IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield

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Wolf Greenfield Attorneys Preview What’s Ahead in 2024
Jan 4 2024
Wolf Greenfield Attorneys Preview What’s Ahead in 2024
2024 is upon us and it’s going to be another busy year for intellectual property law. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, you’ll hear Wolf Greenfield attorneys from a variety of practice areas offering their insights on what to expect in the months ahead. Here are some of the highlights.01:06 - Jeff Hsi commented on the impact the Amgen v. Sanofi decision may have on the biotech and pharmaceutical industries in 2024. 01:59 - Jonathan Roses with thoughts on the In re Cellect case. 03:11 - Following the Columbia Sportswear case, Jen Wang discusses the importance of choosing a good title in a design patent application.04:04 - John Harmon on artificial intelligence (AI) and the importance of filing patent applications in a timely manner.04:57 - In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Jack Daniels case, John Strand’s thoughts on the line between free expression under the First Amendment and trademark law.05:56 - John Welch previews the Vidal v. Elster trademark case to be decided by the Supreme Court in 2024.06:43 - Scott McKeown on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) much anticipated updated rules package.07:32 - Zach Piccolomini expects a great deal of focus on the new Unified Patent Court (UPC) and European unitary patent. 08:27 - Ed Russavage offers some thoughts on how President Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence may impact IP, including some patent and copyright issues. 09:24 - With a number of cases challenging the drug pricing scheme in the Inflation Reduction Act, Dan Young comments on the possible implications for a company’s patent strategy.10:11 - Rob Sahr on the Biden Administration’s Executive Order stating that “when new technologies and products are developed with support from the US Government, they will be manufactured in the United States whenever feasible and consistent with applicable law.” 11:32 - Libbie DiMarco says 2024 may see a rise in Section 337 non-patent claims before the ITC.###
Exploring Recent Legal Developments in Section 337 with Bryan Conley
Nov 14 2023
Exploring Recent Legal Developments in Section 337 with Bryan Conley
Bryan Conley is a shareholder and experienced litigator at Wolf Greenfield who focuses his practice on intellectual property matters at the agency, trial, and appellate levels. He regularly represents high profile technology clients at trial concerning their most challenging patent matters.One area of intense interest lately has been Section 337 investigations. These investigations into unfair import practices are conducted by the US International Trade Commission and most often involve claims regarding intellectual property rights, including allegations of patent infringement and trademark infringement by imported goods. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Bryan offers a detailed look at Section 337. Here are some of the highlights.00:56 - Bryan provides an overview of Section 337 investigations02:41 - Factors driving the increase in questions related to public interest 05:27 - Examples of public interest factors that the Commission considers06:28 - The role of the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)07:38 - Bryan explains why the ITC is more willing to delegate public interest fact finding to the ALJ when standard essential patents (SEPs) are involved 08:52 - Why it’s critical for private parties to create a public interest record and what should be included in that record10:32 - Recent impactful public interest Section 337 cases12:39 - It’s important for respondents to act quickly to highlight the significance of public interest factors after a complaint is filed13:57 - The top four statutory factors that are important when developing a public interest strategy and related arguments15:23 - Bryan describes “tailoring” 16:31 - Final suggestions on preparing for and dealing with public interest Section 337 issues
The Story Behind How Sunflow Became an Iconic Brand
Sep 28 2023
The Story Behind How Sunflow Became an Iconic Brand
Getting a new product to market is a time-consuming and difficult task that few achieve. Yet, the husband and wife team of Greg Besner and Leslie Hsu have done just that with their Sunflow brand of beach chairs and accessories. Greg is a serial entrepreneur and Leslie is a fashion designer. Their journey was filled with challenges, from idea conception through design to product launch - with a successful appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank along the way. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Greg and Leslie discuss their story with Neil Ferraro, chair of Wolf Greenfield’s Mechanical Technologies Practice, and Paul Metaxatos, co-founder and principal of Motiv, a Boston-based consultancy that designs products and develops brands for companies of all sizes. Here are a few of the highlights:01:43 - Leslie explains where the idea for Sunflow originated03:59 - Neil describes Greg and Leslie as problem solvers05:21 - Paul explains Visual Brand Language (VBL) as an important product differentiator06:20 - Greg on the features that make Sunflow unique08:55 - Executing with excellence 09:53 - The importance of developers, designers, and patent attorneys working as a team to develop and protect ownable aspects of a new product 11:30 - Making practical decisions along the way to ensure the iconic new product16:20 - Greg explains the value of having proper patent protection19:19 - The Shark Tank experience 21:03 - What’s ahead for Sunflow?25:19 - Paul believes Sunflow is taking a page from Tesla’s playbook27:20 - Neil stresses the importance of making sure innovations in the pipeline are patented before disclosure or release
Renowned PTAB Attorney Scott McKeown Joins Wolf Greenfield
Jul 26 2023
Renowned PTAB Attorney Scott McKeown Joins Wolf Greenfield
Scott McKeown recently joined Wolf Greenfield’s Washington, DC office as a shareholder in the Post-Grant Proceedings Practice.  Scott focuses his practice on high-stakes matters before the US Patent Trial & Appeal Board, Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and related patent litigation matters. He is recognized as one of the top PTAB trial attorneys in the US, having handled more than 400 PTAB matters since 2012, including those in which more than $500 million was at stake. In addition to his client work, Scott is a prolific blogger and publishes the award-winning PatentsPostGrant.com, where he shares his insight on PTAB matters, patent litigation, patent reissues, patent reexamination, proposed litigation, patent policy issues, and patent prosecution tidbits. He also teaches the course on post-grant patent practice at George Washington Law School in Washington, DC.Scott is also a frequent speaker and author on various intellectual property topics and has been recognized by leading legal publications, including Chambers USA, The Legal 500, Best Lawyers, IAM, and Managing IP.In this edition of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Scott shares his path from wanting to be a VCR repairman to becoming an attorney, details his practice, and explains what attracted him to Wolf Greenfield.01:09 - What led Scott to focus on post-grant patent issues03:48 - Details on Scott’s practice and what led to his success06:14 - Scott’s non-linear path to the law08:27 - The decision to join Wolf Greenfield10:47 - What Scott’s looking forward to in his role12:22 - What readers can expect from Scott’s blog13:52 - Hot topics and news items Scott is following
Jeffrey Hsi on the Law and Social Justice Issues
May 10 2023
Jeffrey Hsi on the Law and Social Justice Issues
Jeffrey Hsi is a shareholder in Wolf Greenfield’s pharmaceutical practice. As a scientist, inventor, entrepreneur, and counselor, Jeff has experience from all of these perspectives. His law practice includes corporate counseling, formation and execution of intellectual property strategy, and patent prosecution and opinion work in a variety of areas. Jeff previously served as Corporate Counsel at Amgen. Co-inventor on two US Patents and co-author of numerous scientific publications and presentations, Jeff is an invited speaker internationally on various IP issues and has lectured at the Harvard Extension School and MIT’s Sloan School of Management. In addition to his practice at Wolf Greenfield, Jeff is a champion for social justice issues. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC in Washington, DC, where he serves on the Executive Committee and chairs the Policy and Programs Committee.In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Jeff talks about his legal career and his outside work on a variety of social justice issues. Here are some of the highlights:01:38 - Jeff’s current role at Wolf Greenfield03:28 - The impact of studying in Germany04:46 - What drew Jeff toward a legal career06:13 - The differences between being an in-house corporate counsel and working at a firm like Wolf Greenfield07:51 - Jeff’s work with Asian Americans Advancing Justice - AAJC12:25 - Some of the social justice issues Jeff is working on today15:10 - Wolf Greenfield as a good community partner
Chelsea Loughran on Wolf Greenfield’s Extensive Pro Bono Program
Dec 13 2022
Chelsea Loughran on Wolf Greenfield’s Extensive Pro Bono Program
Wolf Greenfield believes it has a professional obligation to use its specialized training and legal skills to help ensure equal access to the justice system for all. Accordingly, the firm's extensive pro bono program extends far beyond representing clients in IP related cases. In recent years, Wolf Greenfield has successfully represented a range of clients, from immigration/asylum cases, to assisting sexual assault victims to aiding non-profit, charitable organizations with trademark disputes. Chelsea Loughran is a shareholder at Wolf Greenfield. In addition to her work as a trial attorney and post-grant practitioner, she maintains an ongoing docket of pro bono cases and is deeply involved in Wolf Greenfield’s pro bono program. In this episode of IP Talk with Wolf Greenfield, Chelsea provides an overview of the pro bono program and offers some examples of recent work. Here are some of the highlights: 00:44 – Overview of Wolf Greenfield’s pro bono program 02:41 – Why pro bono work is so meaningful 04:50 – Examples of Wolf Greenfield’s pro bono work 06:56 – Everyone at Wolf Greenfield is welcome to help out with pro bono cases 07:46 – The Wolf Greenfield Affinity Group 08:47 – The annual Associates Drive on behalf of Greater Boston Legal Services  10:45 – Wolf Greenfield’s relationships with outside organizations 12:44 – Pro bono work is a critical part of Wolf Greenfield’s culture