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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.
1 year ago

Newsletter August/September 2023

The August/September edition of our newsletter is now available. Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “Court cuts trademark registration for Gruyere cheese”, “PTO director issues critical IPR clarification”, “Setting the copyright standard for works with AI-generated content” and “How to evaluate the patentability of a multiple dependent claim” Newsletter August/September 2023 […]
2 years ago

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team

Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law team for the USPTO’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition. The team placed 1st in the Midwest Regional Finals, and then placed 3rd in the country at the National Finals at the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia. Seventy-five law schools from across the country competed in […]
2 years ago

Colin Cicotte represented a Tier 1 automotive supplier

Colin Cicotte represented a Tier 1 automotive supplier as it negotiated a software license agreement relating to electric vehicle power control modules. The agreement protected software that was developed by the supplier but included in vehicle components used by OEMs.
2 years ago

William Kolakowski helped secure the first issued patent for Functional Fluidics

William Kolakowski helped secure the first issued patent for Functional Fluidics, Inc. U.S. Patent No. 11,662,353 issued on May 30, 2023 and is directed to a method for assessing the effects of hypoxia on tissues. He also assisted Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC in obtaining U.S. Patent No. 11,624,754 (issued April 11, 2023) directed to […]
2 years ago

Newsletter June/July 2023

The June/July edition of our newsletter is now available. Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll find in this edition: “Whose idea was this?”,  “Amended trademark registration raises suspicion”, “Minimal creativity required to secure copyright protection” and “Dictionary finishes third in patent claim construction” Newsletter June/July 2023 PDF
2 years ago

Reising professionals made a strong showing at the Midwest Regional

Reising professionals made a strong showing at the Midwest Regional round of the 2023 National Patent Application Drafting Competition, hosted by the USPTO on March 4, 2023. Shareholder Shannon Smith coached the University of Detroit Mercy team to victory, and a team from Wayne State University including Reising intern Alaina Norrito was the runner-up. Shareholder […]
2 years ago

Corey M. Beaubien was a guest lecturer

Corey M. Beaubien was a guest lecturer at the Michigan State University College of Law for its Intellectual Property Practice course In March. He discussed subject matter eligibility under 35 U.S.C. § 101, the origins of the two-step framework, and recent caselaw involving eligibility.
2 years ago