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Proposed Rule Changes by the USPTO Aim to Improve Large Data Submission by Patent Applicants

On May 26, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a notice of proposed...

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Chambers USA Recognizes Brinks Gilson & Lione as a Top IP and Trademark Firm in Illinois

CHICAGO (May 20, 2020) –Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the nation's largest intellectual property law firms, was ranked by Chambers USA as a top firm in Illinois for Intellectual Property for the 17^th consecutive year.

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Recent Sixth Circuit Decision in Ohio State University v. Redbubble, Inc. May Burst the Bubble for Online Marketplaces' Defenses of Non-Infringement

The Sixth Circuit’s recent ruling in Ohio State University v. Redbubble, Inc...

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Proposed Rule Changes by the USPTO Aim to Improve Large Data Submission by Patent Applicants

On May 26, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a notice of proposed...

Recent Sixth Circuit Decision in Ohio State University v. Redbubble, Inc. May Burst the Bubble for Online Marketplaces' Defenses of Non-Infringement

The Sixth Circuit’s recent ruling in Ohio State University v. Redbubble, Inc...

Jersey Boys Tell All: Will Supreme Court Revisit Copyright Protectability in Nonfiction Works and Tackle Novel "Asserted Truths" Doctrine?

In 1985, the U.S. Supreme Court (“Court”) found no “fair use” of former President Ford’s unpublished memoir manuscript where The Nation Magazine’s unauthorized acquisition of the manuscript and printing of...

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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 Recognizes Brinks Gilson & Lione as a Top IP and Trademark Firm in Illinois

World Trademark Review Recognizes Intellectual Property Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione for Tenth Straight Year

CHICAGO—Intellectual property law firm Brinks Gilson & Lione again received top recognition in the 2021 edition of the World Trademark Review 1000—The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals (“WTR”). For the tenth year in a row, the publication ranks Brinks

Brinks Gilson & Lione to Participate in Mansfield Rule for Midsize Firms

CHICAGO—Continuing its commitment to encouraging diversity, inclusion and promotion of women and attorneys of color to leadership...

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Shareholder Virginia Wolk Marino Published in The Trademark Lawyer

On April 28, 2020, Shareholder Virginia Wolk Marino’s article, "Generic.com: should genericness be trademarkable for domains," was published...

Shareholder Marc Richards and associate Scott Yoo published in The Patent Lawyer Magazine

Shareholder Marc Richards and associate Scott Yoo wrote...

Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2021

Virginia Wolk Marino and Fan Cheng contributed to the current edition of Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2021.

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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 25, 2021

Brinks Webinar | 2021 IP Developments

On February 25, at 12:00pm CT, join attorneys from Brinks Gilson & Lione as they discuss...

December 04, 2020

The Impact of COVID-19 on Innovation: 2020 Crain's Most Innovative Companies Event Recap

On October 29, 2020, Crain’s Chicago Business hosted its third annual Most Innovative Companies event virtually this year due to COVID-19. Sponsored by Brinks Gilson & Lione, the event brought together...

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...

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Shareholder Mark Remus Quoted in Crain's Chicago Business

On May 14, 2021, shareholder Mark Remus was quoted in the article...

Shareholder Mark Remus shares his thoughts regarding the SCOTUS Minerva Surgical v. Hologic oral arguments

Shareholder Mark Remus shared his thoughts on the recent oral arguments before the Supreme Court regarding Minerva Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic Inc.

Shareholder William Frankel shares his insights into SCOTUS Google v. Oracle descision

Shareholder William Frankel was quoted by numerous publications, sharing his insights regarding the recent Supreme Court of the United States decision in Google LLC v. Oracle America, Inc.

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