We’re kicking off the new year with our mantra:

Here’s to the best year of your life!

Richard Gurak, Michele Katz, and the entire Advitam IP Team Read More


Where in the World is Advitam IP?

Quite literally, we have been everywhere. Beginning with INTA in Seattle, Richard Gurak and Michele Katz, founders of Advitam IP,  have been non-stop globetrotting. In September, Michele was in Cancun for the 2018 AIPPI World Congress. Read More


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


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