcoff’s David Glass and Reilley Keane discuss the rapidly evolving field of subject matter eligibility at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and courts, and practical guidance for practitioners for Law360’s quarterly Patent Eligibility Bulletin. The installment explores a recent decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reinforcing the boundaries of patent…

Banner Witcoff is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in Legal 500’s Chicago Elite rankings for Intellectual Property. The Legal 500 City Elite rankings highlight leading lawyers in key regional markets across the United States, recognizing attorneys who are handling complex matters and making an impact within their practice…

Banner Witcoff is included in MLex’s recently published article, “US Consensus Could Bolster Global Push for WIPO Design Treaty,” which summarizes comments submitted to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by key stakeholders regarding whether the United States should join the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Riyadh Design Law Treaty (RDLT). The full article, which is…

Banner Witcoff Shareholder Justin Philpott recently spoke with Parola Analytics on how electric vehicle (EV) charging is evolving, sharing his perspective on the technological and commercial developments shaping the sector. Justin, who has previously written about EV charging infrastructure and patent trends, discusses how the market has changed over the past few years and whether…

Banner Witcoff’s Hengyi Jiang is published in both Westlaw Today and Reuters Legal, offering timely analysis on evolving issues affecting patent challenges before the USPTO. In these publications, Hengyi examines developments related to PTAB practice and discretionary denial, providing practical insight into how emerging policy shifts may impact patent owners and petitioners—particularly in cross-border and…

Banner Witcoff’s Reilley Keane and Kirk Sigmon recently authored an article for Law360 analyzing emerging considerations in patent eligibility as the United States Patent and Trademark Office continues to refine its approach to subject matter eligibility. In the article, the authors discuss practical steps companies and practitioners should consider as patent eligibility guidance evolves, offering…

In a recent National Defense Magazine article, Banner Witcoff attorneys Chris Galfano and Jason Shull outline key considerations for defense-related companies seeking patent protection and explain why a proactive patent strategy is essential to sustaining competitive advantage and safeguarding mission-critical inventions. The full article can be found by clicking here.

Banner Witcoff attorneys Robert Katz and Sean Jungels have authored an article published by IAM Media titled “The Federal Circuit Is Moving Design Patent Law in the Wrong Direction.” The authors write, “The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit got it wrong in Range of Motion Products v. Armaid Company Inc., distorting principles…

Managing Intellectual Property’s annual MIP Americas Awards recognizes Banner Witcoff’s Design Patent practice. The firm has been shortlisted for Design Patent Firm of the Year in the national category. Over the last decade, Banner Witcoff has acquired, on average, nearly 1,000 U.S. design patents per year for our clients. The firm has procured design patent…