The Federal Circuit recently affirmed an ITC exclusion order involving certain Apple Watch models. The decision issued the day after an ITC administrative law judge approved Apple’s proposed design‑around, highlighting the fast‑moving and often overlapping nature of Section 337 investigations and enforcement strategies. These issues are discussed in a recent blog post by Mintz Members Robert Vlasis and Matthew Karambelas and Associate Amy LoBue. Click the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/eZwJyeJz #ITC #Section337 #PatentLitigation #FederalCircuit #IntellectualProperty
Mintz Intellectual Property
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Boston, MA 983 followers
The Mintz IP team presents strategically valuable insights into global patent, trade secret, trademark and monetization
About us
The Mintz IP practice is more than 130 attorneys, patent agents and technical advisors across the firm’s offices. Our approach to patents and other IP is informed by understanding the industries in which our clients compete, and by our appreciation of the strategic advantage a creative and forward-looking portfolio strategy provides. Many of our professionals have deep educational backgrounds, business experience, or both in the fields in which we most commonly represent clients, so they bring technical and strategic knowledge to their work. Our expertise is in diverse fields, including immunology, organic chemistry, cellular and molecular medicine, biochemistry, computer science, electrical engineering, civil and environmental engineering. We provide globally integrated patent and trademark prosecution; patent, trade secrets and trademark litigation; transactional due diligence; and strategic monetization & licensing to companies in: • High Tech – software, hardware, telecom, Internet • Life Sciences – diagnostics, therapeutics (including large molecule, small molecule, and cellular therapies), biosimilars • MedTech, Tools, and Devices – electrical, mechanical, optics, laser, implantable, wearable, surgical • Clean Tech & Renewables – solar, water, wind, biomass, biofuels
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- 1933
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- Patent Litigation, Patent Monetization, Patent Enforcement and Licensing, Trade Secrets, Patent Strategic Counseling, Trademark Counseling, Trademark Litigation, IP Portfolio Management, Inter Partes Review, Federal Circuit Appeals, IP Due Diligence, Technology Transactions, and Royalty Monetization
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Mintz is delighted to sponsor IPBC Europe 2026, the region’s premier gathering of senior IP leaders, innovators, and decision‑makers. Mintz Members Mike Renaud and Adam Rizk will be attending and look forward to connecting with colleagues and peers from across the industry. Click the link below to register. https://lnkd.in/ewi5wnhZ #IPBCEurope #IntellectualProperty
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Obviousness‑type double patenting can create hidden pitfalls, especially when ownership differs across related filings. Mintz Member Alex Trimble's latest article breaks down key case law and strategies to avoid losing patent rights. Click the link to read more. https://lnkd.in/e-4CiB_g #IntellectualProperty
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Charles Liu, Ph.D., J.D. focuses on high-stakes patent disputes, with an emphasis on technologies spanning semiconductors, telecommunications systems, software, and AI-driven innovations. He advises market leaders in matters before federal District Courts, the ITC, and the PTAB, developing multi-forum strategies that align litigation tactics with business goals. We are thrilled to welcome Charles to our IP Litigation team as we further enhance our nationally renowned ITC Practice. https://lnkd.in/eKCp4DYV
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We’re proud to share that Mintz has been highly ranked across six categories in Patexia’s 2026 ITC Intelligence Report, recognizing both our activity and performance. Mintz ranked among the top law firms nationwide — including #5 Most Active Representing Complainants and #16 Most Active Overall, reflecting the strength and depth of our ITC practice. Fourteen Mintz attorneys were also named among the most active and best performing ITC practitioners, with several earning top-10 distinctions. Their achievements underscore the firm’s longstanding track record of success before the ITC and our commitment to delivering exceptional results for clients in high stakes IP disputes. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eb3MMa8E
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Mintz and five of our attorneys have been honored in the 2026 edition of WTR 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals — marking six consecutive years of recognition by World Trademark Review. This year, Mintz earned rankings in three categories: • Silver – Enforcement & Litigation (California) • Bronze – Enforcement & Litigation (New York) • Bronze – Prosecution & Strategy (New York) We’re also thrilled to celebrate our recommended individuals: • Laura Franco – Silver (Prosecution & Strategy, California); Bronze (Enforcement & Litigation, California) • Andrew Skale – Silver (Enforcement & Litigation, California) • Sharona Sternberg – Bronze (Prosecution & Strategy, Massachusetts) • Susan Weller – Silver (Prosecution & Strategy, DC Metro) • Karen Won – Bronze (Prosecution & Strategy, New York) Congratulations to our team for this well-deserved recognition! https://lnkd.in/dprjbB8K
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Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review published an article by Member Terri Shieh-Newton offering guidance on how life sciences companies should build a modern IP strategy that accounts for AI driven, data centric innovation. “Integrated protection is no longer optional—it’s essential for safeguarding innovation and avoiding costly disputes,” Terri writes. https://lnkd.in/end98DmH
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We are excited to welcome Robert Vlasis, who joins Mintz as Co-chair of the firm’s International Trade Commission Practice. He is based in our Washington, DC office. Robert brings 20 years of high-stakes ITC litigation experience from representing clients in 30 Section 337 investigations. He has first-chair trial experience and has technical range across industries from wireless and semiconductors to medical devices and clean energy. He serves on the Executive Committee of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association, and his work has earned recognition from IAM Patent 1000 and The Legal 500. We’re thrilled to have him on board. https://lnkd.in/gTv8g_TM
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Mintz Member Alex Roan is speaking on a panel today titled "The FTO Paradox: Conducting Thorough Patent Diligence while Protecting Privilege and Avoiding Willfulness" on a webinar hosted by ClearstoneIP. He will be joined by speakers from Stanley Black & Decker, ClearstoneIP, and IP Watchdog. Click the link below to register.
The patent clearance paradox: Companies need thorough FTO investigations to manage risk, but that diligence can expose them to willful infringement claims if not properly structured. On January 27th, we're hosting a discussion with IP Watchdog that brings together corporate counsel, outside counsel, and technology perspectives to address this challenge. Panelists: Gabriel Haboubi, Senior Patent Counsel, Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Alex Roan, Partner, Mintz Gabe Sukman, CEO, ClearstoneIP Moderated by Gene Quinn, President & CEO, IPWatchdog, Inc We'll explore what's changed since #Halo, what approaches actually hold up when tested, and how to structure FTO processes that support good decision-making without creating unnecessary exposure. Register: https://lnkd.in/e-YGvJPi #PatentLaw #FTO #IntellectualProperty #FreedomToOperate #Webinar
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California’s new AB 2013 law requires organizations using or developing generative AI to publicly disclose high‑level information about their training datasets, creating significant new transparency obligations and challenging businesses to balance compliance with protection of proprietary IP. Learn more about the law and practical next steps for compliance in the recent alert by Mintz Member Marguerite McConihe and Associate Sam Cohen. Click the link to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eMbPtbJv #IntellectualProperty #ArtificialIntelligence
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