Discretionary Denial: USPTO Director Denies Review in Magnolia Medical v. Kurin

USPTO Director John Squires recently issued another decision regarding discretionary denial of IPR petitions in Magnolia Medical Technologies, Inc. v. Kurin, Inc., IPR2026-00097, Paper 17 (Director May 14, 2026).  The decision adds to a string of recent decisions informing the likelihood of obtaining AIA review. The Director began with a review of the legislative history …

Dority & Manning Announces New Principals: Jennifer Ulsh, Yama Nezam, and Kathrynn Lyddane

Dority & Manning is proud to announce the election of Yama D. Nezam, Jennifer L. Ulsh, and Kathrynn M. Lyddane as Principals of the firm. Jennifer L. UlshJennifer Ulsh is recognized for her sharp legal instincts, creative problem-solving, and deep-rooted commitment to the firm’s clients. She focuses on global patent prosecution and portfolio management for …

BSH Hausgeräte v. Electrolux

In 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held in BSH Hausgeräte v. Electrolux that both national courts in EU countries as well as the Unified Patent Court (UPC) may decide claims of infringement of patents issued by non-EU countries.  This effectively means courts of an EU member state where a defendant …

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Ripple Analytics’ Trademark Suit Against Rippling

Greenville, S.C., August 26, 2025– Dority & Manning is proud to announce a favorable outcome for its client, Rippling, in Ripple Analytics Inc. v. People Center Inc. before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The Second Circuit upheld the dismissal of Ripple Analytics’ trademark infringement claims, holding that Ripple’s CEO Noah Pusey, …

Dority & Manning Leads “Unlock Your IP” Workshop for Entrepreneurs at NextGEN Greenville

Greenville, S.C., July 16, 2025 – Dority & Manning recently partnered with NextGEN Greenville to host “Unlock Your IP,” an interactive workshop designed to help innovators understand how to identify, protect, and manage their intellectual property (IP). Led by Erik Sivertson and Lillian Fant, the session offered a high-level overview of the different forms of …

Neil Batavia and Erik Sivertson Named IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders

GREENVILLE, S.C., August 18, 2025 | Dority & Manning is proud to announce that Neil Batavia and Erik Sivertson have been recognized in the 2025 IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists publication. The IAM Strategy 300 features “first-class IP strategists” from major markets across North America, Europe, and Asia. Inclusion in this year’s …

Dority & Manning Announces New Principals: Scott Cole, Matthew Delulio, J. Crockett Hailey, and Matthew Sutch

Dority & Manning is proud to announce the election of Scott Cole, Matthew Delulio, J. Crockett Hailey, and Matthew Sutch as Principals of the firm. Scott ColeScott brings extensive experience to Dority & Manning, having managed a wide range of IP litigation matters, including offensive and defensive patent litigation strategies, reexamination and inter partes review …

Dority & Manning’s 2025 Day of Giving: Building Stronger Communities

Greenville, S.C., April 15, 2025 – At Dority & Manning, we believe that meaningful innovation begins with meaningful connections, within our teams and throughout the communities we serve. This belief took center stage during our inaugural 2025 Day of Giving, a firmwide volunteer initiative dedicated to giving back and building meaningful community connections. Across the country, …

Dority & Manning Marks a Decade of Hosting AIPLA Women in IP Law Event

Where innovation meets collaboration: Dority & Manning’s annual AIPLA Women in IP Law event fosters connections, celebrates achievements, and empowers the future of IP law.

Dority & Manning Walks to Support Type 1 Diabetes Research 

Dority & Manning’s Greenville team participated in the Breakthrough T1D Walk, an event focused on raising awareness and funding vital research to address the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).