Intellectual Property attorney Diane Dobrea presented “Identifying Projects with a Vision: Thinking Beyond the Idea” at the 2026 BEST Medicine Engineering Fair, hosted by Cleveland State University on April 25. The competition brought together Middle and High School students interested in innovations in health sciences, biomedical engineering, and environmental science and engineering.
As an IP and transactional lawyer, Diane supports a diverse range of clients, including solo inventors, entrepreneurs, private companies, research institutions, and nonprofit organizations, across a global span of patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret matters and business transactions. Her IP practice includes strategy development, application drafting and prosecution, and portfolio management for both domestic and international filings.
Patents are often perceived as an expense reserved for large technology companies or pharmaceutical giants. In reality, businesses of all sizes and across all industries use patents as strategic assets to generate measurable financial returns, deter competitors, and position companies for long-term growth. Understanding why others invest in patents is the first step toward evaluating […]
McNees welcomes seven law students joining the firm as clerks for the 2026 summer session. The clerks will work alongside attorneys in offices throughout Pennsylvania, offering valuable support on active matters. This year’s clerks will gain hands-on experience in legal practices, including corporate and tax, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, and real […]
Intellectual property attorney Shawn Leppo presented at the World Trade Center Harrisburg’s 2026 International Trade Conference on May 12, 2026, in Lancaster, PA. Shawn’s presentation, “IP Primer and International IP Considerations,” focused on considerations for developing an international IP strategy, including options for extending protection outside the U.S., an overview of relevant IP treaties, and […]
The 2026 Super Lawyers rankings recognize nine attorneys in their Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists for Pennsylvania. The attorneys span across four of the firm’s Pennsylvania offices and six practice areas. Since 1991, Super Lawyers has recognized attorneys nationwide across areas of practice, basing their Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars® lists on peer recognition […]
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