News and Insights

5.20.22

Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology

Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…

2.09.22

It’s Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings

Michael Gzybowski authored the IP Watchdog article, “It's Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings.” In the article, Gzybowski discusses possible reasons for the drop…

12.03.21

New Patent Ownership Bill Should Better Balance Rights

Jon Seppelt authored the Law360 article, "New Patent Ownership Bill Should Better Balance Rights." 

9.29.22

Candidly Speaking: US and China Patent Examiners Compare and Contrast Roles

Join Dykema attorneys and former US and China patent examiners Thomas Moga, Mike Gzybowski, and Ruiwei Wu for a lively discussion comparing and contrasting their respective roles, including topics…

8.24.21

What to Expect When Expecting Nuisance Patent Litigation

Please join us for this complimentary webinar which will survey tactics used in nuisance patent litigation and provide guidance on steps that companies can take in fighting back and gaining leverage…

7.23.19

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…

5.06.22

U.S. Treasury Issues Clarification Expressly Authorizing Certain Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Transactions in Russia

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, has issued much needed guidance on the effect of Russian sanctions on efforts to obtain or maintain, patent, trademark, copyright, or…

6.07.13

President Obama and Several Lawmakers Advance Various Patent Protection Measures

This week in Washington, D.C., several efforts were advanced to address excessive patent litigation, an issue which is widely viewed to have negative impacts on the national economy, American jobs and…

1.29.13

From “First to Invent” to “First to File”

For any inventions that are ready for patenting, applicants should act immediately to insure that patent applications for the inventions are filed prior to changes in the law going into effect on…

2.13.24

"Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use"

Michael Word was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use."

10.27.21

IP Watchdog Shares Tom Moga's Thoughts on Kathi Vidal Heading the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Tom Moga was quoted in the IP Watchdog article, "Industry Reacts to Kathi Vidal Nomination."

4.07.21

Victor Johnson Speaks About High Court Fair Use Ruling in Westlaw Today

Victor Johnson, Dallas-based Member in Dykema’s Intellectual Property Practice Group, was quoted in the Westlaw Today article, “Google’s high court copyright win means ‘more claims of fair use,’…

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

9.07.23

Dykema Expands Its IP Depth With the Addition of Michael J. Word in Chicago

Dykema, a leading national law firm, today announced the addition of Michael Word as a Member of its Intellectual Property Department resident in the firm’s Chicago office. Word joins Dykema after…

8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 guide and the Best…

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

12.19.22

2022 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

In this newsletter, we provide insights on key developments over the last year and look to what could impact the new year.

12.17.21

2021 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

As we look forward to 2022 and intellectual property (IP) strategies for the new year, it is a good time to reflect on what IP issues were prominent in 2021 and what could be on the horizon. Dykema's…

2.21.23

Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker in AUTM Annual Conference

Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at AUTM's Annual Conference in the session, "China's 2021 Patent Law Amendments and the Life Sciences." The session will look at the impact of the changes and…

12.15.22

Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker at USPTO IP Protection Program

Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the USPTO’s program, “Strategies for IP protection in China: What upstate South Carolina businesses need to know,” on December 15, 2022, at Greenville…

9.18.22

Jennifer Fraser to Serve as Featured Speaker in IPO 2022 Annual Meeting

Jennifer Fraser will serve as a featured speaker at the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s (IPO) 2022 Annual Meeting on September 18-20, 2022, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles,…

11.17.22

Thomas Moga to Join Strafford Chinese Patent System Webinar

Thomas Moga will join Strafford’s live video webinar, “Navigating the Chinese Patent System: What U.S. Patent Counsel Need to Know, Leveraging Recent Amendments,” on November 17, 2022. The webinar…

11.16.22

Michael Gzybowski Joins Eastern Michigan University’s TechTalk Speaker Series on Patenting Inventions

Michael Gzybowski will join Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering & Technology’s TechTalk Speaker Series, a series aimed to allow students and faculty to hear from established and up-and…

3.10.22

Global Perspectives on Monetization: The International Landscape

Thomas Moga will serve as a featured speaker in IPWatchdog’s event, “International IP Masters 2022,” scheduled for March 7-10, 2022. His session, “Global Perspectives on Monetization: The…