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Newsletter February/March 2025

The February/March edition of our newsletter is now available.  Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Don’t copy that”, “When private sales don’t count as public disclosure of prior art”, “Does First Amendment bar trademark infringement liability?” and “Lack of proper documentation dooms trademark registration” Newsletter February/March 2025 PDF
3 weeks ago

Colin Cicotte traveled to northern California to visit a client supplying

Colin Cicotte traveled to northern California to visit a client supplying Ultra Low Energy Exploding Foil Initiators (ULEEFI) to the Department of Defense; ULEEFIs provide a safe and reliable mechanism for detonating explosive material; the client has developed an extensive patent portfolio relating to ULEEFIs obtained by Reising attorneys.
3 weeks ago

William Kolakowski recently secured issuance of a U.S. patent

William Kolakowski recently secured issuance of a U.S. patent for client Warner Electric Technology LLC covering several embodiments of a clutch or brake incorporating unique configurations to shield the bearings from dust or other debris.  Notably, the patent will issue less than nine months after being filed.
3 weeks ago

Year End Newsletter 2024

The Year End edition of our newsletter is now available.  Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Defend Trade Secrets Act,” “When a “skinny label” results in induced patent infringement” “Back to the drawing board” and “Political ad’s meme isn’t permissible fair use of copyrighted image” Year End Newsletter […]
3 months ago

Jim Stevens is nearing his 20th year of serving as an adjunct and clinical professor

Jim Stevens is nearing his 20th year of serving as an adjunct and clinical professor at the University of Detroit Mercy, currently helping underserved inventors obtain patent protection through the school’s free clinic.  Rick Hoffmann and Shannon Smith both also continue to serve as adjunct professors at the university, with Rick teaching patent law and […]
3 months ago

Blake Schmidt recently published an interesting article in IPLS Proceedings

Blake Schmidt recently published an interesting article in IPLS Proceedings published by the State Bar of Michigan.  Blake explained an important rule change proposed by the USPTO that, if implemented, would render patents tied together by a terminal disclaimer unenforceable in some situations.  This publication, Volume 35, Issue 1, may be viewed at the State […]
3 months ago