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Bob Surrette’s Chicago Lawyer Column Covers the Dynamic 2025 Patent Litigation Landscape
In the October/November issue of Chicago Lawyer, Bob’s Strategy, Innovation, & IP column “A Wave of Filings: The Rollercoaster of Patent Litigation in 2025,” highlights the latest trends in patent litigation. He explores how the increase in patent infringement case filings, Schedule A litigation uncertainty, and policy shifts at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board […]
11.07.25
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McAndrews Welcomes New Associates
McAndrews is pleased to announce the addition of associates John Dewar, Thomas Kunnasery, Andrew Mills, Garrett Muscott, and Jacqueline Vega to the team. John concentrates on patent litigation and prosecution, as well as trademark and copyright disputes. Prior to joining the firm as a full-time associate, John worked as a summer associate, gaining experience in […]
11.06.25
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Debbie Laughton to Speak at IPLAC’s 2025 Annual IP Symposium
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 2:45 p.m. CT, Debbie will serve on the panel “AI & Ethics: Navigating Legal and Moral Frontiers.” The symposium will take place at the Union League Club in Chicago. It is a full-day program that covers the latest developments in IP – including trade secrets, AI and ethics – a […]
11.04.25
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Sanjay Murthy to Present at UIC Law’s 69th Annual Intellectual Property, Information & Privacy Law Conference
On Friday, Nov. 7, at 8:45 a.m. CT, Sanjay will cover “Ethics in Prosecuting IP – Traditional Knowledge, Genetic Resources, and Other Issues.” For more than six decades, this conference has been a staple in IP CLE programming. The agenda will cover a wide range of topics, from IP ethics to cybersecurity, data regulation, and […]
10.29.25
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McAndrews Elects New Partner, Sean Sparrow
McAndrews, Held & Malloy is pleased to announce the election of Sean Sparrow to Partner. Sean practices in all areas of intellectual property law. He has extensive experience in protecting and analyzing design rights. His work in that area includes drafting and prosecuting design patent applications, rendering infringement and invalidity opinions, and counseling clients on […]
10.27.25
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Tom Wimbiscus to Present at Pharma & Biotech Patent Litigation North America
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 11:30 a.m. ET at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, Tom will participate on a panel entitled, “Section 112/Enablement: Finding a Path Out of Murky Waters.” The group will discuss how to adjust prosecution and litigation strategies, and preserve IP strength, given the Supreme Court’s ruling in Amgen v. Sanofi and heightened […]
10.27.25
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Scott McBride Provides Insight as a Panelist at IPLAC’s 2025 Annual IP Symposium
On Wednesday, Nov. 5, at 1:40 p.m. CT, Scott will serve on the panel “Trade Secret Protection & Remedies Under the Defend Trade Secrets Act.” The symposium will take place at the Union League Club in Chicago. It is a full-day program that covers the latest developments in IP – including trade secrets, AI and […]
10.24.25
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Chris Scharff Quoted in Law360 Article, “Patent Landscape Shifts as Squires Takes on Key PTAB Role”
This Law360 article discusses the recent shift of USPTO director John Squires taking on the sole authority to institute America Invents Act review. Practitioners weigh in on the effects that change will have on PTAB institution rates, PTAB access, costs, and timelines. Chris said, “If review is instituted, a very short order may be appropriate, […]
10.24.25
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