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The Associated Press highlighted Partner Tiffany Gehrke’s perspective on the recent victory for Penn State in a trademark infringement suit that could have had major implications for brand owners. “It addresses an important issue with trademark law — whether or not the mark owner is able to prevent third parties from using its marks on T-shirts and paraphernalia without permission,” Tiffany told the Associated Press in an interview. The verdict, she said, maintains the status quo, while a victory for Vintage Brand “could have shaken things up.”

Thank you to the Emerging Litigation Podcast’s Tom Hagy for spending time with Ryan N. Phelan to discuss the latest developments in patent eligibility. Tom and Ryan cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including the intricate landscape of patent eligibility in the U.S., the Supreme Court’s perspective, and the proposed Patent Eligibility Restoration Act and how, if it passes, it could unlock new opportunities for innovation amid the challenges posed by judicial exceptions. Listen here or wherever you like to get your favorite podcasts: https://bit.ly/491ytq8

Our team had a great time at the HLAI JD Mentors Reception last night! A big thank you to all that attended, as well as Special Counsel Matthew Jorge, Associate Daniel Gonzalez, and everyone else that made this event possible. Click here to learn more about opportunities with HLAI:?https://lnkd.in/gwkjA_ec

Associates Daniel Henry and Krista Solano participated in a recent IP Alumni Panel with the Intellectual Property Law Society at LUC. ? Daniel (LUC Law ‘24) and Krista (LUC Law ‘23) joined the panel to discuss mentorship, career experiences, and the scope of potential career paths in intellectual property. We are proud to see our associates already playing an active role in guiding the next generation of IP professionals!

Marshall Gerstein is proud to host this year’s Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois (HLAI) JD Mentors Program Reception. The program provides students with meaningful opportunities to network and find a mentor, and also to solidify life-long relationships. We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow! #HLAI

Ryan N. Phelan joined State Farm IP Counsel Phelan A. Simpkins in authoring a column for the Association of Corporate Counsel’s ACC Docket discussing divided infringement, which occurs when multiple parties collectively perform all the elements of a patent claim, but no single party performs every step. Ryan and Phelan explore significant case law on divided infringement and offer strategies to legal departments for drafting patent claims to avoid this problem. Thank you, Phelan, for joining us in this project and to ACC Docket for publishing it! https://bit.ly/3AFgs4f

Partner Kelley Gordon will be attending the Luxury Law Summit in New York City on November 19! The conference will host CEOs, founders, general counsel, and other leaders to discuss experiences and share insights on the latest trends and challenges facing the luxury sector. Connect with Kelley if you are attending the summit or plan to be in the area! https://lnkd.in/grYDjAX4 #LuxuryLaw

Next week, Jonathan Hughley and Ryan Schermerhorn will be representing Marshall Gerstein’s Automotive & Transportation practice at the Auto IP & Legal USA Summit in Detroit, Michigan. Jonathan and Ryan will hear from industry experts, leading innovators, and startups on key topics like automotive IP litigation insights, AI and intellectual property law, and cross-border IP enforcement, among others. Please reach out to Jonathan or Ryan if you are attending the conference! https://lnkd.in/db4Bcgv3 #AutoIPUSA #IntellectualProperty?

In her latest column in Med Device Online, part of Life Science Connect, Christine E. Hollis offers medtech leaders solutions to improving diversity in the profession. Christine notes, “If we want to create a future where medtech truly serves the needs of society, we must ensure that the people driving innovation reflect the diversity of that society. By encouraging diverse perspectives, promoting STEM education, and fostering inclusive innovation hubs, we can unlock the full potential of medtech and make healthcare better for everyone.” Read Christine's full column here: https://lnkd.in/gDxak7Hw

Law360’s Ivan Moreno recently interviewed Tiffany Gehrke for her input on a highly anticipated trademark trial coming next week. The Pennsylvania State University and Vintage Brands will face off in a trademark suit that puts infringement claims in the spotlight and could significantly impact trademark owners. About the possible outcome, Tiffany told Law360, "If this goes in Vintage Brand's favor, then it will open a door for retailers and fans to basically start creating and selling merchandise in a way that the licensor, the trademark owner, would no longer be able to control.” We will watch the trial closely and look forward to sharing our insights. https://lnkd.in/gZ542zS2