As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day here in the United States next month, I wanted to chat about international protection of your US company’s IP. For the most part, all intellectual property rights stop at the border of … Read More
“I reviewed the application, Dave, and it looks great. I was just wondering why you didn’t include the retainer clips in the claims. We really like how those look on our new robotic arm.” Emily and her team had … Read More
In her role as president of the Oregon Patent Law Association (OPLA), Kolitch Romano Partner Amber Sun invited Chinese intellectual property lawyer Christopher Shaowei to speak at a continuing legal education (CLE) event on May 15, 2019. Christopher is a … Read More
Happy International Day of Light! This UNESCO initiative celebrates the role of light “in science, culture and art, education, and sustainable development, and in fields as diverse as medicine, communications, and energy.” The International Day of Light is held on … Read More
Kolitch Romano partner Amber Sun returned last week from a jam-packed trip to China. In addition to spending time with friends and family, Amber was fortunate to meet with several Chinese law firms. She also met with various international companies’ … Read More
I wonder if I’ll ever need to wear a tie again, I thought, as I walked through the exhibit floor. After all, I’m a casual, west coast kind of guy. Seriously, who invented ties anyway . . . Wait. I … Read More
You might have heard that a prior art search is required before you file your patent application. Some kind of search to find prior art that could get in the way of your patent application. Should be simple enough. Or … Read More
Five months after opening its doors in October 2018, Kolitch Romano is already expanding. Amber Sun has joined the firm as a new partner. Amber joins founding partners Dave Bourgeau, Shawn Kolitch, and Thomas (T.J.) Romano. Amber has 15 years … Read More
The World Trademark Review has announced the 2019 WTR 1000, listing the world’s leading trademark professionals. Thomas (T.J.) Romano has been recognized in this year’s list. To be selected for the WTR 1000, individuals must receive significant positive feedback from other attorneys, … Read More
News Alert: Kolitch Romano partner Dave Bourgeau presented on “Patenting Artificial Intelligence Technologies” last Friday, at the Oregon State Bar Association’s annual Intellectual Property Review. Dave spoke with co-presenter Mark Alleman, of the Alleman Hall Creasman & Tuttle law firm. In their … Read More