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Five McAndrews Attorneys Recognized as IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026

Chris Carani, Troy Groetken, Eligio Pimentel, Wil Rao, and Tom Wimbiscus have all been recognized as IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders. The list honors leading intellectual property professionals, including in-house counsel, outside counsel, and service provider roles. These individuals are recognized by peers for their strategic approach to creating, protecting, managing, transacting, and enforcing patent […]

12.30.25
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Ron DiCerbo Shares How Schedule A Litigation Combats Online Counterfeiters

In both Reuters Legal and Westlaw Today (links below), Ron provides insights into Schedule A litigation and how it offers ways to stop online counterfeiters, delivering significant advantages related to both effectiveness and cost-efficiency. Read the articles here: Reuters Legal Westlaw Today

12.22.25
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Chris Carani and Phil Ruben Presented at the Auto IP & Legal USA Summit

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, in Detroit, Chris and Phil covered U.S. design patent developments at the sixth annual summit for innovators driving legal and IP transformation in the automotive industry. Chris and Phil addressed case law developments, automotive prosecution strategies, and common misconceptions about design patent law. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/48bT6ju

12.11.25
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Christopher Carani, Phil Ruben, and Sean Sparrow Cover the Latest in Design Patent Developments in ICLG Chapter

Christopher, Phil, and Sean co-authored the International Comparative Legal Guides “Designs 2026” U.S. chapter. It discusses recent developments and cases impacting design law in their jurisdiction, ranging from application and registration to invalidity and enforcement. Read the chapter here: https://bit.ly/4ryiFUN

12.09.25
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Ron DiCerbo and Christian Hallerud Author Chapter in WTR’s Trademark Litigation Review 2026

Ron and Christian’s feature, “Pivotal Decisions Shaping the Future of Brand Protection in the Digital Age,” covers U.S. trademark litigation over the past year and court decisions transforming the trademark landscape. Their article focuses on the implications of precedential cases, including the Dewberry decision and Yuga Labs. These matters provided clarification on the scope of […]

12.08.25
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Wil Rao and Christian Hallerud Author Lexology In-Depth’s Patent Litigation USA Chapter

Patent litigation in the U.S. has become increasingly complex. Wil and Christian’s article highlights developments of interest from cases over the past 18 months that are shaping the space, along with legislative proposals that aim to rebalance patent rights and refine key issues around expert testimony, damages standards, personal jurisdiction, and estoppel. Read the article […]

11.24.25
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Bob Surrette Authors Crain’s Chicago Business Article on Schedule A Litigation

Online counterfeiting poses a rapidly growing threat to many businesses. To help combat this issue, brand owners have turned to Schedule A lawsuits for a multitude of reasons, including the ability to consolidate multiple defendants into a single case to reduce litigation costs, expedited injunctions that disrupt the spread of counterfeit goods, and the ability […]

11.19.25
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McAndrews and Milwaukee Business Journal Host Publisher’s Dinner to Discuss Intellectual Property Issues

Leading legal and business executives in the Milwaukee area came together to discuss how companies are protecting intellectual property amidst rising challenges due to issues such as AI, foreign infringement, and patent policy reforms. Participants, including McAndrews’ Bob Surrette and Debbie Laughton, emphasized proactive IP strategies – from clear AI policies and trade secret protection […]