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Events February 2023

Kirk Sigmon on at Temple Spine Symposium Ortho Grand Rounds: Innovations in Spine Surgery

Kirk Sigmon presented at the Temple Spine Symposium Ortho Grand Rounds: Innovations in Spine Surgery on Saturday, February 11 at 9:20am CT. The symposium explores the innovations and developments taking place in the spinal surgery practice. Kirk’s presentation, titled “Intellectual Property Law for Spine Surgeons,” explored the opportunities and importance of intellectual property protection for […]

Intellectual Property Speaking Engagements

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Events January 2023

Kirk Sigmon at Motor & Drive Systems Conference

Kirk Sigmon spoke at the Motor & Drive Systems conference in Orlando, Florida, on February 1 and 2, 2023. Kirk’s presentation, titled Leveraging Patents for Competitive Advantage of IoT and AI in your Powertrain Systems, focused on key aspects of IP as it applied to motors, magnetics, powertrain systems, and more.

Intellectual Property Speaking Engagements

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Events November 2022

Kirk Sigmon to Present on Prior Art Searches at IP Service

Kirk Sigmon presented at IP Service World in Munich, Germany on Monday, November 21. Kirk’ presentation, titled “Getting the Most Out of Your Prior Art Searches,” explored the best practices of conducting a productive art search. Kirk and his co-presenter, Joni Sayeler, CEO of Uppdragshuset Sverige AB, provided attendees with an outline of how to […]

Intellectual Property Patent Prosecution

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Events October 2022

Kirk Sigmon to Present on Patenting Artificial Intelligence at World IP Forum in Bangkok

Kirk Sigmon spoke at the World IP Forum (WIPF) on October 11th in Bangkok, Thailand. Kirk’s presentation, titled “Tips and Tricks for Patenting Artificial Intelligence in 2022,” explored the best practices in working with the ever-evolving world of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Kirk’s presentation focused on difficulties in patenting artificial intelligence-related inventions, strategies for […]

Artificial Intelligence Intellectual Property

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News August 2022

Kirk Sigmon Explores the Implications of a Video Game Class Action on IP Rights for Law360

In an article published for Law360, Kirk Sigmon dives into a recent class action by video game collectors what that could mean for IP Rights. In the article, Kirk outline how the lawsuit, which involves a $1 million Super Mario Brothers game and the TV show “Pawn Stars,” holds a variety of lessons for intellectual […]

Industry News Intellectual Property

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Events May 2022

Kirk Sigmon Set to Speak on Blockchain and the Metaverse Panel at IPR Gorilla Conference

Kirk Sigmon is set to participate in the IPR Gorilla Panel Discussion III: Metaverse or Blockchains on May 11. The conference works to gather over 70 IP professionals to discuss findings and predictions of the IP industry in the new year. Learn more about the virtual conference here.

Blockchain Immersive Tech

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News April 2022

Kirk Sigmon Recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022

Kirk Sigmon was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2022 for intellectual property work.

Industry News Intellectual Property

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Publication March 2022

Kirk Sigmon Provides Tips for Avoiding PR Disasters With Drafting Patents in Patent Lawyer Magazine

Kirk Sigmon wrote an article regarding avoiding mistakes and traps in patent drafting for Patent Lawyer Magazine. The piece addresses practical intellectual property and technology issues tied to the subject.

Intellectual Property Legal Analysis

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Publication March 2022

Kirk Sigmon Outlines Intellectual Property Traps in Everyday Operations for the Illinois Manufacturer

Kirk Sigmon explains intellectual property traps in everyday operations for manufacturers.

Intellectual Property Legal Analysis

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News December 2021

Kirk Sigmon Awarded Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship

Kirk Sigmon has accepted a 2022-2023 Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship at the Center for Intellectual Property x Innovation Policy (C-IP2) at George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School. C-IP2’s Thomas Edison Innovation Law and Policy Fellowship Program is a fellowship program for scholars working in economics, history, law philosophy, studying either innovation […]

Industry News Intellectual Property

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