News and Insights

5.20.22

Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology

Tom Moga authored the Bloomberg Law article, "Trends in Patenting Vehicle Motive Technology." The article points out how conventional engine technology has given way to technologies aligned with…

2.09.22

It’s Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings

Michael Gzybowski authored the IP Watchdog article, “It's Not Just COVID: Understanding the Drop in U.S. Patent Application Filings.” In the article, Gzybowski discusses possible reasons for the drop…

12.03.21

New Patent Ownership Bill Should Better Balance Rights

Jon Seppelt authored the Law360 article, "New Patent Ownership Bill Should Better Balance Rights." 

9.29.22

Candidly Speaking: US and China Patent Examiners Compare and Contrast Roles

Join Dykema attorneys and former US and China patent examiners Thomas Moga, Mike Gzybowski, and Ruiwei Wu for a lively discussion comparing and contrasting their respective roles, including topics…

8.24.21

What to Expect When Expecting Nuisance Patent Litigation

Please join us for this complimentary webinar which will survey tactics used in nuisance patent litigation and provide guidance on steps that companies can take in fighting back and gaining leverage…

7.23.19

Litigating Trade Secrets and Patents: When, Where, Who, Why and Other Questions You Were Afraid to Ask

The Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) resulted in an increase in trade secret claims in the last three years. Separately, while there had been a slowdown in patent litigation claims during that same…

5.06.22

U.S. Treasury Issues Clarification Expressly Authorizing Certain Patent, Trademark, and Copyright Transactions in Russia

The U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control, has issued much needed guidance on the effect of Russian sanctions on efforts to obtain or maintain, patent, trademark, copyright, or…

6.07.13

President Obama and Several Lawmakers Advance Various Patent Protection Measures

This week in Washington, D.C., several efforts were advanced to address excessive patent litigation, an issue which is widely viewed to have negative impacts on the national economy, American jobs and…

1.29.13

From “First to Invent” to “First to File”

For any inventions that are ready for patenting, applicants should act immediately to insure that patent applications for the inventions are filed prior to changes in the law going into effect on…

2.25.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: What Happens When  AI Uses Copyrighted Material To Train Its Model (with Mike Word)

Can AI training data be considered fair use? In Thomson Reuters v. ROSS Intelligence, the court ruled that using Westlaw’s headnotes to train AI wasn’t fair use—it was commercial and non…

1.16.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Registering Your Trademark About To Get More Expensive? (with Shannon McKeon)

Filing a U.S. trademark application in 2025? Don’t get sticker shock when the price tag goes up. After new USPTO fee increases went into effect on January 18, 2025, understanding the impact they could…

12.12.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: How Do You Make Sure Your Patent Is Protected Overseas? (with Tom Moga)

What do you do when the patent meant to safeguard your invention is invalidated? If that patent is in China, this risk is becoming increasingly common. Tom Moga breaks down the factors driving this…

7.30.24

Collaboration or contamination? Here‘s how to protect your cannabis trade secrets.

Cultivating a competitive edge in the cannabis industry hinges on innovation. But protecting those game-changing ideas is a hazy process that poses a lot of questions: Can you collaborate with other…

3.14.25

“Squires’ Breadth Sets Him Apart From Recent USPTO Leaders”

Tom Moga was quoted in the Law360 article, “Squires’ Breadth Sets Him Apart From Recent USPTO Leaders.”

2.15.24

“AI-Aided Invention Questions Swirl After Patent Agency Guidance”

Michael Word was quoted in the Bloomberg Law article, “AI-Aided Invention Questions Swirl After Patent Agency Guidance.”

2.13.24

"Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use"

Michael Word was quoted in the ManagingIP article, "Lawyers anticipate ‘heightened obligation’ to probe clients over AI use."

11.07.24

Dykema Receives 15 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2025

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 15 practice areas in the 2025 Best Law Firms list and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

8.15.24

216 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 216 of its attorneys, in multiple practice areas and markets, have been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 guide and the Best…

11.02.23

Dykema Receives 14 National Rankings and 153 Metro Rankings in Best Law Firms for 2024

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that the firm was nationally ranked in 14 practice areas in the 2024 Best Law Firms list, and received a total of 153 metropolitan rankings…

12.20.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | December 2024

In this newsletter, we offer insights into key developments from the past year and explore factors that may influence 2025.

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.

12.19.22

2022 Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review

In this newsletter, we provide insights on key developments over the last year and look to what could impact the new year.

2.21.23

Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker in AUTM Annual Conference

Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at AUTM's Annual Conference in the session, "China's 2021 Patent Law Amendments and the Life Sciences." The session will look at the impact of the changes and…

12.15.22

Tom Moga to Serve as Featured Speaker at USPTO IP Protection Program

Tom Moga will serve as a featured speaker at the USPTO’s program, “Strategies for IP protection in China: What upstate South Carolina businesses need to know,” on December 15, 2022, at Greenville…

9.18.22

Jennifer Fraser to Serve as Featured Speaker in IPO 2022 Annual Meeting

Jennifer Fraser will serve as a featured speaker at the Intellectual Property Owners Association’s (IPO) 2022 Annual Meeting on September 18-20, 2022, at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles,…

11.17.22

Thomas Moga to Join Strafford Chinese Patent System Webinar

Thomas Moga will join Strafford’s live video webinar, “Navigating the Chinese Patent System: What U.S. Patent Counsel Need to Know, Leveraging Recent Amendments,” on November 17, 2022. The webinar…

11.16.22

Michael Gzybowski Joins Eastern Michigan University’s TechTalk Speaker Series on Patenting Inventions

Michael Gzybowski will join Eastern Michigan University College of Engineering & Technology’s TechTalk Speaker Series, a series aimed to allow students and faculty to hear from established and up-and…

3.10.22

Global Perspectives on Monetization: The International Landscape

Thomas Moga will serve as a featured speaker in IPWatchdog’s event, “International IP Masters 2022,” scheduled for March 7-10, 2022. His session, “Global Perspectives on Monetization: The…