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McAndrews Secures Another Victory for Client Accord Healthcare, Inc.
On Dec. 30, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the April 2023 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 […]
01.02.25
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Christopher V. Carani Shares Perspectives on the Newly Adopted Design Law Treaty
After more than two decades of negotiation, the Design Law Treaty (DLT) has been adopted. Chris offers a firsthand look at his participation in the process to help bring harmony to international design law. For two weeks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 135 countries and dozens of NGOs discussed the intricacies of design law practice. Learn […]
01.02.25
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Chris Scharff Authors IP Litigator Article
In the November/December issue of IP Litigator, Chris contributed a story entitled, “Form Versus Function: Protecting Product Design Through Design Patents, Trade Dress, and Copyrights.” His article explores different ways to protect a product’s design, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Read the complete article here: Form Versus Function: Protecting Product Design […]
12.19.24
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University of Chicago Law School Shines the Spotlight on Alum Sandra Frantzen
Sandra has made significant professional contributions through her patent litigation work, worldwide IP portfolio management in fields such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and biotechnology, as well as her advocacy for the Arab American legal community. These accomplishments, and more, are highlighted by the University of Chicago Law School in this special feature. Read […]
12.17.24
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Christopher V. Carani Elected as an AIPLA Fellow
Congratulations to Chris on being elected as a Fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) by the AIPLA Board of Directors. AIPLA Fellows are chosen based on “(1) outstanding service to the Association, (2) prominence within the intellectual property profession, (3) learned contributions to the profession through teaching and writing, and (4) observance […]
12.16.24
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Christopher V. Carani Elected to AIPLA Board of Directors
McAndrews is proud to announce that partner Christopher V. Carani has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). Chris is a dedicated member of AIPLA with 25 years of active involvement. He previously chaired the AIPLA Design Rights Committee and now serves as […]
12.12.24
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Wil Rao Authors Lexology In-Depth’s Patent Litigation USA Chapter
Wil notes that “the burden and complexity of US patent litigation have increased in recent years.” Contributing factors include more litigation by NPEs, third-party funded cases, the America Invents Act of 2011, and landmark cases that have narrowed patent eligibility, injunction availability, and jury trials on invalidity. In his Lexology In-Depth Patent Litigation USA Chapter, […]
12.09.24
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McAndrews Secures Victory for Client Metrom Rail, LLC
On Nov. 20, the USPTO declined to institute an IPR requested by Siemens Mobility, Inc., Ground Transportation Systems USA, Inc., and Piper Networks, Inc., which had sought to challenge Metrom Rail’s Patent 9,731,738. Critical in the denial was McAndrews showing that the issues raised in the petition were substantially the same as those already considered […]
11.21.24
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