We’re back to kick off our first event of the year! Join PDX Women in Tech & Law for breakfast at Hotel Zags to participate in an interactive workshop led by voice coach Kimberly White. This year’s program features Rooted in Real: Voice, Vulnerability & Visibility, a hands-on workshop designed to help you speak […]
On March 13, 2026, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a Final Written Decision in SAP America, Inc. v. Cyandia, Inc., IPR2024‑01433, finding all challenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,751,948 B2 unpatentable. The Board held that Cyandia’s claims are not entitled to the priority date of the 2009 parent application because the earlier […]
On February 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered judgment in favor of Home Certified, Inc. in Savannah Intellectual Property LLC v. H2OME Certified, Inc., Case No. 3:24‑cv‑00316‑AR. The Court granted summary judgment that all asserted claims of Savannah’s three patents directed to preventative moisture reduction systems in construction are […]
Join us Wednesday, February 4th at noon, for a free CLE on Copyright Year in Review, presented by Klaus Hamm. Klaus will cover major copyright decisions from 2025, focusing on developments regarding third-party liability, statutory termination rights, fair use, and artificial intelligence. Our CLEs are free to attend, but registration is required. You can register here. […]
On January 15th, John Vandenberg and Kristin Cleveland will present our annual Patent Defenses Update. In addition to our year-end review, they will introduce our Patent Defenses AI prompts (available exclusively to clients) for analyzing a patent’s intrinsic evidence. They’ll also cover: Key 2025 Federal Circuit decisions in substantive patent law and related litigation strategies […]
We are pleased to announce that Klarquist partner Scott Davis has been named the top Intellectual Property – Patents Lawyer in Oregon in Lexology’s 2026 Client Choice Awards. This recognition celebrates legal professionals who deliver exceptional client service and add meaningful value to their clients’ businesses. Notably, nominations for this award are made exclusively by […]
Congratulations to Sarah Jelsema for being ranked among the Top 100 Attorneys in Patexia’s 2025 CAFC Intelligence Report, which evaluates attorneys appearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Sarah earned her place among the top 100 out of more than 5,000 attorneys nationwide. Patexia’s rankings use a data-driven methodology that measures […]
At a hearing on October 23, the Benton County Circuit Court granted Klarquist’s motion to dismiss with prejudice a Complaint filed against its client Oregon State University, on the grounds that the Plaintiff, Vinoculate Inc., a California corporation, had its corporate powers suspended for failure to pay taxes about 8 months before it filed its […]
Join Us for a Wreath Workshop & Networking Event! Connect with fellow women attorneys while crafting your own Halloween-inspired wreath at Treebeerd’s Taphouse. Enjoy local brews, light bites, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for conversation and creativity. When: October 16th from 4-6pm Where: Treebeerd’s Taphouse on 822 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204 What: […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce partner Derrick Toddy as the firm’s new managing partner, effective September 2025. Derrick is a patent attorney and seasoned litigator whose practice spans the full patent life cycle, from prosecution strategy and freedom-to-operate analyses to litigation, licensing, and USPTO post-grant proceedings. With deep […]