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…
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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 shutting…
Quinn IP Law Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers® 2025
Christopher Quinn Marks 20th Consecutive Year; Kent Bednarz Also Honored NORTHVILLE, MICH. – Quinn IP Law proudly announces that Christopher Quinn, Managing Shareholder and Founder, and Kent Bednarz, Of Counsel, have been named to the 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers® list, a prestigious honor that recognizes outstanding attorneys across more than 70 practice areas. This year marks Christopher Quinn’s 20th consecutive selection to the Michigan Super Lawyers list—a rare and significant milestone. He is one of only 147 attorneys in small and mid-sized law firms in the state to have been included every year since the list’s inception. With more than…