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Bob Surrette’s Chicago Lawyer Column Highlights the U.S. International Trade Commission as Enforcement Option
For patent infringement involving imported goods, Bob explains why the ITC is a powerful option. For example, the ITC can move quickly, has specialized judges, and can issue exclusion orders blocking infringing products from entering the United States. While the ITC cannot award monetary damages, it is also often leveraged as a strategy alongside traditional […]
06.30.26
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Nine McAndrews Attorneys Recognized on Lawdragon’s 2026 List of 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers
Pat Arnold, Chris Carani, Ron DiCerbo, Sandra Frantzen, Leland Hansen, Ed Mas, Hank Spuhler, Bob Surrette, and Tom Wimbiscus have been selected to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers list. Lawdragon has produced guides for more than 20 years and has expanded its coverage of intellectual property with this list, now in its […]
06.25.26
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McAndrews Secures Victory for Client Accord Healthcare, Inc.
On June 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the September 2024 District Court opinion in favor of McAndrews client Accord Healthcare, Inc. Accord filed an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for approval to market a generic version of Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin® branded extended release oxycodone hydrochloride tablets. Purdue Pharma […]
06.10.26
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Wil Rao to Serve on Panel Discussing First 72 Hours of Trade Secret Crises
On Wednesday, June 3 at 11:55 a.m. ET, Wil, alongside Jodie Pimentel of the International WELL Building Institute, Elaine Drager of Nokia, and Harry Halikias of Sony Music Publishing, will participate on the CenterForce Trade Secrets Strategy Summit panel, “No More Hope-and-Pray”: Inside the First 72 Hours of a Trade Secret Crisis.” This session examines […]
06.02.26
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Ron DiCerbo Authors Chapter in International Comparative Legal Guide – Trademarks 2026
Ron examines the USPTO’s new trademark rules in his chapter, “Trademark Owners Await the USPTO’s New Rules Prohibiting Registration Under the Failure-to-Function Doctrine.” He covers key takeaways of the updated legislation, relevant case studies, and expected trends moving forward. Read Ron’s chapter here: https://bit.ly/4uIINNQ
06.02.26
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13 McAndrews Attorneys Named to the 2026 IAM Patent 1000
Chris Carani, Sandra Frantzen, Leland Hansen, Debbie Laughton, Ed Mas, Pete McAndrews, Chad Pahnke, Eligio Pimentel, Wil Rao, Chris Scharff, Bob Surrette, Mike Tomsa, and Tom Wimbiscus are recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, which highlights the world’s leading patent professionals. According to IAM, “From start to finish, the team at […]
06.01.26
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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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