Insights on Patent

Partners Matthew Berlin and Michael Fainberg of ArentFox Schiff will speak at the 2025 AI Governance & Strategy Summit – New York on May 7, 2025.

Craig Gelfound, head of ArentFox Schiff’s Intellectual Property practice in Los Angeles, has once again been honored by the Daily Journal as one of the Top Intellectual Property Lawyers in California, marking 14 consecutive years of this recognition.

The protection of intellectual property (IP) is vital in the fiercely competitive artificial intelligence (AI) industry, necessitating a deep understanding of how the complex IP framework can be effectively leveraged to safeguard technological innovations in this rapidly evolving sector.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm and Partner James J. Bindseil have been shortlisted for the annual Managing IP (MIP) Americas Awards.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is proud to announce that the firm’s Trademark practice and 10 attorneys have been ranked in 2025 WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, the definitive guide for intellectual property (IP) practitioners.

In a precedential opinion issued on March 6, the Federal Circuit affirmed the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia that the claims in ImmunoGen’s US patent application 14/509,809 (“the ’809 application,” published on May 14, 2015, as US 2015/0132323) were obvious.

On March 5, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a decision in Lashify, Inc. v. International Trade Commission, No. 23-1245, vacating in part the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) determination that Lashify failed to satisfy the economic prong of the Section 337 domestic industry requirement and affirming in part the finding that Lashify failed to satisfy the technical prong of the domestic industry requirement.

On February 28, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rescinded former Director Kathi Vidal’s 2022 memorandum on discretionary denials in Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) post-grant proceedings running parallel to district court litigation.

On February 25, the United Kingdom (UK) Intellectual Property Office (IPO) launched a survey to collect feedback on potential changes to the UK’s design protection framework. The goal is to ensure that the system remains relevant, accessible, and effective in supporting designers and businesses across various industries. This initiative follows a previous call for views in 2022, with insights from the survey informing a formal consultation later in 2025.

The new presidential Administration’s cost-reduction initiatives, including a hiring freeze and return-to-office mandate for federal employees, are poised to impact the efficiency of the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), potentially affecting patent examination timelines and strategies.

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to develop at a rapid pace, even the most sophisticated general counsel (GC) and in-house legal teams will be hard pressed to keep up with the evolving legal landscape.

As the development of the next-generation internet, known as Web3 — characterized by blockchain applications, smart contracts, and cryptocurrency transactions — continues to gain momentum, Web3 developers are turning to ArentFox Schiff’s Patent group for assistance in patenting their innovative technologies that will shape the future of the internet.

The European Union (EU) has approved updates to its design protection legislation to modernize the framework and support innovation across member states.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has finalized its fee schedule for 2025. The updated fee schedule will take effect on January 19, 2025, and will represent a 7.5% across-the-board increase in USPTO fees.

Michael Fainberg and Patrick Lai will host a presentation titled, “Trends, Challenges, and Strategies of Patenting AI innovations in the U.S.”

ArentFox Schiff has been nationally recognized with 35 top rankings in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, which honors firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is fueling a surge in global patent filings for AI-related innovations, but differences in national patent laws and examination standards for such inventions pose challenges for AI solution developers.

Partner Marylee Jenkins will attend the Brand Strategy Summit USA on October 8, where she will lead an interview titled “Advancing the Trademark System: A Behind-the-Scenes Look.”

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently issued its 2024 Guidance on Patent Subject Matter Eligibility and July 2024 Subject Matter Eligibility Examples.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the head of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Group, Craig Gelfound, has been recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA, Legal 500, IP Stars, and Super Lawyers.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 135 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2025, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 70 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

Until now, case law has defined an “article of manufacture” solely for purposes of damages in design patent infringement actions.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has listed 14 of our attorneys as 2024 IP Stars, recognizing them as senior practitioners who have been recommended or identified as leaders in their firm and/or jurisdiction.

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that the firm and six attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, an international guide that highlights leading firms and top patent professionals.

The coast-to-coast expansion of ArentFox Schiff’s nationally recognized Intellectual Property practice continues with the addition of Partner Ehsun Forghany in the San Francisco office.