In April 2024, the Supreme People’s Court (SPC) of China issued various statistics relating to intellectual property (IP) disputes in China for 2023. China witnessed a notable surge in 2023 in intellectual property cases across various legal domains, reflecting both the country's growing emphasis on IP protection and the evolving nature of legal disputes in the digital age.

Brad Groff, a Partner at PKH, was prominently featured in an online article by Super Lawyers. This recognition underscores Brad's outstanding expertise and contributions to the field of intellectual property law, and even focuses on his career prior to becoming an intellectual property attorney.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP, a leading intellectual property law firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Nguyen to Partner. With a proven track record of excellence in intellectual property litigation, Andrea has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal expertise and dedication to client success.

PKH proudly announces the expansion of its Mechanical Patent Prosecution team with the addition of three well-known and highly skilled attorneys. The new additions, Brad Groff, John Greenwald, and Daniel Hong, bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to PKH, further enhancing the firm's capabilities in handling complex mechanical patent matters and serving our clients in the consumer products space.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced the selection of Atlanta as the site for its newest regional office, a strategic move aimed at fostering innovation and supporting the vibrant intellectual property community in the Southeast.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) a law firm known for its intellectual property legal services, is pleased to announce the addition of three accomplished trial attorneys to its team, Cynthia Lee, Scott Amy, and Eric Maurer.

PKH is excited to welcome Steph Davy-Jow to our firm. Steph is a patent agent and law student at Georgia State University College of Law. She also has considerable experience in the biotechnology and mechanical arts, regularly handling biotechnology applications for several prominent universities and having served as an outside patent agent for a multi-national liquid packaging corporation.

Alpharetta, Georgia, known for its vibrant community and thriving business environment, has been a breeding ground for innovation and entrepreneurship. This picturesque city, located just north of Atlanta, has produced several brilliant minds who have left an indelible mark on the world through their groundbreaking inventions…

Welcome to Atlanta, the vibrant capital city of Georgia, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and southern charm. This travel guide will provide you with essential information and recommendations to make the most of your visit during the 2024 conference in Atlanta.

This week marks the first anniversary of the founding of Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP. PKH was launched in March 2022 by three lawyers with decades of patent, trademark, and other intellectual property law experience. Today, PKH includes nine attorneys and a staff of seasoned paralegals and docketing personnel. PKH is focused on providing top-tier intellectual property services and growing a strong team of exceptional attorneys and staff.

On February 15, 2023, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in KEYnetik, Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., which dealt with a patent infringement dispute over wearable fitness devices. The decision provides guidance on obviousness issues related to software and computer-implemented inventions.

On January 29, 2023, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), the Chinese equivalent to the United States Patent and Trademark Office in the United States, announced that they would no longer issue physical patent certificates.

The law firm of Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP is pleased to announce that three new attorneys have joined the firm.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP is pleased to announce that the National Council on Patent Practicum (“NCPP”) has recognized PKH as a “diversity champion.” PKH joins the likes of Meta, IBM, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Venable LLP, Eaton, among others, in being recognized as a diversity champion.

On September 6, 2022, Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP attorney Kenny Knox spoke with members of the International Trademark Association (“INTA”) regarding punitive damages in the United States.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP attorneys Jason Perilla and Kenny Knox were quoted in a recent Law360 article regarding remote work and automation in the realm of intellectual property law.

Attorneys Jason Perilla, Kenny Knox, and Thomas Hildebrandt announced the formation of Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP.

Unless the parties agree otherwise, service of a CBM petition may be by USPS Priority Mail Express or “by means at least as fast and reliable” as Priority Mail Express. 37 C.F.R. § 42.205(b). Other AIA Trial rules regarding the service of documents apply the same standard.

The Federal Circuit held in FanDuel, Inc. v. Interactive Games LLC that the PTAB did not violate the Administrative Procedure Act when it found that the Petitioner failed to prove a claim obvious based on arguments the Patent Owner had not previously raised.

The USPTO has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with three proposed amendments to the AIA trial rules. The Office is proposing to amend 37 C.F.R. §§  42.108(a) and 42.208(a) to be consistent with the Supreme Court’s decision in SAS Institute Inc. v. Iancu holding that the former practice of partial institutions was improper.