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09/22/2026

🎉 Announcing the Inaugural President of the Women’s IP Alliance

We are delighted to share that Michele Katz, co-founding partner of Advitam IP, has been appointed as the inaugural President of The Women’s IP Alliance (WIPA) for 2027.

WIPA is a new global platform dedicated to women working across intellectual property, innovation, technology, academia, and related sectors, built to foster professional development, leadership, mentorship, knowledge sharing, and greater visibility for women throughout the IP profession.

Michele’s experience and international standing make her exactly the kind of leader WIPA needs as it takes shape, guiding the Alliance’s direction, championing key initiatives, and working with Regional Chairs to make sure WIPA represents women from every jurisdiction, background, and career stage.

Congratulations, Michele, we can’t wait to see what you build! 👏

More to come as we count down to WIPA’s official launch in January 2027!

09/02/2026

We are proud to share that Michele Katz, co-founding partner of Advitam IP, has launched a new ProVisors group! Michele has been deeply involved with ProVisors, and her new group, Chicago 18, brings together driven professionals, leaders, and relationship-builders who believe great opportunities begin with meaningful connections.

Why “18”? The number represents life, prosperity, and forward movement, a fitting symbol for a group built to help members grow personally, professionally, and collectively. It’s a nod to Chicago’s own spirit of ambition, resilience, and reinvention.

🗓️ 2nd Thursday of every month
🕕11:30-1:30
📍Prudential Building

Open to trusted advisors with 10+ years of experience in their field, a strong client base, and a genuine interest in building real relationships.

Interested in joining or attending as a guest? Reach out to Michele on LinkedIn to learn more.

07/21/2026

Proud to celebrate our own Michele S. Katz, co-founding partner of Advitam IP, whose latest article, “’ Til Death Do Us Part: The Effect of Death on Trademarks,” was featured in the Global IP Magazine!

Michele dives into a question most people never think to ask until it’s too late: what happens to a trademark when its owner dies? Drawing on real examples, from Anthony Bourdain’s estate to Sabrina Carpenter’s trademark holding company to Liam Payne’s still-pending USPTO assignment, Michele breaks down how brands and IP rights pass (or don’t) after death, and why estate planning is brand protection.

It’s this kind of thoughtful, practical insight that our clients rely on every day. Congratulations, Michele!

Read the full article here: https://edition.pagesuite.com/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=0dae6f04-93d3-45ef-91a3-6f71dcf6430a

07/07/2026

Last month, one of our founding partners, Michele Katz, Advitam IP, traded in her usual routine for Capitol Hill.

As part of National Adoption Advocacy Day, she joined fellow advocates meeting with members of Congress to push for policies that support adoptive families and children in need of permanent homes.

It’s the kind of work that fits Michele perfectly. Michele is the founder of the Plus One Adoption Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit built around providing credible, vetted adoption resources and support. Watching her take that mission to Washington was incredible.

At Advitam IP, we love seeing our people give back to causes that mean the most to them. Michele’s dedication to adoption advocacy is a perfect example.

06/24/2026

Huge congratulations to DeeBee’s Organics on its exciting nationwide expansion into Target stores! 🚀

What started as an innovative family brand has become a nationally recognized success story with products featured in Costco, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Amazon, BJ’s, and now, Target! 🎯

A special congratulations to Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker and her incredible team for building a brand that continues to grow, inspire, and stand out in a competitive market.

Richard Gurak, Co-Founding Partner of Advitam IP, has had the honor of advising Dr. Dionne Laslo-Baker since the earliest days of building DeeBee’s international Intellectual Property strategy and has watched this important brand grow into a national success story.

At Advitam IP, this is what drives us: standing alongside founders for the long haul, helping protect the ideas and innovations that go on to shape industries and inspire communities. We are proud that the team at Advitam IP, LLC continues to protect DeeBee’s valuable intellectual property as the brand reaches new milestones and expands into even more homes nationwide.

From idea ➝ innovation ➝ national retail success. This is only the beginning. 👏

06/16/2026

This week, Michele, Co-Founding Partner at Advitam IP, had the wonderful opportunity to attend a live cooking demonstration and cookbook signing for our client, Anupy Singla, the talented entrepreneur behind Indian as Apple Pie, a cooking series airing on Chicago’s PBS station, WTTW, and broadcast on public television stations across the country! 🎉

Watching Anupy in her element, sharing her passion for food and culture with a live audience, was inspiring and rewarding. Seeing firsthand how her hard work, creativity, and dedication have grown into such an exciting brand and television platform is a proud moment for all of us at Advitam IP.

Michele also invited our client Katie O’Malley, founder of (en)Courage Coaching, to join the event. One of our favorite parts of what we do is connecting people, celebrating wins, and giving clients the opportunity to witness success stories that can inspire their own journeys.

Moments like these remind us that behind every business is a person with a vision, and there is nothing more rewarding than helping bring that vision to life.

Congratulations, Anupy! We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve built and are grateful to be part of your journey. We can’t wait to see what’s next for Indian as Apple Pie and all the exciting opportunities ahead! ✨

05/29/2026

11 years of bringing IP professionals together from all over the world! 💪 🎉 🌎

This month, over 300 global intellectual property professionals joined the IP JUNKIES(R) gathering for an incredible night in London, and what a night it was!

A huge thank you to our amazing hosts: Michele S. Katz of Advitam IP (USA), Laura Collada of Dumont (Mexico), Panos Malamis of Malamis & Associates (Greece), Aaron Hurvitz of ZY Partners (China) and our local partner David Frye and Jack Brown of Agile IP (UK), and of course, the Teams from each firm. Their vision, dedication, and tireless effort behind the scenes are what make the IP JUNKIES(R) event such a success year after year.

To everyone who joined us from every corner of the world, thank you. We hope you left with new connections, fresh inspiration, and memories that stay with you long after the night ended.

It is you, the IP Junkies of this community, our clients and friends that make this event so special.

05/18/2026

We are pleased to share that Advitam IP has contributed to the upcoming Women’s IP World Annual 2026, a global publication highlighting key developments and thought leadership across the intellectual property landscape.

In this year’s edition, our article—authored by Michele S. Katz, Co-Founding Partner, and Noa Siskind, Associate—examine how the rapid rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs is testing the boundaries of trademark law in the United States. As consumer demand accelerates and marketing practices evolve, the article explores critical legal questions surrounding false advertising, brand equivalence, and consumer perception under the Lanham Act.

This piece reflects on how modern digital marketing, influencer-driven content, and the widespread recognition of pharmaceutical brand names are reshaping the way courts and regulators evaluate potential consumer confusion and misleading claims. It also highlights the growing tension between innovation, competition, and regulatory oversight in a fast-moving marketplace.

We are honored to contribute to this important dialogue alongside other leading IP professionals from around the world.

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04/22/2026

✨From idea to impact—this is why we do what we do.✨

We’re proud to celebrate our longtime client Anupy Singla and the launch of her new television series: "Indian as Apple Pie", premiering on WTTW Chicago on May 2 and distributed nationwide.

The series beautifully brings Indian cooking into everyday American homes—blending tradition, culture, and practical techniques for modern life. From the very beginning,
Richard Gurak, Co-Founding Partner of Advitam IP, has represented Anupy and supported her journey from the early stages of building her brand and company. At Advitam IP, we’ve had the privilege of standing alongside our clients for decades—helping protect and grow the innovations that shape industries and inspire communities.

Congratulations to Anupy and the entire team on this incredible achievement! ✨

04/13/2026

Advitam IP is pleased to share that our Co-founding Partner, Michele Katz, met Joel Mokyr, 2025 Nobel Memorial Prize co-winner in Economic Sciences for his work on sustained economic growth when she attended Innovation and Insight: A Conversation on Technological Progress, hosted by the American Friends of the Hebrew University Midwest Region in Chicago last month.

The program featured a distinguished conversation with the Prize winner lead by host Robert “Bobby” Ge**er, Managing Partner of Neal, Ge**er & Eisenberg and President of the AFHU Midwest Region Board. Their discussion provided valuable insights into the historical and institutional foundations of technological progress, emphasizing the critical role of open inquiry, collaboration, and the free exchange of ideas in fostering innovation.
The event brought together leaders across the legal, financial, and venture capital sectors, offering a meaningful platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and connection. Advitam IP is proud to engage in conversations that shape the future of innovation and global economic development.

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