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Irwin IP Welcomes 2024 Summer Associates

Irwin IP is delighted to welcome our 2024 summer associates, Katherine O’Malley and Faye Vasilopoulos. Their impressive academic achievements and diverse experiences make them valuable additions to our firm. Katherine is a third-year student at Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she serves as Senior Editor of the…
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Irwin IP Secures Major Change to Design Patent Law

Today, on May 21st, Irwin IP secured a monumental win for our client in the case of LKQ v. GM, which was argued before the en banc Federal Circuit in February.  In a decisive ruling, all ten judges concurred with LKQ’s arguments, resulting in the previous panel opinion being…
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ITC Rules In Favor of Irwin IP Client

Irwin IP is delighted to announce two ITC rulings in favor of our client, LKQ Corporation.  These investigations were two of the largest cases in the ITC’s recent history, with LKQ prevailing on all 41 design patents asserted by Hyundai and Kia.  In its rulings, the ITC agreed with…
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Irwin IP Welcomes New Of Counsel

Irwin IP is thrilled to welcome back Adam Reis to the team. After a brief hiatus exploring the dynamic landscape of the legal tech industry, Adam returns with a wealth of knowledge and experience to further enrich our firm. Throughout his career, Adam has achieved numerous successes in litigating…
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Irwin IP Attorneys Recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers

Irwin IP is pleased to announce that five of our attorneys have been named as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters. This prestigious recognition highlights their dedication to excellence and their significant contributions to the field of intellectual property law. Among those recognized as Super Lawyers are Robyn…
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Celebrating a Decade of Legal Excellence

Today marks a significant milestone for Irwin IP as we proudly celebrate our 10th anniversary!  Founded by Barry Irwin in 2014, Irwin IP has been litigating mission-critical, high-profile intellectual property and technology matters in federal courts across the country. Over the past decade, our journey has been defined by…
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Top 10 Trademark Tips to Make 2024 a “Brand” New Year

We are through the first month of 2024, and if you are anything like us, you are already questioning the overly ambitious nature of your personal New Year’s resolutions.  What seemed doable in the wee hours of December 31st – Eat 60 grams of lean protein a day!  Stop…
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Irwin IP Welcomes Senior Attorney

Irwin IP extends a heartfelt welcome to our newest senior attorney, Joseph Marinelli. Joseph Marinelli has over 24 years of experience litigating complex patent, trade secret, trademark, and false advertising cases in a variety of industries including cellular communications protocols and standards, computer memory, datacenter cooling technologies, financial products…
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Irwin IP Welcomes New Partner

Last year, Irwin IP underwent a transformative shift into a partnership, with Lisa Holubar, Mike Bregenzer, and Jason Keener joining Irwin IP’s founder Barry Irwin as partners.  Since then, the firm has experienced sustained growth and remarkable success, solidifying its position as a leader in intellectual property litigation.  We…
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Pro Bono Attorney of the Year 2023

Irwin IP’s pro bono representations have been an integral part of the Firm’s mission since our inception.  In 2021, as part of the Firm’s commitment to ensure all our attorneys are actively involved in giving back to our Chicago community, we hired a dedicated Special Counsel for Entertainment Law and…
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Irwin IP Ranked Best Law Firm 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, Irwin IP is proud to share that the firm has once again been recognized as a “Best Law Firm of the Year” by Best Lawyers. Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” compilation undergo a thorough evaluation process and are acknowledged for their professional…
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Barry F. Irwin Recognized for 20 Years with Super Lawyers

Irwin IP is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in Barry Irwin’s legal career – 20 incredible years with Super Lawyers®.  Barry Irwin joins a distinguished group of attorneys who have been consistently recognized as Illinois Super Lawyers since the very beginning. This journey has been filled with the…
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Irwin IP Welcomes New Associate

Irwin IP is thrilled to announce the return of Katie Schelli, one of our 2021 summer associates. Katie has since graduated from Vanderbilt Law School and gained valuable experience clerking in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada for the Honorable Judge James C. Mahan. We…
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Irwin IP Welcomes Two New Associates

Irwin IP is pleased to welcome Emad Mahou and Suet Lee to our team. Both Emad and Suet worked as Summer Associates in 2022. This Spring, Emad graduated from DePaul University College of Law and Suet graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. We look forward to witnessing…
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Barry F. Irwin Recognized in IP STARS 2023 Edition

Irwin IP is pleased to announce that Barry F. Irwin has been recognized as an IP Star for Illinois in the 2023 edition of IP STARS. Since 1990, IP STARS has been a leading specialist guide for companies and individuals looking for experienced legal practitioners to handle their intellectual…
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Four Irwin IP LLP Associates Named to 2024 Best Lawyers®: Ones to Watch

Irwin IP LLP is pleased to announce that four Associates have earned recognition in the 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the…
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Three Irwin IP LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List

Irwin IP LLP is pleased to announce that three Attorneys have earned recognition in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. “Best Lawyers was founded in 1981…
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New Senior Attorney Administrative Assistant Joins Irwin IP

Irwin IP is delighted to announce and extend a warm welcome to Jennifer Stumme, the newest Senior Attorney Administrative Assistant. With her past experience, Jennifer is well-equipped to support Senior Attorneys and ensure seamless operations. We are thrilled to have Jennifer join the team!…
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Federal Circuit Accepts Irwin IP Request For A Rare En Banc Rehearing In Design Patent Obviousness Case

Irwin IP is pleased to announce that the Federal Circuit has agreed to rehear its appeal of a Patent Office decision confirming the validity of a GM design patent.  The Federal Circuit rarely agrees to hear appeals en banc.  In granting our request to hear this appeal en banc,…
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Incoming Associate, Emad Mahou- From Syrian Refugee to DePaul Law Graduate

Irwin IP is incredibly proud to celebrate Emad’s remarkable journey from being a Syrian refugee to graduating from DePaul University. Emad’s story is one of resilience, determination, and triumph over adversity. As Emad joins our team, we eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will bring with his unique perspective,…
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