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On November 15, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced its final rule to update its trademark fee schedule effective January 18, 2025. Not only will fees increase for both new applications and existing registrations, but the new rule will change the way trademark applications are filed in the first place.   Banner Witcoff's Evi Christou outlines the upcoming changes in our most recent IP Alert: https://bit.ly/4iC2l0x

Banner Witcoff’s Matthew Becker and Scott M. Kelly will explore the most impactful patent case law developments of 2024 during their “Patent Law a Year in Review 2024” presentation with the D.C. Bar tomorrow, December 17, from 6:00 to 8:15 pm ET. Matt and Scott will review key rulings from the Supreme Court, the Federal Circuit, and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board. They will also address: - Significant changes in USPTO rules and proposed legislation - Patentable subject matter - New developments in prior art, and more Learn more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4fgArVb

We are pleased to share that Banner Witcoff secured a win for client Sebia at the PTAB by convincing the Board to deny institution of Helena Labs’ Petition for Inter Partes Review of Sebia’s patent related to separation of hemoglobins.  Banner Witcoff argued that Helena Labs’ prior art and arguments were the same as or substantially the same as those considered during prosecution. Banner Witcoff also argued that Helena Labs failed to demonstrate that the USPTO erred in its evaluation of the prior art and arguments during prosecution.  The Board agreed on both counts, denying institution on all challenged claims and thereby preventing institution of trial. Find the full decision here: https://bit.ly/3ZzeRFw

Lexology Panoramic: Designs 2025, edited by Banner Witcoff's Alisa Abbott and Brad Van Pelt, is now available on Lexology: https://lnkd.in/gbRJvT2c 

Banner Witcoff shareholders Joshua Davenport and Scott M. Kelly will speak during the “A Debate on AI in Legal Practice” IP Watchdog webinar on Tuesday, December 17, at noon ET. Sponsored by IP Copilot, the webinar will offer a dynamic and engaging discussion as legal and AI professionals explore the evolving role of artificial intelligence in legal practice. Read more and see how to register here: https://bit.ly/3VwvTms

We were pleased to have been a sponsor of the American Conference Institute 7th Annual Life Sciences IP Due Diligence this week! Shareholder Mercedes Meyer joined the panel, “Looking Ahead: Surveying the Changing Life Sciences Policy Landscape and its Effect on IP Due Diligence." The panel provided insights into the shifting life sciences policy landscape. You can read more about this event here: https://bit.ly/48ZJ2tE

Banner Witcoff’s Rich Stockton was quoted in a recent World Trademark Review (WTR) article, “‘A historic and watershed moment’: WIPO member states agree on monumental international design treaty after two decades of negotiations.” The article outlines the final provisions of the international Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which were agreed upon after 20 years of debate and two weeks of final negotiations in Saudi Arabia in November. Stockton, who attended the negotiations as chair of the INTA Designs Education and Resources Subcommittee, shared his insights with WTR. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3CVlJp4

Banner Witcoff’s Binal Patel will join the ChIPs Network panel, Outstanding Male Allies Advancing Women, on Thursday, December 5, from 11:15 to 12:15 PST. The panel will discuss how male allies can strategically advance women in their organizations. Read more about the webinar here: https://bit.ly/3CTT1EV

Shareholder Mercedes Meyer will join the panel, "Looking Ahead: Surveying the Changing Life Sciences Policy Landscape and its Effect on IP Due Diligence," at the American Conference Institute Life Sciences IP Due Diligence on Wednesday, December 4. The panel will provide insights into the shifting life sciences policy landscape. Read more about this event here: https://bit.ly/48ZJ2tE

Shareholder Rob Katz will participate as a panelist during “Design and Branding: The Synergy that Boosts Business Value,” at the Inter-American Association of Intellectual Property (ASIPI) Panama Conference on Monday, December 2. Rob and his co-panelists will discuss how product design, along with its protection and communication, plays a crucial role in building brand value and reputation. Read more about this event here: https://bit.ly/490Ql4r