Kirk Sigmon named in 2027 Best Lawyers in America
Kirk was recognized for his expertise in patent law.
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Ross Dannenberg and Kirk Sigmon Recognized in Managing IP’s 2026 IP STARS Rankings
Ross was recognized as a Patent Star, and Kirk was recognized as a Rising Star.
Awards
Intellectual Property
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Kirk Sigmon speaks in Shanghai regarding Counterfeits, AI
Kirk moderated and spoke on anti-counterfeiting and anti-piracy, global patent prosecution trends, artificial intelligence and IP, and more.
Anti-Counterfeiting
Anti-Piracy
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Research Handbook on Interactive Entertainment Law
Kirk Sigmon and Kilburn & Strode's Tom Hamer wrote a chapter on video game patents for a research handbook on video game law.
Intellectual Property
Patents
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Patent Eligibility Bulletin: Steps To Consider As USPTO Shifts
Kirk recently co-authored an article for Law360 on patent subject matter eligibility updates at the USPTO.
Intellectual Property
Legal Analysis
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Strategies and Pitfalls of Filing U.S. Patent Applications Based on Prior Chinese Applications
In January, Kirk Sigmon co-authored an article comparing the differences in Chinese and U.S. patent law, including surveying strategy differences between those countries.
Intellectual Property
Legal Analysis
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China and U.S. Signal Openness to AI Patents in the AI Race, but Applicants Should Proceed Carefully
In an article published in Thomson Reuters Westlaw Today, Kirk Sigmon and a co-author examine recent policy shifts in both China and the U.S. that signal a greater openness to AI-related patents, creating a more favorable environment for inventors.
Artificial Intelligence
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AI-Specific Patent Memorandum Triggers Uptick in AI Patent Application Filings
In The AI Journal, Kirk explores changes in how the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) addresses and examines AI patents.
Artificial Intelligence
Industry News
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Patent Prosecution Ethics Recent Cases from the USPTO Office of Enrollment and Discipline: CLE Webinar
Kirk taught a course on patent prosecution ethics in view of recent disciplinary cases at the USPTO.
Intellectual Property
Patent Prosecution
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The Fun and Weird World of Ballroom Dance Patents
Kirk wrote an article on ballroom dance patents for the magazine American Dancer.
Intellectual Property
Legal Analysis
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