Intellectual Property Law

October truly was a jam-packed month for Section offerings and events, which I hope many of you were able to attend. If not, please visit our online catalog to absorb incredible insights from EPO and US Trademark Office practitioners, examiners, and judges, and to summon general knowledge about IP litigation in Europe and IP rights in the African region. Read more

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a Memorandum announcing that, effective October 20, 2025, the Director will determine whether to institute trial of inter partes review and post-grant review proceedings as provided in the America Invents Act. Read more

We had an incredible turnout for bowling on October 16, 2025. Thanks to everyone who joined us! Read more

After a mistrial in July 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a Rule 52 order on September 30, 2025, regarding Genentech, Inc. v. Biogen MA, Inc. Read more

In September 2025, WIPO launched its updated eMadrid platform as the main hub for international trademark registrations. Read more

The UC Law SF Law & Artificial Intelligence Certificate (LAIC) offers a comprehensive, internationally focused training in this groundbreaking field, providing legal and compliance professionals with essential, globally relevant domain knowledge and practical skills. Read more

It is with great pride and carbonated humility that I address you in my new role as Chair of the Intellectual Property Law Section. The rudder has been passed to me from our tremendous Immediate Past Chair Jonathan Lurie, whose long-term and comprehensive dedication to the Section, as well as his patient guidance through my officership, have left a Sasquatch-sized footprint on the path ahead. Read more

Domain name platform Atom is facing a trademark lawsuit over its new trademark service. The company launched Trademark.io last month, and now a rival and long-running platform alleges that its choice of name will cause confusion. Read more

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (“USTR”) has opened its annual review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy, or Notorious Markets List (NML). USTR is seeking public input on online and physical venues that reportedly traffic in large-scale trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. Read more

Join us for a fun and casual evening of connection at one of our Mix & Mingle Bowling Receptions across California! Read more