Newsletter August/September 2026
The August/September edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “How not to draft a patent claim”, “Court clarifies safe harbor protection”, “Are genetically engineered molecules patentable?” and “Taking a bite out of a trademark infringement claim”. Newsletter August/September 2026 PDF
Shannon Smith was appointed as Academic Liaison for the Intellectual Property Inn of Court
Shannon Smith was appointed as Academic Liaison for the Intellectual Property Inn of Court Executive Committee. As Academic Liaison, Shannon will help strengthen connections between the legal profession and academic institutions through an organization dedicated to promoting excellence, professionalism, and education in intellectual property law.
Corey Beaubien and Colin Cicotte attended the Association of Corporate Patent Counsel
Corey Beaubien and Colin Cicotte attended the summer meeting of the Association of Corporate Patent Counsel held in Denver. The Association is a professional community dedicated exclusively to Chief Patent and Intellectual Property Counsel of businesses operating in the U.S.
Reising professionals attended the 51st annual Intellectual Property Law Institute
Corey Beaubien, Colin Cicotte, Shannon Smith, and Jim Stevens attended the 51st annual Intellectual Property Law Institute held on Mackinac Island and cosponsored by the State Bar of Michigan IP Section. The Institute hosts speakers who give attendees the latest updates to relevant IP case law and issues.
Shannon Smith and Mike Adams attended INTA annual meeting in London
Shannon Smith and Mike Adams attended the International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting in London, where they connected with foreign associates and intellectual property professionals from around the world. Their participation strengthened valuable international relationships, reinforced the firm’s global network, and expanded opportunities for cross-border collaboration in support of clients’ intellectual property needs.
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 […]