Newsletter April/May 2026
The April/May edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Clarifying the “by another” standard under the pre-AIA Patent Act”, “Trade secrets must be … secret” and “How to fail at a sound recording copyright infringement”. Newsletter April/May 2026 PDF
Reising recently welcomed a number of attorneys
Reising is growing! The firm recently welcomed a number of attorneys who joined the firm. We are happy to have Julie Greenberg and John Guenther as shareholders as well as Benjamin Becker and Gregory Bussell as associate attorneys.
Shannon Smith is coaching the University of Detroit Mercy team
Shannon Smith is coaching the University of Detroit Mercy team in this year’s National Patent Application Drafting Competition put on by the US Patent and Trademark Office. Shannon has previously taken two teams to the national finals hosted at the USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, VA.
Newsletter February/March 2026
The February/March edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “First-filer vs. second-filer”, “Bayh-Dole Act”, “Are NFTs “goods” for trademark purposes?” and “Understanding the derivative works exception to copyright’s termination right” Newsletter February/March 2026 PDF
Rick Hoffmann has become a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America
Rick Hoffmann has become a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. The Litigation Counsel of America is a trial lawyer honorary society whose membership is by invitation only and is limited to less than one-half of one percent of North American lawyers, judges, and scholars. Fellows are selected based upon excellence and accomplishment in […]
Matt Schmidt helped a client obtain a patent on an innovative laminated film
Matt Schmidt helped a client obtain a patent on an innovative laminated film and a method of making the film. The film includes a durable middle layer within pre-stretched elastic layers, and the film has proven to be durable and effective at keeping air, water, and other contaminants from objects wrapped in the film.
Reising was founded in 1865 and celebrated its 160th year
Reising was founded in 1865 and celebrated its 160th year as an intellectual property law firm. During its history, Reising has partnered with automotive pioneers such as Ransom E. Olds, David Buick, and the Fisher Brothers and looks forward to building on that legacy in the years to come.
Newsletter October/November 2025
The October/November edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Copyright Office weighs generative AI training against fair use”, “It’s not easy being green”, “Who is a skilled artisan?” and “When “convoyed sales” entitle patentees to lost profits” Newsletter October/November 2025 PDF
Some Reising lawyers were recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America
Colin Cicotte, Rick Hoffmann, Matt Schmidt, Shannon Smith, and Jim Stevens were recognized in the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America (2026).
Shannon Smith was appointed to the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association’s Board of Directors
Shannon Smith was appointed to the Michigan Intellectual Property Law Association’s (MIPLA’s) Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term. MIPLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing legal education and providing learning opportunities across the Michigan legal community.