Newsletter June/July 2025
The June/July edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Interoperability doesn’t make a work derivative”, “How not to succeed on a patent inventorship or co-inventorship claim”, “Court rules against brewery in trademark dispute” and “Court uses “inherent power” to sanction patent litigation […]
Corey M. Beaubien and Richard W. Hoffmann obtained a temporary restraining order
Corey M. Beaubien and Richard W. Hoffmann obtained a temporary restraining order (TRO) for asserted patent infringement for a German automotive supplier against a Chinese importer in the Eastern District of Michigan. The accused products were automotive parts being imported from China.
Scott Hogan convinced the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board to reverse
Reising shareholder Scott Hogan convinced the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board to reverse a slew of rejections for long-time client Hitemco in a patent application related to high-temperature rocket engine coatings. Hitemco CTO Charles Berger called the effort “heroic” and noted that “this patent will give us a competitive edge at a time when […]
Scott Hogan and Jim Stevens attended a bell-ringing ceremony for a start-up company
Reising shareholders Scott Hogan and Jim Stevens attended a bell-ringing ceremony for a start-up company launched by a large research university client of theirs. The company is APT Solar Solutions, and Reising is working with lead inventor and CTO Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti to protect the intellectual property upon which the company is based.
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
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.
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.
Matt Schmidt has obtained patents on behalf of a client in the field of wave energy
Matt Schmidt has obtained patents on behalf of a client in the field of wave energy, a promising source of renewable energy.
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 […]
Alaina Norrito, Shannon Smith, and Yao Yao gave a presentation at the October MIPLA
Alaina Norrito, Shannon Smith, and Yao Yao gave a presentation at the October Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association (MIPLA) meeting. They presented on trademark prosecution and enforcement strategies in view of recent rule changes and case law.