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Chris Carani and Phil Ruben Author AIPLA Amicus Brief on Critical Case Impacting Design Patent Law
Chris and Phil authored an amicus brief on behalf of the American Intellectual Property Law Association in Range of Motion v. Armaid, urging the Federal Circuit to grant en banc rehearing to restore clarity in design patent law, particularly on issues of infringement and claim construction. The brief focuses on two core points: (1) foreclosing […]
05.04.26
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Wil Rao Joins Fireside Chat With OUII Supervisory Attorney Winston at ACI’s Think Tank on ITC Litigation & Enforcement
On Tuesday, May 5, at 11:45 a.m. ET, Wil will appear alongside the Office of Unfair Import Investigations supervisory attorney R. Whitney Winston to offer rare, candid insights on what’s working – and what’s not – in current ITC Section 337 practice. Wil and Whitney will explore, from an OUII attorney’s perspective, procedural trends, practitioner […]
04.28.26
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Chris Carani Speaks on Design Patent Validity and Infringement at ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting
On Thursday, April 16, Chris participated in the CLE session, “Determining Design Patent Validity Infringement” at the ABA’s Intellectual Property Law section annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The session examined how recent Federal Circuit decisions have reshaped the framework for analyzing design patent validity at the USPTO and in the courts. Cases such as International […]
04.27.26
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Bob Surrette to Join Panel “Hidden Value, Hidden Risk: The Critical Role of IP in M&A”
On Thursday, April 30, from 2:30 to 3:10 p.m. CT in St. Louis, Bob will participate in a Smart Business Dealmakers Conference panel on identifying IP value – and risk – in M&A deals. Those attending will hear perspectives from an experienced CEO, an investor who views IP as a core value driver, and Bob, […]
04.16.26
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Ron DiCerbo Analyzes Schedule A Litigation’s Role Amid Court Concerns
In a recent Managing IP article, Ron emphasizes that despite the increasing scrutiny of Schedule A litigation, it remains a cornerstone of U.S. brand protection. Schedule A offers a cost-effective way to combat online counterfeiting. Ron highlights a growing focus on client education and more strategic, disciplined use of the tool as it evolves under […]
04.16.26
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Ben Mahon Covers Ethics for IP Practitioners in IPO Chat Channel Webinar
On Wednesday, April 29, at noon CT, Ben, alongside Tammy Pennington Rhodes of SuperCharger, and Hunter Yancey of Qualcomm, will discuss “Ethics for IP Practitioners: Balancing Civility and Zealous Advocacy.” This CLE will explore recent case law from various jurisdictions and tribunals involving interesting legal ethics and civility issues for both outside and in-house counsel. […]
04.15.26
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Ben Mahon Speaks at ACI Paragraph IV Disputes Conference
On Wednesday, April 22, at 4:15 p.m. ET, Ben will participate in the panel, “It’s Not Over Yet: Preparing Hatch-Waxman Cases for Federal Circuit Appeal.” The session will examine how to effectively prepare Hatch-Waxman cases for appeal, from identifying issues that resonate with the Federal Circuit and shaping persuasive arguments to assessing success rates, avoiding […]
04.13.26
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Christopher Santone Shares Strategic Insights on, and Misconceptions About, Design Patent Prosecution
On Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m. CT, as part of a National Association of Patent Practitioners Education webinar, Chris – a design patent agent at McAndrews – will deliver insight into how design patents are leveraged in today’s intellectual property landscape. The program will cover the fundamentals of design patent prosecution, including distinctions between […]
04.07.26
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