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Ron DiCerbo Covers Schedule A Litigation in IPO Chat Channel Webinar
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, Ron, alongside IPO’s Anti-Counterfeiting Committee Chair Mike Sweeney, Vice President of Brand Protection, Legal Affairs and Policy at Corsearch, discussed how brands are increasingly turning to Schedule A litigation to combat online counterfeiters quickly and cost-effectively. The webinar, entitled “The ‘Schedule A, B, and Cs of Protecting Against Online Counterfeiting,” explored […]
09.03.26
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Chad Stroud Authors Article on What Food Companies Should Know About Patents Versus Trade Secrets
Chad’s article in the Institute of Food Technologists’ Brain Food Blog helps readers understand the differences between patents and trade secrets so they can make optimal decisions about protecting their intellectual property. It emphasizes that businesses should choose or combine these protections based on factors such as whether an innovation can be reverse engineered, the […]
09.01.26
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Six McAndrews Attorneys Honored as 2026 IP Stars
Chris Carani, Sandra Frantzen, Ed Mas, Eligio Pimentel, Wil Rao, and Bob Surrette are all named “IP Stars” by Managing IP. Managing IP also ranks the firm as “highly recommended” in patent disputes and patent prosecution. IP Stars is a leading specialist guide for companies and individuals seeking experienced legal practitioners to handle contentious and […]
08.26.26
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Debbie Laughton Recognized as Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting, and Law 2026
Congratulations to Debbie on her inclusion on this list, which in part honors Chicagoland legal professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and help organizations navigate complex, high-stakes matters. Crain’s said that Debbie “leads patent disputes involving hundreds of millions and, in some cases, billions of dollars… In 2025, Laughton led a litigation team representing one of […]
08.20.26
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McAndrews, Held & Malloy Attorneys Recognized as 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers
14 McAndrews attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The following shareholders have been named to the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers list: Pat Arnold Chris Carani Ron DiCerbo Sandra Frantzen Debbie Laughton Matt McAndrews Paul McAndrews Pete McAndrews Bob Surrette Tom Wimbiscus The 2027 Rising Stars […]
08.20.26
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19 Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
McAndrews is proud to have 19 attorneys listed in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers in America, with 14 recognized as Best Lawyers and 5 recognized as Best Lawyers: One to Watch. Congratulations to the following Best Lawyers: Pat Arnold Chris Carani Ron DiCerbo Ed Mas Paul McAndrews Pete McAndrews Scott McBride Alex Menchaca Katie […]
08.20.26
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Shareholder Chris Scharff Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000
IAM recognized Chris in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide. Chris focuses on all areas of intellectual property, particularly patent litigation, post-grant review proceedings, and IP transactions. He has represented clients in more than 70 inter partes review proceedings before the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board. IAM said Chris is “a versatile IP practitioner […]
08.11.26
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15 McAndrews Attorneys Recognized in Legal 500’s U.S. Elite Rankings
Pat Arnold, Chris Carani, Sandra Frantzen, Sarine Hagopian, Leland Hansen, Debbie Laughton, Ed Mas, Matt McAndrews, Pete McAndrews, Alex Menchaca, Chad Pahnke, Wil Rao, Matt Rudd, Bob Surrette, and Tom Wimbiscus are included in the inaugural edition of Legal 500’s Chicago Elite rankings for Intellectual Property. Additionally, Matt McAndrews is also ranked in the area […]
08.07.26
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