Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) is excited to announce that Robert Gravois has joined Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP as the latest addition to our intellectual property team. With a strong focus on IP litigation, patent and trademark portfolio development, and licensing, Robert enhances PKH’s capabilities and expertise.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP (PKH) is pleased to announce the addition of Tom Finch to its Litigation Practice Group. Tom brings a wealth of experience in all aspects of patent litigation, including patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation, and other high-stakes IP disputes. His broad expertise in navigating complex litigation at both the trial and appellate levels makes him a strategic asset to PKH’s clients across a wide array of industries.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced the termination of the After Final Consideration Pilot Program 2.0 (AFCP 2.0), a program designed to improve patent prosecution and reduce requests for continued examination. While the program was initially scheduled to expire on September 30, 2024, the USPTO has extended its deadline to December 14, 2024, providing extra time for those preparing submissions.

Hacker groups are now utilizing UDRP procedings to usurp valuable domain names. This case underscores the extreme lengths to which hacker groups will go to unlawfully obtain valuable assets. It’s a clear example of the innovative and aggressive strategies hackers employ to exploit domain disputes.

Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP proudly announces that several of its esteemed partners have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2025. This recognition underscores the firm's dedication to excellence and its influential role in the field of intellectual property law.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has proposed a comprehensive set of changes to its trademark fees, set to take effect in fiscal year 2025. These changes include increases in existing fees, the introduction of new fees, and the discontinuation of several fees.

On May 22, 2024, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued updated guidance for evaluating obviousness in design patent applications following the Federal Circuit's decision in LKQ Corp. v. GM Global Technology Operations LLC. The decision replaces the allegedly rigid Rosen-Durling test with a more flexible approach akin to the KSR International Co. v. Teleflex Inc. standards used for utility patents.

On behalf of the entire team at Perilla Knox & Hildebrandt LLP, we extend our warmest thanks to all who attended our first INTA reception at trendy The Painted Duck in West Midtown, Atlanta. Your presence made this event truly exceptional, and we are immensely grateful for your support.