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A decision from the Federal Circuit published on August 12th definitively answers a question pondered by many since the America Invents Act came into being more than a decade ago: does selling a product made by a secret process more than a year before filing a patent application render claims to that process unpatentable under the “on-sale bar”? In our latest blog, patent attorney Steve Murray examines what this ruling means for those considering how best to protect a process as intellectual property. #PatentApplication #TradeSecrets #IPLaw

Please note that our office and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will be closed on Monday, September 02, 2024 in observance of Labor Day. If you have an application or other filing with a deadline falling on September 02, 2024, please let us have your instructions by Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Any USPTO deadlines that fall on September 02, 2024 will automatically be extended to the next business day, September 03, 2024. Additionally, please note that any emails sent to our firm on September 02, 2024 will be received, but may not be acknowledged until Tuesday, September 03, 2024. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you.

We are excited to introduce a new season of Panitch Training Academy, our series of popular and informative webinars featuring insights from leaders in IP law. Our upcoming sessions address everything from trademark law for the patent attorney to patent damages and BPCIA. There is no charge for any session, but registration is required. We hope you, your colleagues, and your clients will join us! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/eAAbTxNf #IPLaw #PatentLaw #TrademarkLaw

We are pleased to announce that four Panitch Schwarze attorneys have been named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. The 2025 Best Lawyers include Martin Belisario, Erin Dunston, Clark Jablon, and Charles Wieland. They were recognized for their excellence in the practice areas of patent litigation, intellectual property litigation, and patent law. Congratulations to our amazing team on this well-deserved recognition! #BestLawyers #PatentLitigation #IPLitigation #PatentLaw

We are pleased to announce three new additions to our Life Sciences group. Welcome to the team, Dr. Fang Liu, Dr. George Wu, and Dr. Christopher North! These IP attorneys have a wealth of experience in patent procurement as well as advanced degrees in such scientific disciplines as organic chemistry, molecular biology, and molecular biophysics. Our team understands the nuances of scientific innovation, and we are well-equipped to help life sciences practitioners navigate the entire patent process. We look forward to working with you to secure vital protections for your valuable intellectual property. Learn more about our Life Sciences group: https://lnkd.in/eQ53aMEt #LifeSciences #PatentAttorneys #IPLaw

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Trade secret cases can be difficult to navigate due to the inherent conflict between the open court principle and the necessity of keeping trade secrets private. While plaintiffs are unwilling to divulge the particulars of their valuable intellectual property, denying defendants access to information can put them at an unfair disadvantage when defending against allegations. Panitch Schwarze attorney Young Wang, J.D., Ph.D. authored an article in The Legal Intelligencer exploring a recent case which underscores the need for a balanced approach in trade secret litigation. #TradeSecrets #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw

George Wu, Ph.D. has joined Panitch Schwarze as counsel, bringing a background in molecular biology and a wealth of experience in patent prosecution and preparation to the firm. He spoke with Law360 about his work protecting scientists’ valuable intellectual property, highlighting his interest in plant patents and the exciting opportunities for Ph.D. scientists in the patent and IP field. #PatentAttorney #IPLawyer #MolecularBiologist

We are pleased to announce that Kevin Scanlon has joined Panitch Schwarze as a scientific advisor. He will support our patent procurement team members as they guide clients in the electrical, computer, and electronics space. A current law student at Seton Hall University and an electrical engineer for the U.S. Navy, Kevin understands the science driving technical innovation and appreciates the importance of securing protections for innovators’ valuable intellectual property. Welcome to the team, Kevin! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dAkf_G-S #Electronics #Patents #IPLaw

Excited to announce that I will be leading a CLE seminar for the Fairfield County Bar Association on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 12 pm. The seminar will focus on Navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Intellectual Property, delving into how AI is reshaping the landscape of Intellectual Property. Interested in joining us? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eXsckj2E