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 […]
Yesterday, the Federal Circuit affirmed, in a summary affirmance, Klarquist’s prior IPR win at the PTAB for client Motorola, where the PTAB determined that all challenged claims of Largan’s U.S. Patent No. 9,784,948 were unpatentable. Klarquist attorneys Sarah Jelsema, John Vandenberg, Frank Morton-Park, and Andy Mason worked on the appellate brief, and Sarah argued the case at the Federal Circuit. […]
We are excited to announce that Klarquist has achieved Mansfield Certification for 2024 –2025! 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. By applying Mansfield’s data-driven approach, we prioritize transparency and inclusive advancement […]
On August 21st, Ryan Frei, Ph.D. and Cameron Clawson presented Delegation, Deference, and Denials: Evolving Administrative Law and USPTO Procedure. The USPTO Director’s recent memos are colliding with a shifting Supreme Court administrative law landscape, reshaping how the PTAB handles discretionary denials and agency guidance. Miss these developments, and your litigation or IPR strategy could […]
On August 13th, Magistrate Judge Jeff Armistead recommended granting Home Certified’s motion for summary judgment in a patent infringement case brought by Savannah Intellectual Property LLC. The court found that the three asserted patents (U.S. Patent Nos. 8,567,688, 9,213,023, and 10,234,200) are invalid for being directed to natural phenomena and abstract ideas and lacked an […]