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Banner Witcoff is proud to contribute to the latest edition of Panoramic: Designs (USA) by Lexology. Shareholders Alisa Abbott, Bradley Van Pelt, Robert Katz, and Sonia Okolie authored the U.S. chapter, providing insights into the current design patent landscape in the United States. The guide enables side-by-side comparison of local insights, including into the legal… Continued

In the August issue of CIO Times Magazine, Shareholder Robert Katz discusses how innovation, design, and legal strategy intersect to help companies protect and maximize the value of their intellectual assets in an increasingly complex marketplace. Find the full article by clicking here. Continued

Eric Hamp is a new “Global Fellow” in the Federal Circuit Bar Association. The selective group includes 24 attorneys, who will focus both on policy issues and practical lessons on the operation of patent systems in the United States and Europe. The program will consist of two sessions: the DC session from November 3-6, 2026,… Continued

By Jackson Lamb and Craig Kronenthal So, what’s happening at the PTAB?  The effects of Phillips vs BRI constructions, written description and enablement issues, relying on YouTube as prior art, and more! Lost under BRI? Phillips gives you another try. Røde Microphones, LLC v. Zaxcom, Inc., IPR2025-00230, Paper 74 (June 11, 2026) (Quinn, joined by Arbes and Belisle). Previous IPRs… Continued