Christie Hefner Addresses Packed House at NAWBO Chicago Achievement Luncheon

Advitam IP Founder Michele Katz recently served as Chair of the NAWBO Chicago 2018 Celebration of Achievement Luncheon. As Master of Ceremonies for the event, Michele had the distinct honor of presenting the Luncheon’s keynote speaker, Christie Hefner, former Chairman and CEO of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. Read More


Stacey Kalamaras Sheds Light on Combating Counterfeit Goods

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Stacey C. Kalamaras, the latest addition to the Advitam IP team, discussed the impact of counterfeit goods on Tuesday at the Small Business Advocacy Council in Chicago (SBAC). Read More


Richard Gurak and Michele Katz Lead Technology Incubator Session

Advitam IP founders Richard Gurak and Michele Katz recently worked with budding entrepreneurs at the 1871/Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Technology Incubator. Richard and Michele gave an educational presentation and engaged in group discussion covering many aspects of intellectual property law, including transactional issues and dispute resolution for early stage, tech-focused companies. Read More


Michele Katz Leads Advitam IP Team Effort in Win at TTAB

Advitam IP, under the direction of Michele Katz, successfully opposed a Chinese applicant’s infringing marks at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). This case wound its way through an intense and highly charged trial at the TTAB level that required more than four years to conclude (the latter 2 years on Advitam IP’s watch). Read More