We are excited to announce that Klarquist has joined the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). This membership reinforces our commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within our firm and the broader legal industry. Founded in 1997, the MCCA promotes the hiring, retention, and advancement of diverse attorneys in corporate law departments and law firms. […]
We are excited to announce that Klarquist has achieved Mansfield Certification Plus for 2023 –2024! Mansfield is a year-long, structured certification process that we’ve committed to since 2021 to ensure all talent at our firm has a fair and equal opportunity to advance into leadership. The focus is widening the path to leadership by ensuring […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that ten Klarquist attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition. Four attorneys were honored in Best Lawyers for their expertise in the legal field: Lisa Caldwell for trademark law, James Geringer for trademark law and IP & patent litigation, Jeffrey Love for patent litigation, and John Vandenberg for patent law and IP & patent litigation. John Vandenberg […]
Join Us for an Evening of Creativity and Connection! Get ready for networking with a crafty twist! This year, we’re excited to present an Indigo dyeing workshop—a hands-on experience with a mix of guided instruction and time to explore on your own. Date & Time: Thursday, September 12th | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Location: […]
IAM Patent 1000 has once again named Klarquist as the sole occupant of the ‘Gold’ band for patent law in Oregon, in addition to honoring the firm in the ‘Silver’ band for litigation nationally. Fourteen Klarquist attorneys—Scott Davis, Robert Scotti, Jeff Love, Greg Scott, Sarah Jelsema, John Vandenberg, Chris Carraway, Kristin Cleveland, Mark Wilson, Andy […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that we have once again been ranked in Chambers USA as a top-tier intellectual property law firm in Oregon. Lisa Caldwell, Scott Davis, and John Vandenberg have also been recognized for their exceptional performance as IP attorneys. Klarquist is noted for handling sophisticated matters, including complex prosecution and litigation of […]
Ten years ago, Klarquist attorneys Jim Geringer, John Vandenberg, and Jeff Love had the honor of representing our client Nautilus at the Supreme Court to successfully challenge the Federal Circuit’s then 13-year old test for determining whether a patent claim satisfies the Patent Act’s mandate that patent claims “particularly point out and distinctly claim” the […]
Step into the Multnomah Whiskey Library offshoot, The Green Room, for an evening dedicated to fostering connections and enjoying delectable beverages. We believe that good conversations are often accompanied by good beverages. From expertly crafted cocktails and a wide range of whiskeys to a variety of non-alcoholic options, there will be something for everyone. It’s the […]
On February 15th, Klarquist attorneys Jeff Haendler and Shelby Stepper presented the first part of a two part series on design patent obviousness. The CLE covered the history of design patent obviousness, the Rosen-Durling framework for design patent obviousness, and whether the Federal Circuit will decide to extend KSR to design patents in LKQ Corp. […]
Klarquist has been awarded for excellence in trademark law in the World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 2024: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The firm has been ranked in the ‘gold tier’ among top trademark law firms in Oregon and partners Rob Cruzen, Kevin Hayes, and Sheree Rybak received individual recognition for their contributions. The WTR […]