Rick Hoffmann and Yao Yao secured an ex parte temporary restraining order
Rick Hoffmann and Yao Yao secured an ex parte temporary restraining order preventing an Amazon retailer from infringing a client’s copyright registration.
Colin Cicotte and Rick Hoffmann helped negotiate a joint venture agreement
Colin Cicotte and Rick Hoffmann helped negotiate a joint venture agreement between a client and a Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer to supply inverters for battery electric commercial vehicles sold in China. The joint venture agreement protected the client’s IP and controlled its use by the joint venture.
Shannon Smith was featured in the U of D Mercy Docket Magazine
Shannon Smith was featured in the University of Detroit Mercy Docket Magazine. The article highlighted her extensive efforts in promoting diversity at the firm, and within the IP field in general. The article is available here: 2023 Fall Docket | University of Detroit Mercy (udmercy.edu)
Corey Beaubien and Shannon Smith helped coordinate a joint event
Corey Beaubien, as the Vice President of the IP Inn of Court, and Shannon Smith, as the Vice President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA), helped coordinate a joint event with the Oakland County Bar Association. The event included a STEM toy drive to help benefit the Salvation Army of Pontiac.
Newsletter October/November 2023
The October/November edition of our newsletter is now available. Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “SCOTUS rejects fair use defense in Warhol copyright case”, “Supreme Court finds trademark owners can’t sue for foreign infringement”, “Barking up the wrong tree Supreme Court limits trademark parodies” and “Too many cooks in the […]
Jim Stevens was honored with the Excellence in IP Award issued by the State Bar of Michigan.
Jim Stevens was honored with the Excellence in IP Award issued by the State Bar of Michigan. Only one practitioner per year is honored with this award at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education conference on Mackinac Island. Rick Hoffmann, Scott Hogan, and Shannon Smith also attended the conference.
Rick Hoffmann has been selected to the IAM Strategy 300 and IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2024.
Rick Hoffmann has been selected to the IAM Strategy 300 and IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2024. According to IAM: “The IAM Strategy 300 and 300 Global Leaders are unique publications which names the world’s greatest IP consultants, intermediaries, financiers, lawyers, and attorneys whose primary expertise lies in IP value creation.”
Shannon Smith was voted the 1st Vice President of MIPLA
Shannon Smith was voted the 1st Vice President of the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA). MIPLA is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to providing legal education and networking opportunities for the Michigan IP community. Shannon has been a board member now for the last three years.
Rick Hoffmann and Yao Yao successfully defeated a motion for a temporary restraining order
Rick Hoffmann and Yao Yao successfully defeated a motion for a temporary restraining order against one of Reising Ethington’s clients and also won a motion to dismiss the case.
Steve Walmsley has obtained a favorable search report for patent protection
On behalf of Encore Innovation Group, Steve Walmsley has obtained a favorable search report for patent protection on innovative medical-grade garments that assist paralyzed people with mobility, comfort, and dignity. Reising Ethington is proud to assist Encore as an innovation leader for people with disabilities.
