Bloomberg Law speaks with Kirk Sigmon regarding USPTO Examiner Ethics and Alleged Conflict of Interest
Kirk spoke on ethics issues involving a USPTO patent examiner that allegedly played favorites with companies they invested in.
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Kirk spoke on ethics issues involving a USPTO patent examiner that allegedly played favorites with companies they invested in.
Kirk Sigmon was a featured expert in eMarketer's "Tech Trends to Watch in 2026."
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.
In The AI Journal, Kirk explores changes in how the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) addresses and examines AI patents.
Kirk Sigmon was recognized by Super Lawyers in 2025 for intellectual property work.
In this article for the American Bar Association, Kirk Sigmon and a co-author provide a high-level summary of the rules governing service of U.S. litigation documents to Chinese companies in China, explain common pitfalls many litigants encounter, and offer additional strategies that may help avoid the delay and pitfalls of conventional service of process.
Kirk Sigmon was recognized by Best Lawyers in 2026 for his intellectual property work.
In Law360, Kirk Sigmon and a co-author analyze a recent Federal Circuit decision regarding AI and ML patents.
Kirk's lecture, "Machine Learning, Human Law: What Engineers Need to Know about the Law and AI/ML," was part of the Purdue capstone program.
Ross Dannenberg was recognized in IP Stars in 2025 for intellectual property work.
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