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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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Chris Carani Speaks on Design Patent Validity and Infringement at ABA-IPL Section Annual Meeting
On Thursday, April 16, Chris participated in the CLE session, “Determining Design Patent Validity Infringement” at the ABA’s Intellectual Property Law section annual meeting in Washington, D.C. The session examined how recent Federal Circuit decisions have reshaped the framework for analyzing design patent validity at the USPTO and in the courts. Cases such as International […]
04.27.26
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Bob Surrette to Join Panel “Hidden Value, Hidden Risk: The Critical Role of IP in M&A”
On Thursday, April 30, from 2:30 to 3:10 p.m. CT in St. Louis, Bob will participate in a Smart Business Dealmakers Conference panel on identifying IP value – and risk – in M&A deals. Those attending will hear perspectives from an experienced CEO, an investor who views IP as a core value driver, and Bob, […]
04.16.26
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Ron DiCerbo Analyzes Schedule A Litigation’s Role Amid Court Concerns
In a recent Managing IP article, Ron emphasizes that despite the increasing scrutiny of Schedule A litigation, it remains a cornerstone of U.S. brand protection. Schedule A offers a cost-effective way to combat online counterfeiting. Ron highlights a growing focus on client education and more strategic, disciplined use of the tool as it evolves under […]
04.16.26
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