Senior Associate Anthony J. Wenn (“AJ”) is a registered patent attorney concentrating his practice in intellectual property, with extensive experience prosecuting, litigating and licensing utility patents. In addition, he is adept at negotiating and drafting research and collaboration agreements, non-disclosure agreements, patent purchase contracts, patent assignments and material transfer agreements for Fortune 100 companies and large universities. AJ also prepares legal opinions related to patentability, infringement, patent validity, and freedom to practice.
AJ has advised and assisted clients in all aspects of trademark prosecution, including conducting comprehensive trademark searches, drafting and filing trademark applications and responding to USPTO Office Actions.
As former Chair of the Intellectual Property Section at the Ohio State Bar Association, AJ oversaw the continuing legal education for over 750 members and advised the Ohio state legislature on the ramifications of various bills impacting intellectual property. Currently, he is a member of the Intellectual Property Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA), providing valuable guidance on intellectual property matters to the legal community.
AJ received his B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Illinois at Chicago and his J.D. from the University of Kentucky, where was president of the Intellectual Property Law Society and competed on the Moot Court Team.
Prior to joining GCT, AJ worked at both large and boutique law firms, allowing him to gain practical experience assisting companies of all sizes, including startups, mid-tier businesses and multi-national corporations.
Outside of the office, AJ enjoys exercising and attending live comedic and musical performances.
EDUCATION
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 2015
- Giles Rich IP Moot Court, Competitor
- IP Law Society, President
- American IP Law Association, Representative
University of Illinois at Chicago, B.S., Biochemistry; Biological Sciences, 2012
BAR ADMISSIONS
Illinois, 2015
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Illinois Bar Association
- IP Section Counsel Member
HONORS & AWARDS
Super Lawyers, Rising Star 2020 - 2024
LATEST NEWS & INSIGHTS FROM Anthony J. Wenn
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September 26, 2024 News
Senior associate, Anthony Wenn examines the cultural impact of the musical genre reggaetón and how a recent case against some of the top Latin and Hispanic artists could change the genre forever.
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August 1, 2024 News
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently updated guidance on patent subject matter eligibility to provide greater clarity and consistency with evaluating subject matter, specifically with advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Anthony Wenn discusses the background and claims of three new examples that help with providing clarity with the new guidance.
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July 18, 2024 News
This article, written by Anthony Wenn and Jonathan Morton, covers the nuanced complexity of copyright and probate law and walks through the importance of documentation and communication when dealing with the probate process.
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June 27, 2024 News
Anthony Wenn explains the new rule introduced by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to streamline patent adjudication and promote a more transparent, consistent, and efficient system.
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June 4, 2024 News
This article, written by Anthony J. Wenn, Frank Brefo and Sarah K. Dunkley, was chosen for publication by the Illinois State Bar Association for its Intellectual Property Law Journal. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a 'Draft Interagency Guidance Framework for Considering the Exercise of March-In Rights' (the Draft Framework) in accordance with the diverse actions through the Biden-Harris Administration to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs. The article explores the link and consequences between the Draft Framework and the Bayh-Dole Act.
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