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.
Reising participated in MIPLA’s annual Judge’s Banquet and Golf Outing
Blake Schmidt, Matt Schmidt, and Shannon Smith participated in MIPLA’s annual Judge’s Banquet and Golf Outing. Michigan is both a hub of innovation and a focal point for major IP litigation, and this event supports the Theodore Levin Foundation—led by federal judges— which provides legal education opportunities in the Detroit area. Blake and Matt’s group […]
Newsletter August/September 2025
The August/September edition of our newsletter is now available. Here is a brief glance at what you will find in this edition: “Can claims drafting involve abstract ideas?”, “Patent cancellation upheld despite PTAB claim construction error”, “Foiled by functionality” and “AI can’t “author” copyrightable works” Newsletter August/September 2025 PDF
Rick Hoffmann was named a Super Lawyer for the 20th year
Rick Hoffmann was named a Super Lawyer for the 20th year, being only one of 147 small and mid-sized law firm attorneys that have made it 20 years in a row. Corey Beaubien, Matt Schmidt, and Jim Stevens were also named Super Lawyers, and Shannon Smith was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star.
Reising has been once again named to the IAM Patent 1000
Reising has been once again named to the IAM Patent 1000. The IAM Patent 1000 shines a spotlight on the firms and individuals that are deemed outstanding in the pivotal area of patent law. IAM undertakes exhaustive qualitative research, identifying top firms and individuals based on their depth of expertise, market presence and sophistication of […]
Matt Schmidt co-authored the US portion of the SPC Commentary
Matt Schmidt co-authored the US portion of the SPC Commentary, which is the standard book in Europe for Supplemental Protection Certificates (SPCs). SPCs are intellectual property rights that serve as an extension to a patent right. They apply to specific pharmaceutical and plant protection products that have been authorized by regulatory authorities, and serve to […]