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Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning sponsor of the DRESS FOR SUCCESS HARTFORD COUNTY INC Capital Catwalk 2024 on October 28, 2024. Dress for Success’s mission is to invest in the ability of a woman to become and remain gainfully employed and thereby provide for herself and her family and with that financial independence, build strong communities and collectively contribute towards a stronger global economy. #DressforSuccess #CapitalCatwalk2024 #Hartford

This was an outstanding event filled with rich insights and a great opportunity to connect with top IP professionals! Thank you to our friends at the USPTO for sharing fascinating aspects of the rich history behind patents and trademarks. It’s exciting to see how Korea-US cooperation continues to shape the future of IP law. Kudos to the organizers and participants for making it such a memorable day. #intellectualproperty #KAIPBA

Aligning IP strategy with business goals is critical. We are excited to see experts - Brad Lawrence, Jim La Fleur, and Russell Petersen - discuss how IP can be a powerful tool for driving growth and boosting company valuation. CenterForce USA - The IP Strategy Summit, Palo Alto, November 12, 2024 #IntellectualProperty #IPStrategy #Innovation

Congratulations to our 2024 Super Lawyers 🏆 -Michael Cantor -Nancy Kennedy -Todd Garabedian -Steve Coyle and Super Lawyer Rising Star 🌟 -Ali Caless #TeamCantorColburn #intellectualproperty #SuperLawyers2024

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗔 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝗲 Cantor Colburn is pleased to host a live, in person International Trademark Association (INTA) Roundtable Discussion on Enforcement: AI & Fair Use on October 23, 2024, 12-2 PM, in its Hartford office. Registration in advance is required at https://lnkd.in/e4zCE-j6. Trademark & Copyright Practice Group Members Michelle Ciotola, Ali Caless, and Benjamin Cantor will facilitate the discussion, which will cover: -IP Ownership in AI -AI and the Fair Use Doctrine -Recent and Pending Cases regarding Company Rights and AI -State and Federal AI-related Legislation -Comparison with EU -Group Discussion on Related Points of Interest Our Artificial Intelligence (AI) Practice Group brings in practitioners from trademark, copyright, litigation, computer science patents, and IP transactions, and our team is excited to discuss the complex interplay between AI, copyright law, and the fair use doctrine, highlighting the need for continual reassessment of laws to keep up with technological progress. While AI introduces complex new dimensions to intellectual property law, particularly in areas like fair use and ownership, the fundamental principles of copyright law continue to apply. Courts are actively engaging with these issues, and legislative bodies are considering adjustments to better accommodate the evolving landscape of AI-driven creativity. We look forward to an interesting conversation with you! #TeamCantorColburn #intellectualproperty #INTA #trademarks #AI #artificalintelligence

#TeamCantorColburn is excited to share that Christine Wilkes Beninati and Koichiro Nakamura attended last week’s IDiyas 2nd Annual Innovation Summit in Charlotte. It was an inspiring event filled with engaging discussions regarding the current state and the future of intellectual property from inventor and business perspectives as well as from the perspectives of patent practitioners. We are proud to be part of a community that partners with some of the most creative and innovative thinkers. It was a pleasure to be with the stars of Charlotte’s innovation and intellectual property ecosphere celebrating innovation and innovators. Ko was part of the Patent Attorney Roundtable with Laura Peter, the Executive Director of the Office of Research and Partnerships at UNC Charlotte and former USPTO Deputy Director, Keith Agisim, Chief IP Counsel at Bank of America, and David Easwaran, partner at K&L Gates. The discussions ranged from detailed discussions of patent eligibility and terminal disclaimers to an expansive discussion regarding artificial intelligence. Thank you to IDiyas co-founders and visionaries Josh Peltz and Misha Ghosh for a meaningful event celebrating the dynamic innovation ecosystem of the Charlotte Metro area. #intellectualproperty #innovation #inventors #patents #artificalintelligence #Charlotte

𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘂𝘁 - 𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀! University of Connecticut President Radenka Maric and Connecticut's Governor Ned Lamont led the program at the world premiere of the documentary film: Innovation in Connecticut, at an evening that celebrated the state’s history of innovation. Hundreds of Connecticut’s most influential leaders in industry, public service, education, and philanthropy attended. Cantor Colburn LLP's Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor moderated a panel discussion with: -The Honorable Christopher Dodd, former U.S. Senator from Connecticut -Trisha Bailey Ph.D., MBA, CFA, FnClnt, '99 CLAS, '23 HON, CEO of Bailey's Medical Equipment & Pharmacy -The Honorable Toni Boucher, Wilton’s current first selectman and a noted business leader and philanthropist -David Noble, Managing Director of Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation -Matthew McCooe, Chief Executive Officer of Connecticut Innovations Zeljko Mirkovic PhD, documentary filmmaker and UConn associate research professor at the Werth Institute, directed the film, which takes a wide-ranging look at Connecticut’s history of innovation and its role in advancing American progress in myriad fields. "Innovation and UConn are deeply intertwined, playing a vital role in driving economic growth and technological advancement both in Connecticut and beyond," said Cantor. "As a leading research university, UConn fosters a culture of creativity, entrepreneurship, and discovery. This not only strengthens the state's position as a hub of innovation but also attracts talent, investment, and collaboration from around the world. UConn’s contributions in fields like healthcare, technology, and environmental sustainability continue to push boundaries, creating solutions that address global challenges and improve the quality of life for people everywhere." #Innovation #UConn #Connecticut

Thank you, BioCT and Stony Creek Brewery! #TeamCantorColburn had a great time with the bio community at the Beer & Bioscience Mixer 2024. Todd Garabedian | Anne Maxwell | Nicholas Herrel | Bryan Zerhusen #bio #intellectualproperty #bioscience #lifescience

𝗗𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗮𝘀 “𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀” 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗮𝘄? It’s well established that existing patents can render an invention unpatentable for obviousness. But patents aren’t the only kind of “prior art” that can undermine patentability. This article in the most recent Cantor Colburn LLP IP newsletter discusses how other printed publications — including operating manuals prepared for customers — also might invalidate an invention’s patent. 𝘞𝘦𝘣𝘦𝘳, 𝘐𝘯𝘤. 𝘷. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘶𝘳 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘴., 𝘐𝘯𝘤., Nos. 22-1751, -1813 (Fed. Cir. Feb. 8, 2024). 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗶-𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿: https://lnkd.in/eUn5Dy_7 #intellectualproperty #patents #PTAB #priorart