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Firm News 206 results

Firm News | 1 min read | 06.30.26

Crowell & Moring Earns Recognition Across Europe in 2026 IP Stars Guide

Brussels – June 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized seven attorneys in Belgium and four in the United Kingdom, plus five practice areas — including a first-time ranking in Trademark Prosecution in Belgium — in its 2026 IP Stars guide. The guide "covers a variety of IP practice areas and more than 80 jurisdictions, making it the most comprehensive and widely respected IP practitioner guide in the legal profession." 
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Firm News | 7 min read | 06.04.26

Crowell & Moring Secures Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2026

Washington – June 4, 2026: Crowell & Moring earned 92 individual rankings for 81 attorneys, as well as 48 national and statewide practice area rankings, in the Chambers USA 2026 guide. The Chambers guide ranks the country’s top law firms and lawyers through in-depth research, client interviews, and feedback from attorneys at peer firms. 
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Firm News | 2 min read | 05.20.26

The Daily Journal Names Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka Among Top IP Lawyers

Los Angeles – May 20, 2026: The Daily Journal has named Crowell & Moring's Valerie Goo and Jon Gurka as Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California in 2026. The annual list recognizes California lawyers who have made significant contributions to intellectual property law over the past year. 
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Client Alerts 550 results

Client Alert | 5 min read | 07.01.26

What U.S. Patent Holders Need to Know About Inequitable Conduct Right Now

If a court finds that a patent applicant intentionally misrepresented or withheld material information from the USPTO with the intent to deceive, the consequences are severe, leading to unenforceability of the entire patent (and likely any later patents claiming priority to the unenforceable patent).
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Client Alert | 2 min read | 06.15.26

Kansas Federal Court Applies “Selective Enforcement” Theory to Reject DTSA Claim

A Kansas federal court held that inconsistent enforcement of trade secret rights can defeat a claim under the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). In Edelman Financial Engines, LLC v. Mariner Wealth Advisors LLC, No. 2:23-cv-02515-HLT (D. Kan. June 5, 2026), the court applied a selective enforcement theory, holding that when a company does not consistently pursue legal remedies against similarly situated former employees, that inconsistency can be affirmative evidence that it failed to protect its trade secrets. While the selective enforcement theory has appeared in academic hypothetical discussions, the decision appears to be one of the clearest judicial applications of a “selective enforcement” theory in a trade secret case.
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Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.26.26

pH, Prosecution History Estoppel, and Patent Scope: Three Lessons from the Federal Circuit's Latest Hatch-Waxman Ruling

On May 13, 2026, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed a district court judgment of no infringement in Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd. v. Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., No. 24-1641. The decision offers important guidance for patent holders and generic manufacturers on the role of industry standards in interpreting scientific terminology during claim construction, prosecution history estoppel, and the disclosure-dedication rule.
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Press Coverage 168 results

Press Coverage | 12.17.25

The Top Trademark Decisions Of 2025

Law360

Events 135 results

Event | 06.26.25

INTA Roundtable "Is it Really You? NIL, Deep Fakes, and Personal Branding"

Join Crowell & Moring for the International Trademark Association (INTA) Roundtable "Is it Really You? NIL, Deep Fakes, and Personal Branding." Andrew Avsec and Fan Cheng will host a collaborative discussion on Right of Publicity hot topics, including the rise of NIL in athletics, deep fakes, synthetic influencers, and how brand owners can leverage NIL rights to build authentic and resonant campaigns, and the underlying risks.

Event | 04.23.25 - 04.26.25

IPBA Chicago: Annual Meeting and Conference

The 2025 IPBA Annual Meeting and Conference is focused on bringing together lawyers from over 65 legal jurisdictions throughout the world with a strong interest in the Asia-Pacific Region. With a focus on approaching global challenges that businesses face with foresight, optimism, and precision, attendees will connect and discuss developments of legal practice in a rapidly changing global environment.

Event | 03.12.25 - 03.13.25, 8:00 AM CDT - 6:00 PM CDT

World Intellectual Property Review Summit

Crowell was a silver sponsor of The World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) Summit in Chicago March 12 and 13. The conference topic was “Create A Winning IP Strategy: Overcome Market Uncertainty, Harness AI, And Improve Efficiency."

Webinars 17 results

Webinar | 12.13.24, 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST

President-Elect Trump’s Impact On the Transportation Industry: A Lightning Round Discussion

This Transportation industry-focused discussion will help you identify, understand, and prepare for the impact of the new administration on your business.

Webinar | 12.20.23, 1:00 PM EST - 2:30 PM EST

IP Assignment Strategies and New State Protections: Key Provisions, Mitigating IP Risks, Implications for Litigation

This CLE will guide counsel on IP assignments and the impact of new state protections that have been put in place. Anne Elise Herold Li and Ira Saxe will compare the requirements of the states that now have additional protections as well as potential litigation. The panel will also provide best practices for assignment strategies.

Webinar | 12.05.23, 12:00 PM CST - 1:00 PM CST

Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago : One at a Time: Fintiv Discretionary Denials & Motions to Stay

Ever since the AIA was enacted, patent disputes have often involved proceedings in both the PTAB and district courts. Because of this, parties are often looking to stop or pause one of the proceedings, so they can focus on the proceeding that they believe is more advantageous to them. Please join a panel featuring Michelle Aspen (Senior Patent Counsel at Unified Patents), Hersh Mehta (Senior IP Litigation Counsel at Hewlett Packard), and Ray Ricordati (Special Counsel at Marshall Gerstein), and moderated by Joshua James (Counsel at Crowell & Moring), for a discussion regarding best practices for dealing with discretionary denials at the PTAB and motions to stay in district courts.

 

Blog Posts 70 results

Blog Post | 12.03.24

FTC Updates (November 18-29, 2024)

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

Blog Post | 07.19.24

Keepin’ it Real: It’s National Anti-Counterfeiting Month

Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer

Podcasts 1 result

Podcast | 06.26.25

Lightning Round: AI Usage by Employees—Safeguards for the Workplace

Rebecca Springer and Jillian Ambrose discuss the legal implications of employees using artificial intelligence in the workplace. The Lightning Round podcast is Crowell’s biweekly rundown on developments and trends in the Labor and Employment space.
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