Newsletter August/September 2022
Newsletter August/September 2022. The August/September edition of our newsletter is now available.¬† Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “Isn’t it obvious? Presumption of obviousness knocks out patent,” “Patent’s on-sale bar drains damages,” “Package it up Bakery’s trade dress claim falls,” “AI works shut out from copyright protection” Click here to […]
Corey M. Beaubien has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Corey M. Beaubien has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Michigan Intellectual Property Inn of Court. He will serve as Treasurer for the 2022-2023 term.
Shannon Smith was voted the Second Vice President of the MIPLA
Shannon Smith was voted the Second Vice President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA). MIPLA is an association of intellectual property attorneys, patent agents, and law students from across the state of Michigan who promote intellectual property law education and are interested in issues related to patents, trademarks, trade secrets, and copyrights.
Reising elected a Management Committee in June that includes some new faces.
Reising elected a Management Committee in June that includes some new faces. The Shareholders elected Rick Hoffmann President, Corey M. Beaubien Vice President of Finance, Colin Cicotte Vice President of Personnel, Bill Kolakowski Vice President of Operations, and Shannon Smith Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
Reising sponsored the 47th annual Intellectual Property Law Institute
Reising sponsored the 47th annual Intellectual Property Law Institute held at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island July 21st-23rd. The conference featured nationally recognized experts who spoke about critical updates on patent, trademark, and copyright law.
Shannon Smith was a presenter at the American Inn of Court Judge’s Panel.
Shannon Smith was a presenter at the American Inn of Court Judge’s Panel. Eastern District of Michigan Judges Terrence Berg, Robert Cleland, David Lawson, Laurie Michelson, Stephen Murphy, and Denise Page Hood all participated in the event.
The U of D Mercy Law School team, coached by Shannon Smith
The University of Detroit Mercy Law School team, coached by Shannon Smith, placed second in the Midwest Regionals for the USPTO National Patent Drafting Competition.