Klarquist is excited to share that we have again earned recognition from Chambers USA as a leading intellectual property law firm in Oregon. In addition, John Vandenberg and Scott Davis have been individually acknowledged for their outstanding contributions in the field of IP law. As a leading boutique firm, Klarquist advises on complex patent and […]
IAM Patent 1000 has once again recognized Klarquist as the only Gold-tier patent firm in Oregon, with additional national recognition in the Silver band for patent litigation. IAM Patent highlights Klarquist’s “rare blend of technical fluency, trial strength, and long-range strategic judgment,” noting the firm’s ability to develop patent portfolios and litigation strategies that stand […]
Join us this May for two complimentary CLE programs on timely IP topics, from navigating IPRs, PGRs, and reexams in 2026 to mastering patent inventorship in the age of AI. May 6th at Noon | A Shifting Post‑Grant Landscape: IPRs and Other USPTO Proceedings in 2026 with Andy Mason & Sam Thacker There have been […]
We’re back to kick off our first event of the year! Join PDX Women in Tech & Law for breakfast at Hotel Zags to participate in an interactive workshop led by voice coach Kimberly White. This year’s program features Rooted in Real: Voice, Vulnerability & Visibility, a hands-on workshop designed to help you speak […]
On March 13, 2026, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board issued a Final Written Decision in SAP America, Inc. v. Cyandia, Inc., IPR2024‑01433, finding all challenged claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,751,948 B2 unpatentable. The Board held that Cyandia’s claims are not entitled to the priority date of the 2009 parent application because the earlier […]
On February 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon entered judgment in favor of Home Certified, Inc. in Savannah Intellectual Property LLC v. H2OME Certified, Inc., Case No. 3:24‑cv‑00316‑AR. The Court granted summary judgment that all asserted claims of Savannah’s three patents directed to preventative moisture reduction systems in construction are […]
Join us Wednesday, February 4th at noon, for a free CLE on Copyright Year in Review, presented by Klaus Hamm. Klaus will cover major copyright decisions from 2025, focusing on developments regarding third-party liability, statutory termination rights, fair use, and artificial intelligence. Our CLEs are free to attend, but registration is required. You can register here. […]
On January 15th, John Vandenberg and Kristin Cleveland will present our annual Patent Defenses Update. In addition to our year-end review, they will introduce our Patent Defenses AI prompts (available exclusively to clients) for analyzing a patent’s intrinsic evidence. They’ll also cover: Key 2025 Federal Circuit decisions in substantive patent law and related litigation strategies […]
We are pleased to announce that Klarquist partner Scott Davis has been named the top Intellectual Property – Patents Lawyer in Oregon in Lexology’s 2026 Client Choice Awards. This recognition celebrates legal professionals who deliver exceptional client service and add meaningful value to their clients’ businesses. Notably, nominations for this award are made exclusively by […]
Congratulations to Sarah Jelsema for being ranked among the Top 100 Attorneys in Patexia’s 2025 CAFC Intelligence Report, which evaluates attorneys appearing before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Sarah earned her place among the top 100 out of more than 5,000 attorneys nationwide. Patexia’s rankings use a data-driven methodology that measures […]