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Feb 24, 2026
Federal Circuit upholds $42M Christmas tree patent verdict
The Federal Circuit affirmed a record $42.4M Minnesota patent verdict for Willis Electric, rejecting Polygroup’s appeal over artificial Christmas trees.
Jun 19, 2025
Breaking the Ice: Attorney learned value of patents early on
Mai Lauer learned the value of patents — and patent attorneys — while growing up with and working during summers for a father who was a successful inventor and entrepreneur.
Jun 12, 2025
Breaking the Ice: Patent costs help motivate pro bono service
A patent, as registered patent attorney Rakhi Nikhanj explains, can bring financial rewards but also can be expensive for individual inventors.
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