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Will AI Tools Ultimately be Prevented From Realizing Dreams of Cheaper Patents?
Like most attorneys, patent attorneys are struggling with whether and to what extent “AI” tools (e.g., generative tools relying on large language models (LLMs)) can help their clients realize cost savings. Particularly for clients with large patent portfolios, application preparation costs are of central budgetary importance. But there may be an underappreciated legal poison pill that will prevent AI tools from delivering desired savings when it comes to preparation costs.
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A Not Quite Cinematic Lawsuit: Disney and Universal Studios File a Complaint Against Midjourney
by Hovey Williams July 7, 2025By C. Blair Barbieri, Partner Disney and Universal Studios filed a complaint against Midjourney on June 11, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Central District…
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🎉 Celebrating the Retirement of Joan Herman
by Hovey Williams April 28, 2025After more than four decades in intellectual property law, our dear colleague and friend, Joan Herman has announced her retirement. Joan’s path to IP began with a…
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Happy Earth Day from the Hovey team!
by Hovey Williams April 22, 2025On April 11th, volunteers from Hovey Williams and Moonshot Solutions joined Powell Gardens staff for an Earth Month event to beautify and restore the gardens.…
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Hovey Williams Ranked #9 Nationwide on the 2024 U.S. Trademark Registration Tote Board
by Hovey Williams April 17, 2025We are pleased to announce that Hovey Williams has been ranked #9 in the nation on the 2024 U.S. Trademark Registration Tote Board! This prestigious…
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Hovey Williams LLP Elects Two New Partners
by Rachel Jansen December 2, 2024Hovey Williams LLP is pleased to announce the election of Chandler Schmidt and Jaclyn Alcantara as partners. Their partnership election is effective January 1, 2025. …
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Hovey Williams 3rd Annual IP Bootcamp set for October 18th
by Hovey Williams August 28, 2024On Friday, October 18th, 2024, Hovey Williams is hosting our 3rd Annual Intellectual Property (IP) Bootcamp in Overland Park, Kansas. This program seeks to expose…
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Hovey Williams LLP is proud to have 11 Partners recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® including two “Lawyer of the Year” awards
by Hovey Williams August 15, 2024We are honored to have 11 Partners awarded in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a respected legal peer-review guide. Best Lawyers…
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Hovey Williams LLP Elects New Partner
by Hovey Williams January 22, 2024Hovey Williams LLP is pleased to announce the election of Dianne M. Smith-Misemer as partner. Ms. Smith-Misemer’s partnership is effective January 1, 2024. “We are proud to elevate Dianne to partner at Hovey Williams,” said Greg Skoch, co-managing partner at Hovey. “Dianne’s election to partnership reflects her vast experience and value and commitment to our
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