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Join Chris Carani for CLE Webinar “Design Patents Post-LKQ v. GM: Navigating New Obviousness Test for Design Patents”
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Central time, Chris will join an expert panel to provide guidance on obviousness issues in design patents. The discussion will focus on the LKQ decision and how it is unfolding in the courts and before the USPTO, including the new obviousness test, the challenges it raises, […]
09.29.25
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Scott McBride Co-Moderating Panel at Smart Business Dealmakers Minneapolis Conference
On Thursday, Oct. 9, from 10:00 to 10:40 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Scott is co-moderating the panel, “IP, People, and M&A: Protecting Critical Assets in Every Deal.” This session is part of the Smart Business Dealmakers Minneapolis conference, which connects entrepreneurs, investors, and advisers for a day of dynamic content and networking. The […]
09.25.25
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Sandra Frantzen Serves on “Global Litigation & Arbitration: Navigating Cross-Border Challenges” CLE Panel
Join Sandra on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 9 a.m. Pacific time/12 p.m. Eastern time for a webinar on the challenges of cross-border litigation and arbitration. The panelists, which include both outside and in-house counsel, will address forum selection and jurisdictional issues, challenges resulting from cross-border discovery, the impact of cultural considerations, and how to navigate […]
09.22.25
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Wil Rao Featured on Panel at the 2025 Trade Secret Legal Protection Summit in Boston
Wil participated in the session, “The Debate: Round 2 – To Catalogue or Not to Catalogue Your Trade Secrets.” The panelists covered whether you can log trade secret IP, variables in different industries, and supporting rationale. The session also shared examples of the costs and benefits of trade secret tracking, as well as effective strategies, […]
09.18.25
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Bob Surrette Authors Chicago Lawyer Column on IP
The column, entitled “Strategy, Innovation & IP,” was introduced in the August/September edition of Chicago Lawyer. It will examine practical strategies, emerging ideas, and real-world opportunities related to technology and intellectual property law, and support innovators and the attorneys who serve them. His first article, “How Chicago Became an IP Hub,” celebrates Chicago’s role as […]
09.09.25
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Chris Carani to Speak on Panel at 2025 IPO Annual Meeting in San Diego
On Monday, Sept. 8, Chris will speak on the panel “Designs Around the World in 60 Minutes” at 11 a.m. Pacific time. The session will cover design law updates worldwide, including the Design Law Treaty, “Schedule A” cases in the United States, recent changes to the European Union design protection system, and China’s implementation of […]
08.25.25
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23 McAndrews Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
McAndrews is proud to have 23 attorneys listed in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America, with 16 recognized as Best Lawyers and 7 recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Congratulations to the following Best Lawyers: Pat Arnold Chris Carani Ron DiCerbo Troy Groetken Sharon Hwang Debbie Laughton Ed Mas Pete McAndrews Paul […]
08.25.25
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Five McAndrews Attorneys Named to the 2025 IAM Strategy 300 List
Chris Carani, Troy Groetken, Eligio Pimentel, Wil Rao, and Tom Wimbiscus are recognized on this prestigious list. According to IAM, the list “identifies top practitioners who are taking IP portfolio management to the next level. These individuals are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.” IAM includes […]
08.18.25
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