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LCLD is an organization of corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners aiming to provide a pathway for diverse lawyers to grow in their careers. Manuela Cabal has been selected as an LCLD Fellow. According to the organization, “The LCLD Fellows Program offers high-potential, mid-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds at LCLD Member organizations the opportunity to develop leadership skills and build meaningful relationships within the legal profession.” Dorien Clark has been selected as Pathfinder. LCLD notes that “The seven-month Pathfinder Program provides high-potential, early-career attorneys from diverse backgrounds with the opportunity to learn from top leaders in the legal profession while gaining foundational leadership skills and relationship-building resources.” Congratulations to Manuela and Dorien. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #LCLDNation #LCLDFellows #LCLDPathfinders

On Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Orlando, at the premier event for HVACR professionals, Wil Rao will speak about trade secret protection in HVACR. Trade secret programs require strategic planning/implementation across organizations. With today’s increased employee mobility, ease of data transfer, potential FTC-driven changes on noncompetes, and the 301 report from the U.S. government on countries that don't provide adequate protection of intellectual property (IP) rights, trade secrets have risen to the forefront of strategic needs. Wil’s session explores trade secret protection/enforcement, when to utilize trade secrets versus patents, trade secret strategy, and other “musts” in order to maintain the confidentiality, and value, of your HVACR IP. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/40YORp0 #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

Christopher Santone, the first individual to pass the USPTO Design Patent Bar exam, has joined McAndrews as a Design Patent Agent. He has over a decade of experience as an industrial designer, and his background positions him as an exceptional resource for helping clients identify protectable assets and navigate the design patent process. Christopher has designed and developed more than 100 consumer products across diverse industries ranging from furniture to electronics. He is listed as a co-inventor on 17 design patents and one utility patent, giving him a rare perspective on the intersection of creativity and IP protection. We are excited to have Christopher join our team. Read more about him here: https://bit.ly/3Er4XPh #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

17 McAndrews attorneys have been selected for inclusion on the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. The following shareholders have been named to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list: Pat Arnold Christopher V. Carani, Esq. Sandra Frantzen Sharon Hwang Deborah Laughton Peter McAndrews Bob Surrette Malaika Durham Tyson, Ph.D. Thomas Wimbiscus The 2025 Rising Stars list includes the following attorneys: Manuela Cabal Sarine H. Amanda Jackson Ben Mahon Madeline P. Philipp Ruben Michael S. Tomsa Michael Weil Super Lawyers are selected based on a peer nomination and evaluation process, combined with independent research. Candidates are evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP #SuperLawyers #RisingStars 

On Dec. 30, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the April 2023 District Court opinion in favor of McAndrews client Accord Healthcare, Inc. Accord filed an abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for approval to market a generic version of Purdue Pharma’s OxyContin® branded extended release oxycodone hydrochloride tablets. Purdue Pharma alleged that Accord’s proposed ANDA product would infringe five Purdue patents if marketed. Accord asserted that each of the five patents was invalid. The Federal Circuit issued a decision siding with Accord, invalidating all of the asserted claims of the five Purdue patents. Accord is represented by Alejandro Menchaca, Ben Mahon, and Bradley Loren. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP

After more than two decades of negotiation, the Design Law Treaty (DLT) has been adopted. Christopher V. Carani, Esq. offers a firsthand look at his participation in the process to help bring harmony to international design law. For two weeks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 135 countries and dozens of NGOs discussed the intricacies of design law practice. Learn more about the DLT, its objectives, and key takeaways from Chris in this coverage: Law360: https://bit.ly/3ONvwjx (subscription required) WTR: https://bit.ly/4inkAH7 (subscription required) IPWatchdog: https://bit.ly/3ZtgMva #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

In the November/December issue of IP Litigator, Christopher Scharff contributed a story entitled, “Form Versus Function: Protecting Product Design Through Design Patents, Trade Dress, and Copyrights.” His article explores different ways to protect a product’s design, along with the advantages and disadvantages of each method. Read the complete article here: https://bit.ly/49NGDCT #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP

Sandra Frantzen has made significant professional contributions through her patent litigation work, worldwide IP portfolio management in fields such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, consumer products, and biotechnology, as well as her advocacy for the Arab American legal community. These accomplishments, and more, are highlighted by the University of Chicago Law School in this special feature. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

Congratulations to Christopher V. Carani, Esq. on being elected as a Fellow of the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) by the AIPLA Board of Directors. AIPLA Fellows are chosen based on “(1) outstanding service to the Association, (2) prominence within the intellectual property profession, (3) learned contributions to the profession through teaching and writing, and (4) observance of the highest standards of ethical conduct.” Fellows dedicate their efforts to providing mentorship and working on specialized projects assigned by the Board and other AIPLA committees. #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP 

McAndrews is proud to announce that partner Christopher V. Carani, Esq. has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors for the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA). Chris is a dedicated member of AIPLA with 25 years of active involvement. He previously chaired the AIPLA Design Rights Committee and now serves as the Board liaison for the committee. Throughout his tenure, Chris has authored six amicus briefs for AIPLA, including influential contributions to landmark en banc Federal Circuit cases Egyptian Goddess v. Swisa (Fed. Cir. 2008) and, more recently, LKQ v. General Motors (Fed. Cir. 2024). From 2020 to 2022, Chris chaired AIPPI-US (a division of AIPLA), overseeing the group's initiatives and guiding the successful hosting of the 2022 AIPPI World Congress in San Francisco. McAndrews is proud to support AIPLA, an organization that has been a driving force in championing the intellectual property industry for over 125 years. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3BbyjzU #IntellectualProperty #IPLaw #IP