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Cantor Colburn is the 4th largest patent firm in the United States as ranked by issued patents according to IP Watchdog, a leading intellectual property blog. IP Watchdog compiled the list of about 800 U.S. patent firms based on the total U.S. utility patents that issued in 2017. This ranking places Cantor Colburn in better than the top 1% of all U.S. law firms for productivity.
Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor's role in the "seamless partnership between state government and the private sector" effort to make Hartford, Connecticut an "technology-and-innovation hub" for Infosys, an India-based information technology company undergoing a major expansion in the U.S., is featured In the March 15, 2018 article, "How CT wooed Infosys to Hartford," by Mark Pazniokas (HartfordBusiness.com).
Cantor Colburn is ranked #3 for design patents and #8 for trademark registrations among all U.S. law firms in 2017, according to the well-respected IP blog Ant-like Persistence (2017 US Toteboards, March 11, 2018). The ranking measures the number of design patents that were issued and the number of trademark registrations that were issued by the USPTO in 2017.
Cantor Colburn LLP has been ranked No. 7 among patent law firms in the United States by Juristat, a leading patent analytics company focused on Patent Office practice. The 2018 rankings measure public U.S. patent applications disposed of between July 1, 2015, and June 30, 2016.
Cantor Colburn partner Michelle Ciotola was quoted in the article "CT lawsuit tests Google's keyword search ad treatment," (Hartford Business Journal, February 19, 2018) about the lawsuit filed by Edible Arrangements against Google, in which Edible Arrangements demands $209 million in damages and other penalties for trademark infringement and unfair competition and trade practices. Ciotola is chair of the firm's Trademark & Copyright Department.
Cantor Colburn is the Fastest Growing Patent Law Firm in the U.S.
For the last ten years, Cantor Colburn LLP has been the fastest growing patent law firm in the country, according to patent analytics and research firm Juristat in its blog post, “The Rainmaker Firms” (February 4, 2016).
Cantor Colburn attorney Patrick S. Griffin has joined the board of directors of Lilypad, a nonprofit organization that provides a playspace in South Philadelphia to bring families together with playgroups, community events, and classes. His two year term appointment was made during Lilypad’s December meeting and starts January 2018.
Cantor Colburn welcomes the new year with the elevation of two attorneys to its partnership, Eric J. Baron and Jenae C. Gureff, and the promotion of two Associates to Counsel, Duane P. Minley and Jason D. Radachy. Mr. Baron and Mr. Radachy are located in the firm’s Hartford office, Ms. Gureff is in Washington, D.C., and Mr. Minley is in Atlanta.
On January 16, 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will require a slight increase in the fees to obtain a patent (i.e., filing, search, examination, and issue fee) relative to the current fee schedule. Cantor Colburn's Client Alert outlines the changes. While most fees will see around a 10% increase, certain fees such as Information Disclosure Statements and Inter Partes Review petitions will see a sizable increase.
The UConn Alumni e-newsletter Momentum published the article, "Tough Engineering Classes Forged These CEOs" about Michael Cantor, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn, Frank Bergonzi, CEO & President of Azelis Americas, and Mark Vergnano, President and CEO, the Chemours Co., UConn Engineering alumni from the 80s who are today industry leaders.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce the appointment of Steven M. Coyle as the new Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department effective November 1, 2017. He joins his fellow partner and litigator Michael J. Rye in leading the department.
For the second consecutive year, U.S. News - Best Lawyers® has ranked Cantor Colburn among the country’s "Best Law Firms." Cantor Colburn’s copyright and litigation practices were cited, and litigation was cited for both intellectual property and patent litigation.
Michael Cantor was a guest on Pulse of the Region radio show and podcast with Lalitha Shivaswamy, President of Helios Management Company, and Bruce Carlson, President and CEO of the Connecticut Technology Council (CTC). The panel discussed ScaleUP CT, a conference on November 2, 2017 at the Omni Hotel New Haven presented by the CTC that is designed to support emerging growth companies that excel in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Cantor Colburn is the #10 U.S. law firm for trademarks, according to the most recent national ranking of the number of trademark registrations law firms obtained for clients in the previous year.
Partner Andrew Ryan, chair of the Post-Grant Practice Group at Cantor Colburn, is author of a Client Alert on the recent Aqua decision that reduces the burden on patent owners to amend claims in inter partes review (IPR). Cantor Colburn has extensive experience in handling IPRs and other post grant proceedings for its clients.
Cantor Colburn attorney Alicia Hayter has been recognized as a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Recent Federal cases Mayo and Myriad have made it more difficult for pharmaceutical, biotech and life sciences companies to obtain patent protection for their innovative new drugs, diagnostic tests, or medical procedures. The ability to obtain strong patent protection, notwithstanding the Mayo and Myriad decisions, has therefore become an important need in the pharma and biotech industries. Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that it is the #1 law firm in the country for handling § 101 rejections on biotech, pharma, and life sciences applications according to patent analytics firm Juristat.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that its Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II, and partners Curtis Krechevsky, who leads the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Department, and Michael J. Rye, who leads the firm’s Litigation Department, were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018.
The INTA Design Committee's Designs Communications Subcommittee formed a 3D Printing Task Force which published the paper, "3D Printing: Key Legal Issues and Options for Change." Michael Cantor, a long-time member of INTA, the International Trademark Association, is a member of the Task Force and was a co-author. Cantor Colburn has an Additive Manufacturing Practice Group which concentrates on IP services for companies involved in 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology.
Cantor Colburn has been recommended as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 United States 2017 in Intellectual Property for Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings). This will be the firm’s eighth consecutive year as being recognized for this highly selective honor. Partners Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Leah Reimer, Pamela Curbelo, Andy Ryan and Dave Christensen received special recognition from the editors of the publication. Dave Christensen was also recognized as a Next Generation Lawyer.
Curt Krechevsky, chair of Cantor Colburn's Trademark & Copyright Department, was featured in the June 27, 2017 issue of IPPro The Internet, discussing his role as Chair of the INTA Brands and Innovation Committee.
Michael A. Cantor has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Historical Society (CHS). Mr. Cantor and his fellow trustees will help the CHS fulfill its mission to “connect you and the story of Connecticut” through exhibits, special events, guest speakers, and research opportunities.
Leah M. Reimer, Ph.D. has been named one of the Top 250 Women in IP for 2017 by Managing Intellectual Property. This honor recognizes women IP practitioners in private practice who have performed exceptionally for their clients and firms in the past year.
Seven Cantor Colburn attorneys were selected as IP Stars in the 2017 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property: Michael Cantor, Philmore Colburn, William Cass, Pamela Curbelo, David Fox, Leah Reimer, Ph.D., and Paul Marshall.
Steve Coyle is quoted in the IP Law360 article, "Attorneys React To Supreme Court Patent Venue Ruling" regarding the Supreme Court's ruling in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Food Brands LLC.
Michael Cantor is featured in a Q&A discussion on technology, innovation, and economic growth from The Hartford Business Journal.
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce the hiring of Michael G. Varon in the firm’s Atlanta office. Michael is a former software engineer who has been a patent attorney since 2013.
Bill Cass and Sandra Shaner, Ph.D. are quoted in the 3DPrint.com article, "3D Printing Helps a Man Grow a New Ear on His Arm" (April 6, 2017).
Cantor Colburn is the Fourth Largest Design Patent Law Firm in the U.S.
Cantor Colburn is the fourth largest design patent law firm in the U.S. according to the blog Ant-Like Persistence (“2016 Toteboards Published,” January 19, 2017).
Cantor Colburn is the Sixth Largest Patent Firm in the U.S.
Cantor Colburn earned the #6 spot for utility patents obtained for clients by U.S. law firms in 2016 (“Top Patent Firms for 2016,” IP Watchdog).
Cantor Colburn LLP is proud to announce that it has been named as a Top 100 Patent Firm in 2017 by Juristat, the patent data analytics company.
Nearly every Monday night for the last three years, Cantor Colburn partner Victor Kernus has been teaching fly tying to the participants of the Fort Belvoir Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (PHWFF) program. PHWFF is a program dedicated to the physical and emotional rehabilitation of disabled active military service personnel and veterans through fly fishing and fly tying education and outings.
Connecticut Innovates! is an exhibit at the Connecticut Historical Society about the history and the future of innovation in Connecticut. Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the exhibit, and has loaned its collection of 19th century patent models to be displayed through March.
3DPrint.com published the article entitled, "Can Your Trademark Fall?" on November 4, 2016, written by Cantor Colburn attorneys Bill Cass and Adam Bercowetz, which discusses the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s decision to cancel six federally registered trademarks assigned to the Washington Redskins and the impact as a result of the cancellation.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce its 2017 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” ranking.
Cantor Colburn LLP is proud to announce the hiring of Asaf Batelman in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office in Alexandria, Virginia. Mr. Batelman is a patent attorney of 13 years’ experience with extensive experience in semiconductor technologies.
Cantor Colburn LLP is proud to announce that it has hired attorneys David Bomzer and Troy LaMontagne as Counsel in the firm’s Hartford office. Both attorneys bring significant in-house experience, at Aetna, Pratt & Whitney, and United Technology Research Center.
On October 19, 2016, more than 30 artists attended a seminar on “Creativity and the Law,” presented by members of Cantor Colburn’s Trademark & Copyright Department. Working with the Greater Hartford Arts Council, a nonprofit supporting arts organizations for more than 45 years, these artists were invited to a seminar about the basics of copyright protection as it relates to their art and livelihood.
Cantor Colburn is the founding sponsor of the Innovation Summit, now in its tenth year.
William Cass was quoted in the September 28, 2016 Bloomberg BNA article, "3-D Printing Leaps Ahead of Product Liability Law."
Cantor Colburn, one of the largest intellectual property (IP) law firms in the country, is pleased to announce that its Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II, and partner Curt Krechevsky, who leads the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Department, were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2017.
3DPrint.com published Bill Cass’ article entitled, “Avoiding the On-Sale Patent Bar,” on August 8, 2016, wherein Bill discusses the timing between applying for a patent relative to the first sale of the product. As Bill discusses in further detail, what constitutes a sale under the patent statutes may be a matter of the court’s interpretation.
The United Kingdom’s recent referendum vote to leave the European Union (EU), otherwise known as “Brexit,” has led to much speculation and uncertainty as to the implications and effects. This includes intellectual property law, since the UK has been an important part of the EU’s overall drive to harmonize trademark and patent protection systems for all EU members. However, it is important to stress that the existing IP relationships between the UK and the EU currently remain the same as they have been, and are likely to remain unchanged for at least the next two years.
Click here to read Cantor Colburn's complete Client Alert on Brexit.
On July 11, 2016, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office initiated a Post-Prosecution Pilot Program (P3) to increase the interaction between applicants and the USPTO. The P3 offers a new alternative for responding to a final rejection and requires no additional fees. The P3 Program may, under the right circumstances, facilitate subsequent prosecution at a lower cost than the filing of a Request for Continues Examination (RCE).
Click here to read Cantor Colburn's complete Client Alert on the P3.
On June 13, 2016, the Supreme Court, in Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, lowered the standard for awarding attorneys’ fees and multiple damages in patent cases. The trial court will now need to determine whether the accused infringer “more likely than not” acted recklessly, i.e. “knowingly or had reason to know” that they were infringing. Based on this ruling, clients are strongly encouraged to consult with counsel regarding a “freedom to operate opinion” before any new product is introduced to avoid future pitfalls if litigation ensues.
Cantor Colburn is proud to announce the hiring of Ian M. Wasser, Ph.D. as an Associate in the firm’s Detroit office in Troy, Michigan. Dr. Wasser, a Ph.D. chemist, has six years’ experience in intellectual property.
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor of the New England Parkinson’s Ride on September 10, 2016, in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, at which cyclists ride up to 100 miles to raise awareness and funds for Parkinson's research.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce the election of Michelle Ciotola to Partner, effective June 15, 2016. Michelle will also become the firm’s Trademark & Copyright Department Vice Chair.
Cantor Colburn's Co-Managing Partner, Michael Cantor is the chairman of the board of Connecticut Innovations (CI). He was quoted in the Hartford Courant's recent article "Connecticut Innovations Board Reorganizes Its CTNext Program" (June 23, 2016).
Cantor Colburn LLP has been recommended as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 United States 2016 in Intellectual Property for Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings). This will be the firm’s seventh consecutive year as being recognized for this highly selective honor.
Michelle Ciotola comments in IP Law 360 on the significance of the Supreme Court's June 17, 2016 ruling in Kirtsaeng v. John Wiley & Sons.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that Leah Reimer, Ph.D. has been named in Managing Intellectual Property's Top 250 Women in IP for 2016. Managing Intellectual Property’s research process comprises interviews and surveys and only a small subset of this group is selected for the Top 250 recognition.
Cantor Colburn is proud to support the Farm to Street event on June 25th, a pop-up community dinner celebrating Hartford.
Cantor Colburn is proud to support the Atlanta Community Food Bank in the 5th annual Georgia Legal Food Frenzy.
Cantor Colburn LLP has been named one of the Top 100 Law Firms for Minority Attorneys by Law360, which surveyed more than 300 law firms at the end of last year. Law360 based the ranking on the firm’s minority representation at the partner and non-partner levels and its total number of attorneys.
3D Bioprinting of Tissues and Organs: Where Are We?
Bill Cass and Sandy Shaner have co-authored the article, "3D Bioprinting of Tissues and Organs: Where Are We?", published on 3DPrint.com on May 10, 2016.
Michael A. Cantor, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn LLP, and Curtis Krechevsky, Partner and Chair of the Trademark & Copyright Department at the firm, are recognized as world leading practitioners of trademark law by the 2016 edition of The International Who’s Who of Trademark Lawyers.
With President Obama’s anticipated signature, The Defend Trade Secret Act provides the first federal cause of action for trade secret misappropriation. Cantor Colburn's Client Alert and White Paper interpret the law.
The Connecticut Law Tribune announced that Cantor Colburn’s Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II are winners of its Professional Excellence Awards.
In addition to frequently representing clients pro bono, Cantor Colburn LLP is proud to be a sponsor of the Pro Bono Partnership for the seventh consecutive year. The Pro Bono Partnership provides free business and transactional legal services to nonprofits serving the disadvantaged or enhancing the quality of life in neighborhoods in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
In 2015, Cantor Colburn was #3 for design patents, #7 for utility patents, and #7 for trademarks in rankings of U.S. patent and trademark firms by the number of patents and trademarks obtained for clients each year, according to the blog Ant-Like Persistence (“2015 Toteboards Published,” February 28, 2016). No other law firm ranks higher in all three categories.
Cantor Colburn Associate Paul Rodriguez was promoted to Counsel effective January 1st. Paul is a registered patent attorney in the firm’s Troy office. He assists individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in building IP portfolios and crafting strategies that enable them to work toward their unique goals.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that it has hired Srikant Viswanadham as a partner and Michael Powell as an associate in its Atlanta office.
Patent analytics company Juristat has just recognized Cantor Colburn for being in the top 10 firms with the highest success rate in overcoming “Alice” rejections from June 2014 to May 2015 (“Overcoming Alice - The Top 10,” November 12, 2015).
Cantor Colburn announced that it has hired Daniel Mitchell as a Technical Advisor in its Atlanta office.
In early September 2015, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) commenced a pilot program that permits trademark registrants to amend the goods/services coverage of their existing registrations or pending applications without forfeiting the priority provided by the underlying application filing date, claimed dates of first use, and/or registration grant date.
On Oct. 5, Michael Cantor and Cantor Colburn hosted an event to launch the Cantor Colburn Scholarship at UConn School of Law. The scholarship is directed toward law students pursuing a career in IP/patent law.
Proving Inequitable Conduct under Therasense Standard - Analysis of Federal Circuit's Decision in American Calcar, Inc. v. American Honda Motor Co.
Four years ago, in the famous opinion Therasense, Inc. v. Becton Dickinson & Co., the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit set a high bar for challenging patent validity on the basis of inequitable conduct. After that decision, many legal commentators suggested that inequitable conduct would be nearly impossible to prove under the new standard. In the landmark case of American Calcar Inc. v. American Honda Motor Co., the Federal Circuit upheld the district court’s holding of invalidity based on prosecution misconduct for the first time since setting up the Therasense standard.
Cantor Colburn associate Dmitry Zuev explores these issues in his article, "Proving Inequitable Conduct under Therasense Standard - Analysis of Federal Circuit's Decision in American Calcar, Inc. v. American Honda Motor Co.", published in the September/October 2015 issue of IP Litigator.
Cantor Colburn is pleased to announce that Michael Cantor, Co-Managing Partner, and Curt Krechevsky, Partner and Trademark & Copyright Department Chair, were recognized in the 2016 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.
Cantor Colburn has hired Justin D. Spurlock as an associate in its Detroit office and Nicholas R. Stango as a patent agent in its Hartford office. Both Mr. Spurlock and Mr. Stango are aerospace engineers with notable industry and patent law experience.
Cantor Colburn LLP announced today that it has hired Tanmay Dharmadhikari as an Associate in its Atlanta office. Mr. Dharmadhikari is an experienced intellectual property attorney with extensive academic credentials. Prior to beginning his legal career, he was a software developer and programmer.
Michelle Ciotola, an attorney in Cantor Colburn LLP’s Trademark & Copyright Department, was selected for inclusion in the forthcoming Top Attorneys of North America edition of The Heritage Registry of Who’s Who, a biographical publication that selects and distinguishes leading professionals throughout North America who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field of endeavor and thereby contribute to the growth of their industry and profession.
Ms. Ciotola, who was promoted to Counsel at the firm this January, concentrates her practice on counseling, protecting and enforcing trademark, trade dress, copyright, and related intellectual property rights, as well as counseling clients in unfair competition, Internet, advertising, and promotions law.
Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor and his wife Shari, both UConn alumni, are featured for their support and connections to UConn in the article, "Shari and Michael Cantor Give to Support Connecticut's Future," from the UConn Foundation.
Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor is quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune's July 9, 2015 article, "Conn. IP Firm Helps ESPN Star Patent a Really Cool Cooler" written by Megan Spicer. Cantor Colburn assisted Mike Golic and his son Jake in securing a design patent for an innovative tailgating cooler that features multiple access points and seating.
On Monday, June 22, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling in Kimble v. Marvel Enterprises that leaves intact a 50-year-old rule barring royalty agreements that continue after a patent expires. Cantor Colburn partner Charles O'Brien is among the experts who comment in IP Law360.
"A cool way to sit, Watertown firm teams with ESPN host to create cooler," by David Krechevsky, was published in the Republican-American on June 19, 2015, describing how ESPN host Mike Golic and his son Jake took their idea for an innovative tailgating cooler and became owners of a design patent. Michael Cantor, co-managing partner of Cantor Colburn, is the Golics' patent attorney.
Cantor Colburn is alerting clients that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) has announced a new program that allows an Applicant to withdraw one pending ex parte appeal in order to “make special” an appeal of a second application. The PTAB decision for the second application may then be received faster than would normally be expected. This program begins on June 19 and is designed reduce the PTAB's extensive backlog.
Cantor Colburn LLP, one the largest full-service intellectual property law firms in the country, announced today that U.S. design patent number 731,858 was issued to Mike Golic, host of ESPN’s popular Mike & Mike morning show and former NFL defensive lineman, and his son Jake Golic.
In the June 16, 2015 Hartford Courant article, "From A Famous Tailgating Family, The Golic Cooler," Dan Haar writes about the design patent for an innovative tailgating cooler issued to Mike Golic, the former NFL defensive lineman, now co-host of ESPN's "Mike & Mike" show, and his son, Jake, who played football for Notre Dame like he did. Michael Cantor, co-managing partner of Cantor Colburn LLP and the Golics' attorney, is quoted in the article, discussing the patent process and the Golics' plans for the product.
Cantor Colburn LLP has been recommended as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 United States 2015 in Intellectual Property for patent prosecution: utility and design patents.
Research is based on feedback from 250,000 clients worldwide, submissions from law firms and interviews with leading private practice lawyers, and a team of researchers.
Seven of the firm’s attorneys have been recommended in the Legal 500 United States 2015’s editorial.
Law360 published an article on Nicolon Corp.’s (dba TenCata Geosynthetics Americas) application for a trademark registration for the color orange for geosynthetic fabrics, which is disputed by Dandy Products Inc. In addition, Lumite, Inc. and Willacoochee Industrial Fabrics, Inc. filed oppositions to the application. Cantor Colburn LLP represents Nicolon.
An Overview of Trademark Oppositions in the U.S.
Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor and Trademark & Copyright Department Chair Curt Krechevsky wrote the article "An Overview of Trademark Oppositions in the U.S." which appeared in two parts in China IP Magazine in its May and June 2015 issues.
Litigation Partner Steven Coyle and other prominent attorneys comment in Law360 on the Supreme Court's May 26, 2015 ruling in Commil USA LLC v. Cisco Systems Inc. that a good faith belief that a patent is invalid is not a defense to induced infringement.
Cantor Colburn's Client Alert provides a brief summary of important considerations regarding the Implementation of the Hague Agreement in the United States, which occurs on May 13, 2015.
Michael A. Cantor, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn LLP, and Curtis Krechevsky, Partner and Chair of the Trademark & Copyright Department at the firm, are recognized as world leading practitioners of trademark law by the 2015 edition of The International Who’s Who of Trademark Lawyers.
Will Biosimilar Applicants Opt Out of Patent Dance?
Anne Maxwell, Andrew Ryan, Steve Coyle, Christopher Potts, and Derek Denhart co-wrote the article "Will Biosimilar Applicants Opt Out of Patent Dance? Federal Court Ruling to Have Impact on Future Litigation Strategies," published by the Connecticut Law Tribune on April 20, 2015.
Michelle P. Ciotola co-authored the article "Fuzzy Jury Instructions Affected 'Blurred Lines' Case, High-Profile Dispute Reveals Nuances in Music Copyright Laws," published in The Connecticut Law Tribune on April 20, 2015. The Marvin Gaye estate won a $7.4 million judgment after months of legal drama regarding the Robin Thicke / Pharrell Williams song “Blurred Lines,” which they claimed was stolen from Gaye’s “Got to Give It Up.” Pelletier and Ciotola's article highlights the importance of properly instructing a jury in the intricacies of Copyright Law.
On April 10, 2015, IP Law360 published Curt Krechevsky and Tom Mango's article, "Giving DuPont Its Due: How B&B Hardware Empowers TTAB," on the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling in B&B Hardware, Inc. v. Hargis Industries, Inc. Krechevsky, a partner, chairs the firm's Trademark & Copyright Department and has more than 30 years' experience in IP law. Mango, who is litigator specializing in Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) proceedings, is part of the firm's Trademark and Litigation Departments.
Cantor Colburn Ranked 10th for Utility, 6th for Design Patents in U.S.
Cantor Colburn is ranked 10th among 271 U.S. law firms, as reported in Intellectual Property Today magazine’s annual list of "Top Patent Firms," published in its March 2015 issue. This is Cantor Colburn’s fifth consecutive year in the top ten in the country.
A federal judge invalidated three patents that Dr. Reddy’s and other generic companies were accused of infringing. Dr. Reddy’s was represented by members of Cantor Colburn’s pharmaceutical litigation team.
Dr. Reddy’s was represented by members of Cantor Colburn’s pharmaceutical litigation team.
Mango Comments in Law360 on TTAB Ruling in B&B Hardware Inc. v. Hargis Industries Inc.
Thomas Mango and other the attorneys commented on the Supreme Court's March 24, 2015 Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) Preclusion Ruling in B&B Hardware Inc. v. Hargis Industries Inc.in Law360.
Mango, who is Counsel in the firm's Litigation and Trademark & Copyright Departments, focuses on all aspects of inter partes practice at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board for opposition and cancellation proceedings. He also litigates trademark infringement, trade dress, and unfair competition cases in federal courts throughout the United States.
BPCIA: How Long Does The Party Last And Do I Have To Dance?
Members of Cantor Colburn's Pharmaceutical IP Services Practice Group co-authored an article on biosimilars entitled "BPCIA: How Long Does The Party Last And Do I Have To Dance?" that appeared in Law360 on March 24, 2015. Leslie-Anne Maxwell, Andrew Ryan, Christopher Potts and Derek Denhart wrote the article which discusses Amgen Inc. v. Sandoz Inc.
Partner Andrew Ryan comments in Law360's March 20, 2015 article on Amgen Inc. v Sandoz Inc., "3 Things To Watch After Sandoz's Biosimilars Win."
Cantor Colburn is ranked #10 out of 271 U.S. law firms for issued patents in 2014 (Intellectual Property Today, March 2015). The firm is #6 for design patents alone. This is the firm's fifth consecutive year in the top ten patent rankings among U.S. law firms.
Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor and associate Chad Dever, Ph.D. wrote the cover story for the March 2015 issue of China Intellectual Property Magazine, recapping developments in U.S. patent in 2014 and forecasting developments in U.S. patent law in 2015.
Cantor Colburn litigators Andrew Ryan, William Cass, and Chad Dever, wrote an analysis of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit first-ever ruling in an appeal from an inter partes review in In re Cuozzo Speed Technologies LLC, published in Law360 on February 4, 2015.
Trademark Counsel Michelle Ciotola comments in IP Law 360 on the significance of the Supreme Court's January 21, 2015 ruling in Hana Financial Inc. v. Hana Bank. The court unanimously ruled that so-called trademark tacking is a factual question that should be dealt with by juries.
The U.S. Supreme Court on January 20, 2015 cast aside the Federal Circuit's long-standing rule that all district court claim construction rulings must be reviewed anew on appeal. Cantor Colburn litigation partner Andrew Ryan and other litigators tell Law360 why the decision in Teva Pharmaceuticals v. Sandoz is significant.
Cantor Colburn LLP associate Patrick Griffin appeared before the Supreme Court of the United States on Monday, January 12, 2015 on behalf of a group of nine lawyers affiliated with Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
Cantor Colburn Litigation Partner Andrew C. Ryan and Associate Chad A. Dever wrote the article, "A New Era in Intellectual Property Law," published by The Connecticut Law Tribune on December 29, 2014.
Partner Leah Reimer, Ph.D., Esq., will speak at the International Intellectual Property Law Association (IIPLA) Annual Congress 2015, January 5-6, 2015, at Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Dr. Reimer will present the topic "Prior Use Rights – Established Worldwide, but Assert Only with Caution in the U.S."
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning sponsor of the annual Tons of Toys event, produced by Hartford Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (HYPE), an initiative of the MetroHartford Alliance. The Tons of Toys event collects toys for children in the Hartford area to go to the Boys & Girls Club of Hartford, of which Cantor Colburn is a Shopping Spree Sponsor. Last year, HYPE raised $4,500 to purchase more than 1,700 toys.
Cantor Colburn associate Patrick Griffin was elected president of the Western Michigan University Cooley Law School Alumni Association at the association’s annual meeting last week. Mr. Griffin, based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office,focuses on patent application writing and prosecution for electrical and computer patents.
Cantor Colburn will sponsor the Connecticut Innovation Summit, the state's largest technology networking event, where innovative, emerging, and disruptive companies, premier service providers, and elite technology leaders meet and celebrate innovation. The November 12 event concludes with an Awards Ceremony, hosted by Cantor Colburn’s Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor, which will recognize the next generation of high-growth companies in Connecticut.
Cantor Colburn is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of the LES Asia-Pacific Regional Conference 2014 in Seoul, Korea on November 5-6. Attorneys Jim Merrick and Jaehoon Kim, who are members of the firm's Korean Practice Group, will attend the conference.
Michelle P. Ciotola, a trademark associate attorney at Cantor Colburn, has been selected as a Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Star in intellectual property for 2014. This is her fourth year receiving this recognition.
Cantor Colburn Partner Anne Maxwell co-authored the article "Purple Book Launches New Chapter in Generic Drugs" that was published in the October 23, 2014 Connecticut Law Tribune.
The 2012 America Invents Act ushered in three new procedures that allow a petitioner to challenge the validity of one or more patent claims after they have been granted by the PTO: inter partes review, post grant review, and covered business method. This article by Cantor Colburn partner and trial attorney Andrew Ryan and litigation associate Chad Dever, Ph.D., examines the new procedures. Ryan chairs the firm's Post Grant Practice Group, one of the first of its kind in the country.
The Connecticut Law Tribune selected Cantor Colburn partner Daniel Gibson as a New Leader in the Law. From a pool of 300 “incredibly well-qualified and diverse” applicants, Gibson is among the 60 distinguished attorneys who were selected to receive this award, each of them under the age of 40.
Cantor Colburn congratulates partner Daniel Gibson for being recognized as a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune. Out of a pool of 300 “incredibly well-qualified and diverse” applicants, Gibson is among the 60 distinguished attorneys who were selected to receive this award, each of them under the age of 40.
Partner Bill Cass and co-author Thomas Kurfess wrote "Rethinking Additive Manufacturing and Intellectual Property Protection," published in the September-October 2014 issue of Research-Technology Management. Cass co-chairs the firm's Additive Manufacturing Practice Group and is a frequent speaker on the topic.
The Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) awarded Cantor Colburn LLP the 2014 United Arts Campaign Top Law Firm for the Arts on Thursday, July 31.
Hartford, Conn. — Cantor Colburn will host the September 2014 International Trademark Association (INTA) Trademark Assistant (TMA) roundtable, The Office Action: A Challenge or a Cinch?, in the firm’s Hartford office on September 11th.
Cantor Colburn LLP is a returning silver sponsor for the 4th annual Sikorsky Home Run for Heroes fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit and honor Connecticut military veterans and their families.
Cantor Colburn partner and Japanese Practice Group Leader, Daniel P. Lent, spoke before the Commissioner of the Japan Patent Office (JPO), Hideo Hato, and other present JPO officials at the U.S. Bar/JPO Liaison Council June 20, 2014 Meeting.
The U.S. Supreme Court on June 19, 2014 ruled that computerized abstract ideas are not patent eligible. Cantor Colburn partner Steve Coyle and other litigators tell Law360 why the decision in Alice Corp. Pty Ltd. v. CLS Bank International is significant.
Law360 quoted several attorneys about the Nautilus Inc. v. Biosig Instruments Inc. decision and amongst them was Cantor Colburn’s Andrew C. Ryan.
Law360 quoted Cantor Colburn’s Michael J. Rye on the U.S. Supreme Court’s induced infringement ruling from in Limelight Networks Inc. v. Akamai Technologies Inc.
The Cantor Colburn website, www.cantorcolburn.com, designed by Firmseek, won the Award of Excellence in the Websites – Law and Legal Services category in the 20th Annual Communicator Awards (2014).
Cantor Colburn was named Litigation Department of the Year in the Intellectual Property category by the Connecticut Law Tribune.
Law360 quoted Cantor Colburn’s William J. Cass on the Supreme Court decision over the Highmark Inc. v. Allcare Health Management Systems Inc. and Octane Fitness LLC v. Icon Health & Fitness Inc. cases.
Leslie-Anne Maxwell, Ph.D., Partner and Pharmaceutical Group Co-Chair, wrote "Diagnostic Method Patents in Doubt" for the April 27, 2014 Connecticut Law Tribune regarding recent guidance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in view of the U.S. Supreme Court decisions in Assoc. for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics and Mayo Collaborative Services v. Prometheus Laboratories, Inc.
Four of Cantor Colburn’s attorneys were recognized in Law360’s law firm elevations list for the first quarter of 2014.
Associate Eric Baron, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Invention Convention, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting creative problem-solving and enhancing critical thinking skills in children in grades K-8, creating a pipeline for the state’s future scientists, engineers, doctors, and visionary workers of the 21st century.
Cantor Colburn LLP announced the hiring of Patrick S. Griffin as an Associate in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office in Alexandria, just a short distance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Griffin has practiced in all aspects of intellectual property and now focuses primarily on patent application writing and prosecution for electrical and computer patents in computer architecture, electronic commerce, database and distributed computing, telecommunications, digital displays and optics, complex financial models, and related software. In addition to his patent procurement expertise, he specializes in freedom to operate opinions and strategic invention development consulting for key high technology areas.
Michael Cantor gave the keynote speech when the Connecticut State Legislature hosted the Connecticut Invention Convention at the state Capitol. 170 student inventors from 14 schools, legislators, and Cantor Colburn Associate Eric Baron, a CIC board member, attended.
Cantor Colburn partner quoted in IP Law 360 article, "Lawyers Weigh in on Supreme Court's Lexmark Ruling"
Cantor Colburn litigation partner Steven Coyle's comments were part of the March 26, 2014 IP Law 360 article, "Lawyers Weigh in on Supreme Court's Lexmark Ruling."
The Connecticut Invention Convention honored Cantor Colburn partner Charles O'Brien as he stepped down from its board of directors after four years as a member.
Pamela J. Curbelo in "Inadmissible"
Pamela J. Curbelo, Partner and Co-Chair of Cantor Colburn’s Chemical, Material and Life Sciences Department, is named a finalist by the Connecticut Technology Council in the Women of Innovation Award in the Small Business Innovation and Leadership category. The tenth annual Women of Innovation Awards will be held on March 27th at The Aquaturf in Southington, Connecticut. This prestigious award program recognizes the energy, creativity and remarkable capabilities of women working in Connecticut's science and technology community.
Cantor Colburn represents Viacom in a matter before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Cantor Colburn has been chosen as the winner of the 2014 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award Corporate IP Law Firm of the Year in Connecticut.
Cantor Colburn LLP partner Curt Krechevsky has been appointed by the President of the International Trademark Association (INTA), Mei-lan Stark, to co-chair a new task force on Brands and Innovation. A former member of the INTA Board of Directors, Mr. Krechevsky has also chaired and served on numerous INTA committees in his more than twenty years of Association participation. INTA is a global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce. The mission of the Brands and Innovation Presidential Task Force is to analyze the relationship between trademarks and innovation, including how brands promote innovation and drive the economy, as well as how innovation impacts brands and trademark-related issues.
Cantor Colburn partner William Cass was quoted in the January 3, 2014 Forbes article, "Afinia Refuses To Buckle Down Against Stratasys; Claims Patent Misuse." Cantor Colburn represents Afinia in the case regarding 3D printing technology.
Cantor Colburn LLP, one of the nation’s leading intellectual property law firms, welcomes the new year with the election of four partners and two counsels. Dave S. Christensen, Daniel R. Gibson, M. Brad Lawrence, and Leslie- Anne Maxwell, Ph.D. have been elevated to partner, and Thomas J. Mango and Jeffrey L. Waters have been elevated to counsel.
William J. Cass co-authored and article with Thomas A. Campbell, "3-D Printing Will Be a Counterfeiter's Best Friend, Why we need to rethink intellectual property for the era of additive manufacturing," published online by the Scientific American on December 5, 2013.
Cantor Colburn was nationally ranked for patent litigation by Corporate Counsel magazine in its October 2013 issue. Cantor Colburn’s dedicated team of litigation attorneys have decades of experience in presenting technically complex matters for trial in front of judges and juries. A partner participates in every facet of the case, bringing results that count for the client. And at each phase of the litigation, Cantor Colburn seeks practical strategies to achieve a prompt, efficient resolution of the dispute.
Chairperson of Connecticut Innovations and Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor toured New Haven's innovation hub and met with Grid Founders Fellows, young entrepreneurs whose start ups are being funded by the state.
Cantor Colburn LLP sponsored the Connecticut Technology Council’s seventh annual Connecticut Innovation Summit attended by nearly 450 entrepreneurs, investors and service providers on November 7, 2013, at The Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford who wanted to learn about and celebrate Connecticut’s top innovators and intriguing high-potential companies. Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partner, Connecticut Innovations Chairman, and Connecticut Technology Council (CTC) Board Member Michael Cantor was master of ceremonies at the awards ceremony at the end of the event. The 2013 CTC event was produced in concert with Crossroads Venture Group, CTNEXT, Angel Investor Forum, and CURE.
As we have previously reported, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) has been rolling out a program to greatly expand the number of generic top-level domains (“gTLDs”). This program will allow companies, organizations, and individuals to own gTLDs for their brands and industry-related terms and operate as the domain name registrar. More than 1900 applications for more than 1400 new gTLDs were submitted to ICANN.
Michelle P. Ciotola, an Associate in the Hartford office of Cantor Colburn LLP, has been selected as Connecticut Super Lawyers Rising Star in intellectual property for 2013.
A federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California invalidated a nutritional supplement patent held by Plaintiff Thermolife International LLC and granted summary judgment to a host of Defendants. Thermolife has filed more than 100 patent infringement suits concerning such supplements in various jurisdictions since 2012. Cantor Colburn partner Jeffery B. Arnold, who specializes in pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement litigation and intellectual property protection, coordinated a joint defense effort among several of the defendants, resulting in a cost-effective defense for the respective clients. Cantor Colburn Partner and Litigation Practice Co-Chair William J. Cass argued the case on behalf of the defendants in the proceeding.
Cantor Colburn LLP has been recognized by 10 different organizations and publications- which heralded 14 attorneys in particular- for excellence in their work in 2013. The Legal 500 has applauded the firm for its “solid reputation in the market of providing an excellent level of service, and having an excellent value for money.” From accolades for the firm as a whole to specific recognition of Cantor Colburn attorneys in diverse practice areas within the field of intellectual property, the firm has enjoyed an abundance of recognition in 2013.
The Hartford Business Journal talks about the future of Connecticut Innovations with the quasi-public venture capital firm’s new chairman Michael Cantor, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn LLP.
Michael Cantor says his experience running an intellectual property law firm will help him lead Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public agency that provides funding for high-tech businesses.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that he has appointed Michael Cantor, co-managing partner of Cantor Colburn LLP to serve as chairperson of Connecticut Innovations (CI), the quasi-public agency charged with growing Connecticut's economy by making strategic capital and other investments that encourage the development of high-tech industries within the state, such as energy, biotechnology, information technology, and photonics.
Co-Managing Partner Michael Cantor is interviewed about the firm's steady, consistent growth.
Steve Coyle, Pharmaceutical Litigation Practice Group Leader, commented for Law 360 on the Supreme Court's June 17, 2013 ruling that name drugmakers can be sued for paying generic drug manufacturers to delay the release of low-cost versions of blockbuster medicines, overturning an Eleventh Circuit finding that the agreements were generally legal.
Cantor Colburn has been recommended as a “Leading Firm” by the Legal 500 United States 2013 in Intellectual Property (IP) for patent prosecution: utility and design patents.
The 200 employees of Cantor Colburn LLP’s Hartford office gathered on Friday, May 31, 2013, to witness the unveiling of the Cantor Colburn logo on a 12’ X 9’ sign on the side of its office building at 20 Church Street.
In support of the people of Boston after the tragedy at the Boston Marathon, Cantor Colburn's Hartford office participated in Wear Your Boston Day on April 19, 2013.
Cantor Colburn associate Patrick Griffin is quoted in the SCRIP Intelligence news section Capitol Capsule April, 2013 article SCOTUS could strike an 'uneasy compromise' for Myriad by Donna Young.
Cantor Colburn LLP is nationally ranked #7 for patents out of 271 U.S. law firms, as reported in Intellectual Property Today magazine’s annual list of "Top Patent Firms," published in its March, 2013 issue.
Michael Cantor's collection of patent models and patents is featured in Hartford magazine.
Michael Cantor, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn, spoke at the 2012 Seoul International Trademark Forum on October 19, presented jointly by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and the Korean Trademark & Design Association (KOTA) at the COEX Intercontinental Seoul. Mr. Cantor’s presentation discussed the issues of “use” and “intent to use” in the establishment of trademark rights in the United States. An audience of 250 trademark practitioners from South Korea and around the world attended the Forum. INTA and KOTA timed their event to lead up to the 43rd World Intellectual Property Congress of the Association Internationale pour la Protection de la Propriété Intellectuelle (AIPPI), also held in Seoul immediately following the International Trademark Forum.
People in the News: Tina Dorr, Ph.D.
On June 13, 2012, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) revealed the list of 1,930 proposed new generic top-level domains (gTLDs).
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Partner Dave Christensen’s article, "The Tools to Make Your Patent Valuation Look Better," was published by IP Frontline (August 17, 2006). In it, Dave examines a method of quickly assessing and formulating a valuation for a large volume of patent assets. This process used secondary parameters available from commercial suppliers along with depreciation techniques for communicating the value of the patent assets to financial members of the team.

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