Insights

Rolando Medina and Stephanie Schonewald Participate on Patent Policy Panel at LSPN North America

Rolando Medina is moderating and Stephanie Schonewald is speaking on the panel, "Policy direction- where are we now?" at LSPN North America on Tuesday, May 6th.

The New USPTO IDS Size Fee Requirement

In this episode of the Examining Patents Podcast Series, Rolando Medina and Dan Klein provide a detailed summary of the USPTO’s new fee requirement based on Information Disclosure Statement (IDS) size, which went into effect on January 19, 2025.

LMG Life Sciences Ranks Choate Tier 1 and Names Six 2024 Life Sciences Stars

Six Choate attorneys and two practice areas have been ranked in this year’s LMG Life Sciences U.S. Firm and Attorney Rankings. The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Patent Prosecution and Patent Strategy & Management, while Brenda Jarrell, Charles Lyon, Eric Marandett, Rolando Medina, Stephanie Schonewald, and Tobin Sullivan have been named Life Sciences Stars.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2025

The Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 44 Choate attorneys in its 2025 edition. Recognition in Best Lawyers® is based entirely on peer review and is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor.

Choate Receives High Rankings from Managing IP 2024

Managing IP’s 2024 rankings of firms for patent litigation and protection work recognizes eight attorneys and Choate regionally and nationally for its work in the areas of patent prosecution and patent disputes.

Choate Receives Significant Accolades in 2024 IAM Patent 1000

Choate has been recognized by IAM Patent 1000: The World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2024.

Rolando Medina to Moderate Patent Eligibility Panel at LSPN Spring Conference

Rolando Medinda will moderate the panel, "Best Practice - Traversing the New Patent Eligibility Framework," at the Life Sciences Patent Network (LSPN) North America Spring Conference on May 8, 2024.

LMG Life Sciences Ranks Choate Tier 1 and Names Six Life Sciences Stars

Six Choate attorneys and two practice areas have been ranked in this year’s LMG Life Sciences U.S. Firm and Attorney Rankings. The firm received a Tier 1 ranking in the areas of Patent Prosecution and Patent Strategy & Management, while Brenda Jarrell, Charles Lyon, Eric Marandett, Rolando Medina, Stephanie Schonewald, and Tobin Sullivan have been named Life Sciences Stars.

Choate Attorneys Recognized in Best Lawyers in America® 2024

Best Lawyers in America® has recognized 43 Choate attorneys in its 2024 edition, including naming 4 partners as Lawyer of the Year in Boston for their respective practice areas.