Klarquist is pleased to announce that the firm is participating in the Midsize Mansfield Rule Certification process, affirming the firm’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Mansfield Rule originates from one of the winning ideas at the 2016 Women in Law Hackathon, hosted by Diversity Lab in collaboration with Bloomberg Law and Stanford Law […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that James Geringer has been named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ among Portland, OR intellectual property attorneys for his work in trademark law. Mr. Geringer is among six Klarquist attorneys recognized in Best Lawyers for their expertise in the intellectual property law field: Lisa Caldwell for trademark law; James Geringer for […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has ranked the firm in the top tier for intellectual property law firms in Oregon. Attorney John D. Vandenberg also received individual recognition as a premier intellectual property attorney in the state. Chambers identified Klarquist as a frontrunner in the intellectual property legal market based on the firm’s […]
Klarquist is pleased to welcome Carsten Grellmann and Ryan Heck to the firm’s partnership effective January 2021, and to announce Todd Siegel as the firm’s new managing partner. Carsten Grellmann joined Klarquist as a summer associate in 2011 before becoming a full-time associate in 2012. As a member of the firm’s patent prosecution group, Carsten […]
On September 2, 2020, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals summarily affirmed two decisions Klarquist obtained on behalf of its clients SAP America, Inc. (“SAP”) and HP Inc., against Big Baboon, Inc. The Federal Circuit affirmed the day after hearing oral arguments from Klarquist attorneys. The Federal Circuit affirmed a decision by Judge Haywood S. […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that six of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for their expertise spanning the intellectual property field. Lisa Caldwell was once again recommended for trademark law; James Geringer for patent law, trademark law, and IP litigation; Ramon Klitzke for patent […]
As attorneys, we took an oath to support the Constitution. We reaffirm that oath now and condemn actions that violate constitutional rights, particularly the use of violence in response to peaceful protests. The First Amendment rights to free speech and to peacefully assemble are fundamental rights in America, as are the Fourth Amendment right to […]
Klarquist joins our colleagues, neighbors and friends in condemning systemic racism and injustice in our neighborhoods, communities and across the country. We, too, are outraged at George Floyd’s death, and at the loss of far too many before and since Mr. Floyd’s death. As a firm, an employer, and member of the community, we support […]
Klarquist is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has again ranked the firm in the top tier for intellectual property law firms based in Oregon. Attorneys William D. Noonan and John D. Vandenberg also received individual recognition as premier intellectual property attorneys in the state. Chambers identified Klarquist as a frontrunner in the intellectual property […]
Klarquist remains fully operational during the COVID19 pandemic situation. We are committed to the health and safety of our employees, clients, and community. To this end, we have taken steps to ensure that that all employees are able to work remotely with secure access to our systems. You can continue to reach us at our general firm number (503.595.5300) or […]