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Shareholder Chad Pahnke Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000
IAM recognized Chad in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide for his deep experience assisting clients with both offensive and defensive aspects of intellectual property law. He has managed and grown substantial U.S. and foreign patent portfolios in industries ranging widely in technology and scope, applying both deep technical understanding and commercial acumen to produce […]
09.17.26
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Chris Carani to Speak at UIC Law’s International Intellectual Property Practice Webinar
On Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 9:50-10:20 a.m. CT, Chris will deliver a presentation on “Key Developments in International Trademark & Design Law.” This is part of a comprehensive one-day CLE program featuring IP issues including patents, trademarks, design rights, and AI put on by UIC School of Law’s Center for Intellectual Property, Information and Privacy […]
09.14.26
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Shareholder Wil Rao Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000
IAM recognized Wil in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide as a seasoned patent lawyer who advises companies on patent prosecution, litigation, licensing, technology transfer, and broader IP strategy. He leverages both litigation and procurement mindsets to strategically counsel clients, an uncommon skill combination that has delivered exceptional results. IAM said that Wil “combines portfolio […]
09.14.26
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Shareholder Ed Mas Recognized in the IAM Patent 1000
IAM featured Ed in the 2026 IAM Patent 1000 Guide for his reputation as a world-class trial and appellate attorney with experience securing case victories that have helped define the current terrain of patent law. IAM said, “Edward Mas is … integral to the practice, bringing substantial experience in technically demanding life sciences disputes.” Read more […]
09.14.26
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Debbie Laughton to Speak on University of Chicago Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Panel on Strategies for AI Startups
On Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. CT at the UChicago Science Incubator, Debbie will participate on a panel that will bring together AI company founders and investors to explore how startups can build and protect a defensible competitive advantage. The session will discuss what constitutes IP in today’s AI landscape, when patents and trade […]
09.10.26
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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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