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Reising Managed the Defense of Patent Infringement Accusation in Sweden

Matt J. Schmidt, Rick W. Hoffmann, and Michael C. Adams managed the defense of our client against an accusation of patent infringement in Sweden, and successfully invalidated the patent during trial. The products involved were digital ignition systems for small engines, and the invalidating prior art was uncovered by Reising. The court awarded attorney fees […]

We are pleased to announce that Henriett A. Strebe has joined Reising as our Office Manager

We are pleased to announce that Henriett A. Strebe has joined Reising as our Office Manager. Henriett comes to Reising from Berry Moorman P.C. where she was Director of Administration. Her experience includes HR management, finance, operations and legal records management (Butzel Long). Henriett earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a Master of […]

Reising is working with 10-year old “kid inventor” Christian Blankenbaker

Reising is working with 10-year old “kid inventor” Christian Blankenbaker to obtain patent and trademark protection for his GREET-O-MATIC™ audio recording and playback device. Christian lives in Michigan and has been featured on Local 4 News (WDIV Detroit), as well as on national television as a guest on the Steve Harvey Show.

Matt Schmidt successfully opposed a trademark application in Turkey.

Matt Schmidt successfully opposed a trademark application in Turkey. The application was filed by a competitor of a Reising client and the successful opposition prevented the competitor from obtaining any registration of a trademark similar to trademarks owned by the client. Matt has succeeded in cancellation and opposition proceedings in many countries around the world, […]

Corey Beaubien and Mike Druzinski co-authored an article “The Supreme Court Gets Intellectual: A Look At How The Court Is Reshaping IP Law In Significant Ways.”

Corey Beaubien and Mike Druzinski co-authored an article “The Supreme Court Gets Intellectual: A Look At How The Court Is Reshaping IP Law In Significant Ways.” The Michigan Bar Journal published the article in its IP-themed issue in February 2016. The article reviewed several significant IP cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in recent […]

Shannon Smith began doing pro bono work for the American Red Cross

Shannon Smith began doing pro bono work for the American Red Cross as a caseworker for the Restoring Family Links Program with the International Services department. The Restoring Family Links Program helps clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, and other humanitarian emergencies.