Our Professionalism Spotlight series highlights Illinois legal professionals who demonstrate the ideals of professionalism and a commitment to equitable, efficient, and effective justice in Illinois.
This week marks five years since the USPTO implemented its Requirement of U.S. Licensed Attorney for Trademark Applicants and Registrants. Also known as the “U.S. Counsel Rule”, the USPTO on August 2, 2019 amended parts 2, 7, and 11 of Title 37 to require any non-U.S. domiciled trademark applicant, registrant, or party to a
Our Commissioner Spotlight series highlights the judges, lawyers, and educators from across Illinois who have been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to serve as our Commissioners.
The world of intellectual property law is buzzing with questions and commentary regarding the practicality and ethics of using artificial intelligence to aid the practice of law before the USPTO. As I addressed in a prior blog post, some of the concerns are much ado about nothing. However, one question previously left unanswered was
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the integration of artificial intelligence (“AI”) into business operations presents unparalleled opportunities for efficiency and innovation. Alongside these advancements, however, come new challenges and risks that must be addressed to ensure regulatory compliance and ethical responsibility. Recently, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has underscored the importance of proactively managing