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8/19/19

Merchant & Gould Welcomes New Associate to Its Atlanta Office

Merchant & Gould is excited to welcome Leo R. Wen, Ph.D., as its newest associate in the Atlanta office. He will bring his patent prosecution experience to the Electrical & Software Group.Wen’s practice focuses on the prosecution of patents ...

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8/12/19

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that seventeen attorneys from three of its office locations have been included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2020.Best Lawyers compiles lists of outstanding attorneys by conducting peer-reviewed ...

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8/5/19

Inside Merchant & Gould’s New Office in Downtown Minneapolis

Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property (IP) law firm headquartered in Minneapolis, relocated its office today to a more collaborative space that’s better suited for its current practice, innovative culture, future growth and ongoing client ...

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7/11/19

On the Cutting Edge: Updates on Patent Law, Data Privacy, and E-Commerce

3-Minute Case Summaries: A fast-paced and energetic update on recent case law developments important to patent litigation from ten select cases. Brand Protection Update: Hear an update on trends and cases related to online brand protection, including ...

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7/11/19

Online Platforms, Marketing and Brand Protection Strategies

Thursday, July 11, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.Overview: Hear update on trends and cases related to online brand protection, including updates on copyright laws, trademark strategies, and anti-counterfeiting strategies. We will also provide an update ...

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6/12/19

Jonathan Berschadsky Listed In Iam Strategy 300 Third Year in a Row

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce for the third year in a row that attorney Jonathan Berschadsky, a partner in the firm’s New York office, has been included in the 2017 edition of IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.This ...

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5/31/19

Merchant & Gould Presents Check to Scholarship Winner at 2019 True Value Charity Classic

Merchant & Gould was proud to attend its client’s namesake event, True Value Charity Classic – attending activities, helping raise money for the True Value Foundation, matching a donation, and presenting a check to the scholarship winner. ...

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5/30/19

Merchant & Gould’s Minneapolis Team Wins Pro Bono Case, Protecting Minnesota Rivers from Phosphorus Pollution

Congratulations to Merchant & Gould’s pro bono team -- Paige Stradley, attorney; Michael Erbele, attorney; Kristin Drieman, litigation paralegal; and Anne-Marie Larkin, legal assistant -- for their work around environmental issues and pollution. ...

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4/30/19

CyberWorld: Bringing Business and IP Strategies Together

M&G is pairing with CLA (CliftonLarsonAllen) to showcase methods of integrating business and intellectual property to develop a balanced intellectual property portfolio that protects the bottom line. The seminar has CLE credit for attorneys, ...

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4/17/19

Merchant & Gould Successfully Protects Vexilar’s Patent

MINNEAPOLIS – April 17, 2019 – Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that Vexilar, Inc., a Minneapolis-based pioneer in sonar technology, fish finders, and the marine business, won an important ...

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3/4/19

Kathy Ott and Laura Hupp Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that attorneys John T. Winemiller, Ph.D., and Loretta L. Freeman have been selected as members of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2018 Class of Fellows and Pathfinders, respectively.“It’s ...

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2/20/19

Merchant & Gould Is Recognized by World Trademark Review for Its “Outstanding and Reliable” Work and IP Leaders in Minnesota

Merchant & Gould is proud to be recognized in the “United States: Minnesota” category in World Trademark Review’s 2019 research directory, WTR 1000, a peer-feedback-based resource which spotlights firms and attorneys that are deemed “outstanding” ...

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2/11/19

In true Merchant & Gould “community spirit,” the Atlanta office sponsored The CIP CUP® 2018 Charity Golf

In true Merchant & Gould “community spirit,” the Atlanta office sponsored The CIP CUP® 2018 Charity Golf Tournament on Oct. 4, helping raise $11,250 for IP-related community organizations. The annual event provides an opportunity ...

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2/11/19

Merchant & Gould Welcomes New Associate to Its Minneapolis Office

Merchant & Gould is excited to welcome Saalini Sekar as its newest associate in the Minneapolis office. She will bring her electrical engineering and patent experience to the Electrical Group.After seven years in the technology sector with ...

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2/6/19

Remembering Steven Owens

We have lost a friend, colleague and Knoxville office partner, Steven F. Owens, 37, who passed away on Feb. 2. He fought valiantly against cancer for almost two years. Steven was a valued member of the Merchant & Gould team, and he will be ...

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1/22/19

Eric Chad, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C. Has Earned CIPP/US Certification

Eric Chad, Partner, Merchant & Gould P.C., has earned the ANSI-accredited Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) credential through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). Eric counsels clients on a variety ...

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1/17/19

Merchant & Gould’s Chairman Emeritus Elected as Treasurer of AIPLA

Merchant & Gould congratulates Brian Batzli, partner and chairman emeritus, for his role with the American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA), a national bar association that helps establish and maintain fair and effective laws and policies. Brian ...

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1/7/19

Merchant & Gould’s Patent Agent Elected as President of Japan America Society of Colorado

Merchant & Gould P.C., a national intellectual property (IP) law firm with clients in the Rocky Mountain Region, congratulates patent agent Nobu Yoda for his elected role as president of the Japan America Society of Colorado (JASC), a nonprofit organization ...

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1/1/19

Merchant & Gould Promotes Five Attorneys to Partners in Three Office Locations

Merchant & Gould promoted five attorneys in three of its offices around the country -- a great way to launch the New Year. The promotions include Eric R. Chad, Mark L. Gleason and Anneliese S. Mayer in Minneapolis; Ryan J. Fletcher, Ph.D., in Denver; ...

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1/1/19

George Lewis Elected to Merchant & Gould’s Executive Committee

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that George C. Lewis, P.E., partner, who initially joined the Denver office in 1999, has been elected to the firm’s Executive Committee for a two-year term, effective Jan. 1, 2019. He replaces Tony Zeuli ...

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1/1/19

Long-time Merchant & Gould attorney John (“Jack”) Clifford will transition his full-time practice into a part

Long-time Merchant & Gould attorney John (“Jack”) Clifford will transition his full-time practice into a part-time, “of counsel” role, effective Jan. 2. Jack started his career at Merchant & Gould in 1981; and, for 38 ...

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12/20/18

5 holiday gifts that will scare the data out of you …

’Tis the season for nifty new tech gadgets. Imagine coming home to a robot-cleaned floor, a personal assistant ready for your every command, and a camera that activates for your pets and visitors. You can wear a watch that provides data about your body ...

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12/18/18

Merchant & Gould Earned “Honor Roll for IP Litigation” in BTI Litigation Outlook 2019

Merchant & Gould has been named an “Honor Roll Firm for IP Litigation” in the new BTI Litigation Outlook 2019: Changes, Trends and Opportunities for Law Firms. Achieving “Honor Roll” is a special distinction that signals a ...

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12/18/18

M&G’s Denver Office Shares Holiday Spirit with Girls Inc., Promoting STEM Programming for Girls

Merchant & Gould sponsored a holiday-themed, community-service event with American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA) “Women in IP” on Dec. 10, for Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, an organization that promotes the “whole girl,” ...

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12/13/18

Merchant & Gould sponsored a holiday-themed, community-service event with American Intellectual Property Law Association

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11/15/18

M&G’s Denver Office and ACC Share Holiday Spirit for Amp the Cause, Raising $5,000 for Local Families

Merchant & Gould’s Denver office sponsored the local Association for Corporate Counsel (ACC) gathering that benefited Amp the Cause, a Denver-based nonprofit organization that improves the lives of families through entertainment. Held on November ...

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11/8/18

Hot Topics, Trends, & Updates

Join ACC Tennessee and Merchant & Gould for an informative panel presentation! Merchant & Gould attorneys from across the country are converging on Nashville to present 3-Minute Case Summaries: What Every In-House Lawyer Needs to Know, with a ...

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11/2/18

Merchant & Gould Congratulates Three 2018 Pro Bono Award Winners, Helping Make Our Communities Even Better

Merchant & Gould’s Pro Bono Committee is delighted to announce the 2018 Pro Bono Award winners. This year, we have chosen to recognize three different individuals from our Minneapolis and Denver offices for their dedication and commitment to providing ...

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11/1/18

Merchant & Gould Named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for the Ninth Edition of “Best Law Firms”

Merchant & Gould has been named by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for the Ninth Edition of “Best Law Firms.” The rankings feature law firms given consistently impressive performance ratings by clients and peers. Achieving ...

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10/16/18

The Difference Two Decades Make

The thriving startup economy in Denver and Boulder has been a rising tide that raised a number of ships, including patent law practices like Merchant & Gould’s. Denver office managing partner Timothy Scull said that when he first came to Colorado ...

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10/11/18

Merchant & Gould Hires Four Associates in Three Office Locations

Merchant & Gould is pleased to welcome four associates to three of its offices around the country. The new hires span the last few months and include Christopher Tebow, Ph.D., in Minneapolis; Peter Selness in Minneapolis; Roderick O’Dorisio ...

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10/11/18

Knoxville Office Congratulates Steven Taylor on Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Steven Taylor, a member of its Knoxville team, earned his Ph.D. in nuclear physics from the University of Tennessee. Steven is a technical advisor for the firm, helping inventors get the broadest coverage ...

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9/25/18

Last week, the Senate approved the Music Modernization Act, the first substantive reform to music copyright law in a generation. The legislation is aimed at better aligning current music licensing protocol with the growth of digital streaming services. It ...

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9/21/18

Remembering Kitu Bindra

We have lost a friend and valued Merchant & Gould colleague, Kitu Bindra, 57, who died suddenly on August 28. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Denise, who he was married to for 30 years, and his two children, Nikolas and Nina. He was a loving ...

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8/15/18

Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property (IP) law firm, is pleased to announce that 19 attorneys from four of its office locations have been included in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019. In addition, Tim Scull, managing partner of ...

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8/15/18

Two Merchant & Gould Attorneys Receive Best Lawyers® 2019 "Lawyer of the Year" Award in Denver

Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property (IP) law firm, is pleased to announce that two of its attorneys received recognition and awards from Best Lawyers®. Timothy B. Scull, managing partner of the Denver office, received Best Lawyers 2019 ...

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8/10/18

Chainbreaker Charity Ride

Congratulations to Merchant & Gould’s team that participated in the 2nd annual Chainbreaker charity bike ride on Aug. 10, in support of life-saving cancer research at the University of Minnesota’s Masonic Cancer Center. The ride started in ...

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7/30/18

Merchant & Gould Promotes Attorney Ryan C. Smith, Ph.D. to Partner

Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property (IP) law firm, promoted attorney Ryan C. Smith to partner. The promotion embraces the growth of the Minneapolis office, bringing greater depth to the firm’s local leadership.Smith joined Merchant ...

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7/25/18

Merchant & Gould Announces New Managing Partner of New York Office

Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce that its long-time, Denver-based partner Peter Gergely is now the managing partner of the firm’s New York office where he will lead its rapid growth and innovation. ...

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7/24/18

Merchant & Gould’s Chairman Emeritus Named to Board of Trustees of Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Brian H. Batzli, a shareholder and Chairman Emeritus of Merchant & Gould, a national intellectual property (IP) firm, was named to the Board of Trustees of Mitchell Hamline School of Law, effective July 1.Mitchell Hamline is a leader in intellectual property ...

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7/17/18

Denver Business Journal Names Kathy Ott as Finalist for “Outstanding Women in Business” Award

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that Kathy Ott was named a finalist by Denver Business Journal as an “Outstanding Woman in Business,” specifically recognized for her innovation, entrepreneurship, professional accomplishments and community ...

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7/11/18

Hot Topics, Trends, & Updates: Cybersecurity, Patent Litigation Decisions, and the Implications

Merchant & Gould Presents Hot ...

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7/1/18

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that two members of its Minneapolis team were recognized by Minnesota Lawyer

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that two members of its Minneapolis team were recognized by Minnesota Lawyer for their hard work, talent and dedication. Emily Wessels, associate, was named “Up & Coming Attorney” for her commitment ...

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6/14/18

Ethics & Elimination of Bias for IP Lawyers Series – Part II

Merchant & Gould presents Ethics & Elimination of Bias for IP Lawyers Series – Part II “Emerging Technology: Ethically Counseling Your ...

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6/8/18

Jonathan Berschadsky Listed in IAM Strategy 300

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that attorney Jonathan Berschadsky, a partner in the firm’s New York office, has been included in the 2018 edition of IAM Strategy 300 – The World’s Leading IP Strategists.This guide lists the individuals ...

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5/31/18

Ethics & Elimination of Bias for IP Lawyers Series – Part I

IDS Center 3rd Floor, Conference Center 80 S. 8th Street Minneapolis, MN, 55402Agenda 1:00 p.m. - Registration 1:30 p.m. - Presentations 3:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion 4:45 p.m. - Networking Cocktail ReceptionPresenters Johanna Carrane, ...

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5/23/18

The Accidental Tourist:

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in April 2018 in WesternGeco LLC v. Ion Geophysical Corp., which examined the ability of a U.S. patent owner to recover lost profits for foreign sales based on domestic acts of infringement.[1] The proceedings included ...

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5/19/18

Nancy Lutz Speaking on International Trademark Law and Practice at INTA Annual Meeting

Nancy H. Lutz, a partner in Merchant & Gould's Washington, D.C. area office, will co-present a course on international trademark law and practice at the 140th Annual Meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) on May 19, 2018 in ...

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5/17/18

Federal Circuit Affirms Invalidity of Pharmaceutical Patent

Merchant & Gould is pleased to announce that the Federal Circuit in Anacor Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Iancu affirmed the invalidity of a patent covering tavaborole (Kerydin®), which is a drug used to treat onychomycosis. The appeal arose from three ...

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5/15/18

SAS Institute, Inc. v. Iancu: Supreme Court Disallows Partial IPR Decisions

In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court rejected the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) practice of granting partial institutions of inter partes reviews (IPR). The decision squarely rejected the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s ...

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