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Intellectual Property Consulting Announces

2/23/2022

 
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NEW ORLEANS, LA: Intellectual Property Consulting (“IPC”), a top-tier intellectual property law firm and industry leader in complex patent and trademark matters, with the support and trust of Laitram's distinguished in-house patent team, announces today that after successful prosecution, Laitram has been granted United States Patent No. 11,235,932 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The awarding of the patent, entitled "Modular Roller Conveyor," expands Laitram's deep intellectual property portfolio as well as IPC's reputation as a national and international leader in patent prosecution.

"The successful prosecution of this patent application is an excellent reflection of our team's commitment to our clients throughout the patent prosecution process," said attorney Stephen Kepper. "It has been a pleasure to work with Laitram, and we're proud to share with them in this accomplishment." IPC Founder and Managing Partner Greg Latham agreed, saying, "We are pleased with the USPTO’s decision to grant this patent to Laitram. Our experienced legal team is looking forward to supporting Laitram's future successes."


The “Modular Roller Conveyor” patent was developed by inventor Bryant G. Ragan to aid in the transportation and storage of items through multi-purpose conveyors and individual conveyor modules. Traditional conveyor systems are used by suppliers and manufacturers to transport items from between locations and require forklifts, trucks, and other machinery and physical labor. In addition, this transportation process also often requires pallets to move items, which are constructed of wood or other materials that may be prone to wear and degrade over time. All of these factors increase the likelihood that the products being transported may be damaged or lost in the supply chain process. This invention allows for automation of the loading and unloading of products, therefore removing the physical process of loading and unloading pallets, improving product capacity, and enhancing warehouse efficiencies in transporting and storing individual items.

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Additional patent details, including a background, summary, and references, are available here.


About Laitram:
Laitram is a global manufacturing leader across multiple industries, with over 2,900 employees, over 1300 actively held patents, and 11 locations worldwide. Founded in 1949, the company has a deep focus on innovation with an intense commitment to integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, self-management, and developing the potential of each employee.
For more information on Laitram and its company divisions, visit http://www.laitram.com/our-divisions.


About Intellectual Property Consulting:
Intellectual Property Consulting (IPC) is a top-tier intellectual property firm providing first-in-class legal solutions in the areas of trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, entertainment, software, and Internet law. Built and led by IP lawyers, IPC serves clients across a diverse set of industries through business consulting and strategy, licensing, litigation, risk aversion, copyright, and trademark prosecution.
For more information on our legal services, visit http://www.iplawconsulting.com/services

No Matter What Your Needs May Be, IPC Can Handle Trademark Matters for All

10/13/2021

 
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As the largest intellectual property boutique law firm along the Gulf Coast, in the past quarter alone, IPC has filed over 1,200 new trademark applications and received 1,112 trademark registration certificates for its clients.
 
No matter what your intellectual property needs may be, whether you are large company or a solo entrepreneur, IPC ready to help you protect your brand.
 
If you have any intellectual property related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166.

​IPC Secures Federal Trademark Registration for Personal Injury Firm

10/1/2021

 
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Sometimes even law firms need a good IP attorney. IPC attorney Ian Barras recently assisted our client, the Poolson Oden Law Firm, with obtaining a federal registration for its mark “DON’T GET RAILROADED.” Smart lawyers know that it is important to protect their intellectual property, and IPC is always ready to help.
 
If you have any intellectual property related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166.

​IPC Can Cover You Worldwide

9/27/2021

 
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Last week IPC sought patent protection on a client’s invention in Hong Kong – one of over twenty countries in which IPC has helped that same client protect its intellectual property rights. Whether working locally or worldwide, you can be confident in IPC’s ability to protect your intellectual property. IPC currently manages international patent portfolios spanning over 68 countries.
 
At IPC, we are based in New Orleans, but we can help you protect your intellectual property anywhere in the world. If you have any intellectual property related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166. 

The United States Department of Justice Gives Update on Fraudulent Solicitations

9/20/2021

 
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The United States Department of Justice recently announced that Viktors Suhorukovs, an individual responsible for one of the many schemes to defraud owners of U.S. trademark registrations, has pled guilty to mail fraud, been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $4.5 million in restitution.
 
Suhorukovs established and operated Patent and Trademark Office, LLC, and Patent and Trademark Bureau, LLC. These entities gave the false impression that they were, in fact, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), scamming more than 2,900 U.S. trademark registrants out of millions of dollars for inflated, and often fake, renewal fees. These schemes often falsely promise to take required maintenance actions on behalf of the registration owner, or they scam registrants into paying for services they do not need.
 
At IPC, we take all of your trademark concerns seriously, and we regularly help our clients avoid fraudulent solicitations. If you have any questions about communications you received regarding your trademark application or registration, or if you have any other trademark related questions, please feel free to visit us at Suite 1400, Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, or reach out to us at info@iplawconsulting.com or (504) 322-7166.

IPC Client W. Reed Smith Receives Patent for an Innovative and Stylish Hot Dog Slicer

9/16/2021

 
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Congratulations to IPC Client W. Reed Smith! IPC Patent Attorney, Adam Vickers, recently obtained a patent for Mr. Smith’s innovative and stylish hot dog slicer pictured above.
 
If you have questions about patents, contact our professionals at (504) 322-7166 for more information on how IPC can help. 

IPC Client Geoff McCue Receives Patent for a Light Imaging Conversion Kit for a Computer to Screen Printer

9/14/2021

 
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​Congratulations to IPC client Geoff McCue! IPC Patent Attorney, Stephen Kepper, recently obtained a patent that covers a kit that allows a person to upgrade an existing inkjet printing mechanism by replacing it with a more efficient and advanced light imagine mechanism.
 
If you have questions about patents, contact our professionals at (504) 322-7166 for more information on how IPC can help.

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