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.
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) recently included Rick Hoffmann
Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) recently included Rick Hoffmann in its IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists. The list recognizes individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios.
Colin Cicotte has been appointed by the American Intellectual Property Law Association
Colin Cicotte has been appointed by the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) to a three-year term on the Editorial Board of the AIPLA Quarterly Journal. This year, the Journal celebrates its fiftieth year of publication. As an Editor, Colin reviews and edits articles relating to cutting-edge IP law issues submitted for publication.
Shannon Smith is coaching the University of Detroit Mercy Law School team
Shannon Smith is coaching the University of Detroit Mercy Law School team competing in the upcoming U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s 2022 National Patent Application Drafting Competition.
Shannon Smith attended an insightful program on Diversity in Innovation
Shannon Smith attended an insightful program on Diversity in Innovation put on by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The program highlighted ways for companies to help promote diversity in the patent system.
Newsletter April/May 2022
Newsletter April/May 2022. The April/May edition of our newsletter is now available. Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “Labor law doesn’t control work-for-hire determination,” “Failures of ‘prior art’ undermine obviousness challenge to patent,” “Potential trademark injury not enough for federal jurisdiction” and “Federal Circuit limits disqualifying prior art for design […]
Reising Ethington is now a member of the MCCA
Reising Ethington is now a member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), an organization dedicated to the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in law firms.
Proud to announce Yao Yao as a Senior Attorney
The firm is proud to announce the addition of Yao Yao as a Senior Attorney. Yao is admitted to practice law in the United States as well as in China. She received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Shanghai University, as well as law degrees from Fordham Law School and Shanghai University. A […]
Chosen as Best Lawyers by U.S. News and World Report
Rick Hoffmann, Matt Schmidt, Shannon Smith, and Jim Stevens have been chosen as Best Lawyers by U.S. News and World Report.
Newsletter Oct/Nov 2021
Newsletter Oct/Nov 2021 The Oct/Nov edition of our newsletter is now available. Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “Copyright’s fair use defense” Copyright case involving iconic artists. “Targeted advertising is patent-ineligible” Court’s ruling reaffirmed that targeted advertising can’t be patented. “When is initial-interest confusion trademark infringement actionable?” and “Establishing actual […]
