Rothwell Figg

There are practice areas that complement an intellectual property (IP) practice well - but what are they? At the end of this month, Rothwell Figg's Nicole DeAbrantes will participate on a panel during the Association of Intellectual Property Firms (AIPF) 2024 Annual Meeting in Chicago. Nikki, a member of the firm's privacy practice team, will offer insight into the evolving intersection of IP and data privacy. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dPgk_iCi #privacylaw #IPlaw #privacy

In a significant development for the plant-based food industry, Impossible Foods and Motif FoodWorks have reached a settlement in their high-profile patent dispute. The case centered on hemeprotein patents, a key ingredient that give both companies’ plant-based meat products their meat-like flavor. While the district court litigation is behind them, the legal battles between these two companies may not be over. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eSgx7REF #foodtech #plantbased #foodindustry #patents #innovation

For more than three years, Rothwell Figg has been fighting on behalf of pro bono client Bethesda African Cemetery Coalition ("the Coalition") to halt the sale of the Moses African Cemetery, an African American burial ground in Bethesda, Maryland. In the August 30 decision from the Supreme Court of Maryland, the majority opinion found that Maryland common law prohibits desecration of the remains of the dead and that the Coalition could amend its complaint to assert claims for such desecration and to seek injunctive and other equitable relief against continuing desecration of the Moses African Cemetery. That is precisely what the Coalition intends to do. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eH2aJfVS #probono #lawfirmprobono #justice

Recommended for Patent Prosecution in the D.C. Metro Area in the 2024 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, a guide shining a spotlight on the firms and individuals deemed outstanding in the area of patent law, Rothwell Figg partner Brian Rosenbloom has over two decades of experience in the intellectual property (IP) field and a strong technical background in the electrical and software arts. For a broad range of clients, from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors, entrepreneurs, and emerging enterprises, Brian handles IP counseling, patent prosecution, and patent litigation proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Read more about Brian: https://lnkd.in/e8e-EzAD Learn about the firm's patent prosecution practice: https://lnkd.in/ewM6iw49 #IAMPatent10002024 #patentprosecution #innovation

At the October mRNA Conference 2024 by VACCINE TECH, Rothwell Figg partner Dan Shores will delve into the complexities of the patent landscape surrounding mRNA and LNP technologies—an area that's transforming the biotech industry. With these technologies at the forefront of biotech, Dan’s insights will be invaluable for understanding how to adequately protect innovations while navigating the complex legal intricacies that accompany these groundbreaking advancements. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/d6JauVEp #Biotech #mRNA #Innovation #biotechnology #patents

Further enhancing Rothwell Figg’s Artificial Intelligence practice, firm partner Martin Zoltick is now a certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) by the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals. The AIGP credential demonstrates that an individual can ensure safety and trust in the development and deployment of ethical AI and ongoing management of AI systems.   Marty has a degree in computer science and, prior to attending law school, worked for several years as a software developer and engineer at leading technology development companies and institutions. With a strong interest in the intersection of law and technology from the beginning, he has an exceptional level of hands-on knowledge of a broad range of technologies and fields, including AI and machine learning (ML). Marty is also a Certified Information Privacy Professional in the United States (CIPP/US).   Learn more about Marty: https://lnkd.in/eaRwzYye   #AIGP #AIgovernance #AIethics #CIPPUS

Identifying the world's leading intellectual property (IP) strategists, the 2024 edition of IAM Strategy 300 includes Rothwell Figg partner Aydin H. Harston. The IAM Strategy 300 identifies the individuals who are leading the way in the development and implementation of strategies that maximize the value of IP portfolios. Originally a scientists with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Aydin integrates scientific expertise with legal experience to help his clients grow, protect, and defend the intellectual property that powers their businesses.  Congratulations, Aydin! #IntellectualProperty #IAM300 #IPattorney #IPstrategy Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejJ8M3Sx

In the span of just over a year, substantively similar claims of patents having the same disclosure were invalidated on distinctly different grounds at the U.S. Supreme Court and the Unified Patent Court. The standards articulated create two competing - and even contrasting - conditions to be met for patentability and for invalidating existing patents. So what's an applicant to do? In navigating the matrix, Rothwell Figg attorney Michael Ellenberger lays out what patent applicants may want to consider in their patent applications. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e4FA9xwM #SupremeCourt #UPC #patents #patentprosecution #innovation

The Federal Circuit’s decision in the In re Cellect LLC case marked a significant moment for patent law by encouraging challenges and rejections of patents and patent applications based on an expansive application of double patenting doctrine. Last week, the Federal Circuit decision offered some relief for patent owners by introducing the first exception to Cellect. For a deep dive into the implications and potential impacts of these decisions, check out the latest analysis from Rothwell Figg attorneys Greg DeLassus and Vivian Tian. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/etNqiGp6 #patentlaw #patentprosecution #IPlaw