Northville, Michigan — Quinn IP Law is proud to announce that it has been recognized for excellence in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, a distinction that highlights the firm’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional intellectual property legal services to clients across the country. Published annually by Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report, the Best Law Firms rankings serve as a trusted benchmark of excellence within the legal industry. The 16th edition evaluates firms across 127 practice areas and 188 local jurisdictions, identifying those that consistently demonstrate professional integrity, client satisfaction, and outstanding results. Selection for the…
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Insufficient Functional Disclosure Sinks Brita’s Water Filtration Patent at the Federal Circuit
By: Nayyer Siddiqi In Brita LP v. International Trade Commission (Case 2024-1098, decided October 15, 2025), the Federal Circuit affirmed the International Trade Commission’s determination that certain claims (1–6 and 23) of U.S. Patent No. 8,167,141 are invalid for lack of written description, lack of enablement, and indefiniteness. This ruling emphasizes the strict boundaries around functional claiming. Background Back in 2012, Brita LP (which is a subsidiary of Clorox) received U.S. Patent No. 8,167,141 for a gravity-fed water filtration system. The key independent claim describes a filter with “filter media including at least activated carbon and a lead scavenger” that has…
How to Build and Protect Brand Equity Through Domain Enforcement
Lessons Learned from Elastic’s In-House Strategy Co-authored by: Amanda Branch, Senior Counsel, Elastic and Matthew Mowers, COO and & Shareholder, Quinn IP Law For leading companies, a domain name is far more than a technical address. It is a proxy for the brand itself—a signal of authenticity, a primary gateway for customers, and one of the most visible assets a business controls online. Protecting domains is therefore not just maintenance; it is central to safeguarding reputation and strengthening brand equity. At Elastic, we view domain enforcement as an integral part of brand strategy. Each action we take—whether reclaiming a typosquatted domain or…