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Forging a New Way Forward: Patent Litigation in the Wake of COVID-19

Federal courts across the nation continue to respond to the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic through general orders updating their procedures on...

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Shareholder Andrew Avsec Quoted in Law.com Article

On May 15, 2020, Shareholder Andrew Avsec was quoted in the article, "Skilled in the Art: IP Lawyers Try On SCOTUS Lucky Brand Decision For Size," published by Law.com...

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5 Tips for Protecting Your Trade Secrets While Working from Home

Working from home is no longer a short-term inconvenience. It is the new reality and will likely persist for...

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Forging a New Way Forward: Patent Litigation in the Wake of COVID-19

Federal courts across the nation continue to respond to the Coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic through general orders updating their procedures on...

5 Tips for Protecting Your Trade Secrets While Working from Home

Working from home is no longer a short-term inconvenience. It is the new reality and will likely persist for...

Modern Copyright Law Meets its Match in 19th Century Government Edicts Doctrine

In an interesting 5–4 split,^[1]the Supreme Court ruled on April 27, 2020, that...

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Brinks Webinar | 2020 IP Developments

On February 26, 2020, attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione discussed...

Brinks Webinar | 2019 IP Developments

On February 27, 2019, attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione discussed...

Brinks Webinar | 2018 IP Developments

On February 7, 2018, Brinks Gilson & Lione attorneys discussed...

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Chambers USA Again Recognizes Brinks Gilson & Lione

CHICAGO (April 23, 2020) – For the 16th consecutive year, Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the nation's largest intellectual property law firms, received its Chambers USA ranking for Intellectual Property.

World Trademark Review Honors Brinks Gilson & Lione for Ninth Consecutive Year

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione (Brinks) has again received top recognition in World Trademark Review 1000—The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (WTR) for the ninth year in a row. The ...

Brinks Gilson & Lione Achieves Mansfield 2.0 Certification Plus Status

CHICAGO – Brinks Gilson & Lione is proud to announce it has achieved Mansfield 2.0 Certification Plus status for the second year in a row ...

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SCOTUS' 131-year itch: Georgia v Public.Resource.Org, Inc

Andrew McElligott shares his insight in the Intellectual Property Magazine article, "SCOTUS' 131-year itch: Georgia v Public.Resource.Org, Inc."

2020 Litigation procedures and strategies: United States

Andrew J. Avsec, David S. Fleming, Howard Michael, and Jeffery A. Handleman authored the chapter “Litigation procedures and strategies: United States,” in the fourth edition of Trademark Litigation: A Global Guide 2020. To download the full article...

Patagonia Case Cautions Against Rule 12 Motions to Dismiss Dilution Claims

On October 14, Shareholder Andrew Avsec's article, "Patagonia Case Cautions Against Rule 12 Motions to Dismiss Dilution Claims," was published in IP Watchdog.

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Post-Aqua: The Federal Circuit Vacated Denial Of Patent Owner's Motion To Amend

In Silver Peak Systems, Inc. v. Matal, No. 2015-2017 (Fed. Cir. Oct. 24, 2017), the Federal Circuit vacated the judgment of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) and remanded the case for further proceedings consistent with court’s en ...

The Patent Trial And Appeal Board Extended One Year Pendency Of An Inter Parte Review For Considering The Impact Of Aqua Products, Inc. V. Matal

The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) issued a first decision extending one year pendency of an inter partes review for good cause. Minerva Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic, Inc., IPR2016-00868, Paper No. 57 (P.T.A.B. October 5, 2017). See ...

Federal Circuit Says "Teaching Away" Must Cover the Entire Claim Scope

In a recent IP alert, Michael Spink and Mark Jenkins, discuss a recent Federal Circuit decision. Please click here to read more.. Contact Us Additional information about post-grant proceedings can be found on our Post-Grant ...

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Patents and the Federal Circuit, Fourteenth Edition

The Fourteenth Edition of Patents and the Federal Circuit is now available...

Guide to TTAB Practice

Jeffery A. Handelman wrote the Guide to TTAB Practice for Aspen Publishers in 2007. ...

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) Intellectual Property Law Handbook (2013)

Three Brinks attorneys authored chapters in the 2013 edition of the Intellectual Property ...

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February 26, 2020

Brinks Webinar | 2020 IP Developments

On February 26, at 12:00pm CT, join attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione as they discuss...

October 31, 2019

The Importance of Culture, Comfort with Failure: Key takeaways from Crain's Most Innovative Companies Breakfast

On October 24, 2019, Crain’s Chicago Business hosted its second annual Most Innovative Companies Breakfast at The Chicago Club. Sponsored by Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, the event honored the city’s top innovators—including 44 Chicago companies...

October 23, 2019

Brinks Webinar | Protecting Your Trade Secrets Today and in the Next Decade

On October 23, at 12:00pm CT, join Brinks Gilson & Lione Shareholder Brad Lane and ELIJAH CEO Andrew Reisman discuss...

February 27, 2019

Brinks Webinar | 2019 IP Developments

On February 27, at 12:00pm CT, join attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione as they discuss the upcoming issues...

November 30, 2018

Five Things You Need to Know from the 2018 Crain's Most Innovative Companies Breakfast

On November 1, 2018, some of Chicago’s most innovative companies met at The Chicago Club for the first annual Crain’s Most Innovative Companies Breakfast. The event honored the city’s 10 most innovative companies and the 10 companies that received the most patents in the previous year...

November 7, 2018

Brinks | Lunch & Learn - November 7, 2018

On Wednesday, November 7, attorneys from the Brinks Ann Arbor office will host a Lunch & Learn discussing What's next with Industry 4.0? Our guest speaker will be...

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Shareholder Andrew Avsec Quoted in Law.com Article

On May 15, 2020, Shareholder Andrew Avsec was quoted in the article, "Skilled in the Art: IP Lawyers Try On SCOTUS Lucky Brand Decision For Size," published by Law.com...

Shareholder Andrew Avsec Quoted in World Trademark Review

On May 15, 2020, Shareholder Andrew Avsec was quoted in the article, "'Lucky finally gets lucky' as Supreme Court issues defence preclusion decision," published by World Trademark Review...

Shareholder Virginia Marino Quoted in World Trademark Review

On May 5, 2020, Shareholder Virginia Marino was quoted in the article, "Trademarks take centre stage in historic US Supreme Court hearing," published by World Trademark Review...

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