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 […]
Klarquist represented Amazon.com, Inc. in obtaining dismissal of a patent suit entitled Huang v. Amazon.com, Inc., No. 23-CV-04679-NC, 2024 WL 413355 (N.D. Cal. Jan. 26, 2024). Huang had sued Amazon for alleged patent infringement through its sale of more than 30 consumer electronics products manufactured by Apple, Nintendo, and Samsung, among others, contending that they […]
Join PDX Women in Tech and Law for our winter happy hour to enjoy an evening of togetherness and giving back to our community. In partnership with AIPLA’s Women in IP Committee’s Community Service Initiative, this happy hour will serve to benefit local community shelter, Rose Haven. Rose Haven provides support and services for women, children, […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce partner Sue Graf as the firm’s new managing partner. Sue transitioned into the role of managing partner effective January 2024. Sue is an experienced prosecutor with more than 16 years of experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications, in addition to over 10 years of research experience at some of […]