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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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SCOTUS Decision: Google v. Oracle

On April 5, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court (“the Court”) ruled that the use of Oracle’s Java interface by Google was fair use under copyright law...

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American Axle: Is it Finally Time for The Supreme Court to Revisit § 101?

On December 28, 2020, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (“American Axle”) filed a petition for...

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SCOTUS Decision: Google v. Oracle

On April 5, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court (“the Court”) ruled that the use of Oracle’s Java interface by Google was fair use under copyright law...

American Axle: Is it Finally Time for The Supreme Court to Revisit § 101?

On December 28, 2020, American Axle & Manufacturing, Inc. (“American Axle”) filed a petition for...

Is the PTAB Trending Patent Friendly?

Early in its history, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) developed a reputation for being...

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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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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...

U.S. News & World Report Again Recognizes IP Law Firm Brinks Gilson & Lione in Their 2021 "Best Law Firms" List

CHICAGO—With five national and six metropolitan rankings, Brinks Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States, has been recognized...

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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 Feng Cheng contributed to the current edition of Pharmaceutical Trademarks 2021.

Shareholder Andrew Avsec Published in the IP Watchdog Article

On October 22, 2020, shareholder Andrew Avsec published the article...

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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 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.

Shareholder Brad Lane Quoted in Managing IP

On March 5, 2021, shareholder Brad Lane was quoted in the article...

Shareholder Brad Lane Quoted in The Patent Lawyer Magazine

On March 9, 2021, shareholder Brad Lane was quoted in...

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