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Mary Lou Wakimura was Interviewed on How IP Attorneys and In-house Navigate Billing Disputes
Mary Lou Wakimura, Principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, was recently interviewed for an article in Managing IP. The article discusses how businesses have tried to sue...
Mary Lou Wakimura was Interviewed on IP Strategies when Rebranding
April 25, 2023
Mary Lou Wakimura, Principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, was recently interviewed for an article in Managing IP. The article discusses why strong communication between...
Dos and don’ts for employees handling third-party patents
April 18, 2023
By: Lawrence P. Cogswell III,, Ph.D. and Susan G. L. Glovsky
“When an employee becomes aware of a third-party patent, that knowledge may be imputed to the company, potentially triggering an obligation for the company to take appropriate...
Mary Lou Wakimura was Interviewed on Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Patent Data by Managing IP
March 9, 2023
Mary Lou Wakimura, Principal at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds, was recently interviewed for an article in Managing IP. The article poses China’s lead on generative AI patent...
'MetaBirkin' NFT Verdict Is Actually Good For Digital Artists
February 17, 2023
A Manhattan federal jury found on Feb. 8 that the sale of 100 non-fungible tokens containing artistic renderings of Hermès' world-famous Birkin handbags was a violation...
Mary Lou Wakimura Interviewed on IP and Technology Trends for 2023
January 12, 2023
Mary Lou Wakimura was recently interviewed for an article for Managing IP on the legalities of AI-created content, machine learning, the metaverse, NFTs and how clean tech will all...
Giovanna Fessenden Interviewed on the Lack of Regulation in the Metaverse
May 11, 2022
Regarding gamers creating digital assets in-game, the article states, “Giovanna Fessenden, counsel at Hamilton Brook Smith & Reynolds in Massachusetts, says it’s standard...
Giovanna Fessenden Interviewed on Eligibility Challenges to Metaverse Patents
April 7, 2022
Giovanna Fessenden was recently interviewed for an article for Managing IP on how Metaverse patents may face eligibility challenges. The article discussed the areas of innovation...
Giovanna Fessenden Interviewed for an Article for Managing IP Regarding Blockchain Sustainability
March 17, 2022
“Giovanna Fessenden, Counsel at Hamilton Brook Smith Reynolds in Massachusetts who has been advising on blockchain for a long time, says some of her clients have expressed interest...
Benefits & Limitations of USPTO Patent Ownership Records
April 20, 2021
To evaluate a patent's legitimacy, whether it relates to litigation or a deal, one must first determine who owns the patent. This inquiry requires a visit to a far corner of the...
Patent Security Agreements: Perfection Lost?
December 14, 2020
Click here to view the full article from the publication. A dual filing strategy for patent collateral seeks to provide “belt and suspenders” protection for...
Welcome to the Jungle: Policing the Amazon Marketplace Against Brand Copycats
December 2, 2020
With the holidays upon us, and with the coronavirus pandemic spiking, many consumers are looking to e-commerce sites to satisfy their shopping needs. While this presents an opportunity...