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What do deep dish pizza, the Willis Tower and quantum computing all have in common? The answer is Chicago! In the latest “IP in 5” video, MBHB Partners Andrew Velzen and Aaron Gin explore why the quantum industry is growing so quickly in the Windy City. Watch it here. #ChicagoQuantumIndustry #IPin5 https://lnkd.in/ecBBaemt

It’s crucial that innovators and investors in the quantum computing industry seek provisional patents ahead of public disclosure. MBHB Partners Aaron Gin and Andrew Velzen discuss protecting intellectual property rights in the quantum space in the latest “IP in 5” episode. #QuantumIndustry #IPin5 #Patents https://bit.ly/3D6AplO

Tuesday was an eventful day for Portal Boston at Southline! We started off with a panel discussion put on by Tunnell Consulting, Inc. focused on A.I.'s impact on drug development. This was followed by our monthly Portal Pours networking series at Southline - hundreds of life sciences professionals showed up for an evening of connecting and tours of our space. Thanks to McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff LLP and Collaborative Drug Discovery - CDD Vault for helping sponsor the event!

MBHB Partners Mike Borella and Kevin E. Noonan were recently recognized in the 2025 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards. Dr. Borella was named the top author in the artificial intelligence category and Dr. Noonan was recognized as a top author in the life sciences and patents categories. Read more about the awards here. https://lnkd.in/ek3Rpy_f

Missed the Top Patent Law Stories of 2024 webinar? MBHB Partners Donald Zuhn, Kevin E. Noonan, and Mike Borella share their expert insights on the most impactful developments in patent law in 2024 and how those advances may shape the future for patent applicants and practitioners. Watch the full webinar here: https://lnkd.in/eYYeU9pH

As the quantum computing industry takes off, there are many potential pitfalls and challenges innovators should consider. MBHB Partners Andrew Velzen and Aaron Gin explore these hurdles and provide tips for quantum innovators to consider as they navigate in this rapidly changing field. #QuantumIndustry #IPChallenges #Section101 https://lnkd.in/ep2NHivK

Are you a professional in the patent and trademark law space looking to move from the government sector to private practice? MBHB is seeking patent law experts to join our firm. Be part of a team that values your professional development and fosters a culture of collaboration. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWsVy5wC #hiring #IPLaw

MBHB is excited to announce that Partners Dan Boehnen, Grantland Drutchas, Kevin E. Noonan and Joshua Rich were recognized by Super Lawyers for 2025. MBHB Partners Alex Georges, Aaron Gin, Bryan Helwig and George "Trey" Lyons III, were named to Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars list. Congratulations to all! https://lnkd.in/ewT2mie5

Our video series, “IP in 5” is back with a lively conversation on quantum computing. Join MBHB Partners Andrew Velzen and Aaron Gin as they discuss the IP-related challenges facing innovators in the quantum space, considerations for those investing in the industry, and a few reason why MBHB’s hometown is the current center of the quantum world. Take a look and let us know what topic we should cover in our next discussion.

Did The Pokémon Company's latest actions at the USPTO strengthen its position in its ongoing patent dispute with PocketPair? Andrew Velzen analyzes the latest developments in Snippets: https://lnkd.in/g6sTD2aE