*Monthly Insights*

DECEMBER 2024

OBWB partners pictured at the 2024 Houston Holiday Party.

Left to right: Han-Mei Tso, Carlyn Burton, Jeffrey Bergman, Thomas Scherer,

Kevin Kuelbs, Seema Mehta, Yuichi Watanabe, Peter Schechter, and John Osha.

Recognition / Awards / Announcements

Carlyn Burton presented a certificate on her 20th work anniversary.
Jeffrey Bergman recognized for his 25th work anniversary and 5-year anniversary serving as managing partner.
Jeff congratulates Kevin Kuelbs on joining OBWB's Executive Committee.
John Osha congratulates Thomas Scherer on his 25th work anniversary.

2024 YEAR IN REVIEW

For your perusal, here is an overview of just some of the topics OBWB's Monthly Insights covered in 2024

USPTO PRACTICE	U.S. LITIGATION	INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENTS	TRADEMARK
Specification Support for Numerical Range Endpoints	Masimo vs. Apple? Important Considerations Regarding the Trademark Commission	Attorney-Client Privilege in UPC Litigation Proceedings	Great Concepts LLC v Chutter Inc.: A "Green-Light" for Fraud?
USPTO's Updated Guidance For Making an Obviousness Determination	Decoding Patents: Navigating the Implications of Foreign Prosecution Estoppel and Choice of POSITA	Emotional Perception AI V UKIPO: Is There Change in the UK Patent Office's Assessment of AI?	Minority Share of Trademark Ownership Insufficient to Support Right to Seek Cancellation of Challenged Marks
When Inventors Become Co-clients: Best Practices For Inventor Communication in Prosecuting Patent Applications	Same Language in Different Claims May Have Different Meanings	Federal Circuit's Ruling Highlights International Obligations in Global Patent Disputes	Does The Lanham Act's Name Clause Violate a Trademark Owner's Freedom of Speech?
USPTO Updates Guidance on Enablement	Representative Patent Claims in Alice/Mayo Subject Matter Eligibility Analysis	Protective Letters Before the UPC: The First Court Orders and Decisions
Recent USPTO Guidance on Claim Interpretation Maintains Course	Court Decision Corrects Time Window for Copyright Damages Accrual	Supplementary Experimental Data to Prove Inventive Step: Acceptance Conditions

ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to announce that effective January 1, 2025, Kevin Kuelbs will join OBWB's Executive Committee.

In this new senior leadership position, Kevin will take on a more active role in supporting the firm's strategic direction and global operations.

During his thirteen years at OBWB, Kevin has established himself as a respected leader in the field of intellectual property law.

A savvy patent attorney who represents high-profile international corporations and small inventors alike, he brings an unparalleled level of dedication and expertise to protecting and enforcing each client's patent interests and assets.

Within the firm, Kevin's initiatives and commitment to leadership development and improving operational efficiencies have further cemented his cornerstone role at OBWB.

Please join us in congratulating Kevin Kuelbs on his promotion.

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