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09/02/2026

🧬Innovation in medical technology is constantly raising new and complex IP questions.

Join us for a free webinar, presented in both English and Japanese, covering current issues at the intersection of medical technology and intellectual property.

📆 Date: October 2, 2026
🕤Time: 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM JST
📩 Register Now: https://bskb.swoogo.com/MTW_2026
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, so sign up today!

09/01/2026

A familiar face is joining the team! 👋

Please welcome Alex Nelson to BSKB as an Associate in our Chemical Department!

Alex is no stranger to BSKB as he previously worked with us as a law clerk. His return expands our growing Chemical and Biotech/Life Sciences Departments and adds to the depth of our patent prosecution capabilities.

Welcome back Alex! We’re glad to have you on the team 🧬



https://www.bskb.com/professionals/alexander-nelson

08/25/2026

Passport? ✔️ Business cards? ✔️ Zest for Life Sciences? ✔️✔️

We’re heading to Switzerland as a proud sponsor of LSPN Europe 2026 – the premier event for IP professionals in the life sciences sector! Even better, our own MaryAnne Armstrong will once again serve as conference chairperson, helping guide conversations on the latest developments in life sciences IP.

Join us on September 22-23 in Basel, Switzerland. We’d love to connect between sessions, or over some Swiss chocolate 🍫

Take a look at the latest agenda here: https://bit.ly/4b4v10b


Life Sciences IP Review

08/21/2026

Some attorneys collect coffee mugs. Ours collect Best Lawyers® awards! 🏆

Congratulations to David Bilodeau and Craig McRobbie for their recognition in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in Patent Law!

Learn more here: https://www.bestlawyers.com/firms/birch-stewart-kolasch-birch-llp/33088/US

Read Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch LLP's United States profile to learn more about them and discover their Best Lawyers rankings

07/28/2026

We are heading to Budapest! BSKB is proud to announce the continuation of our sponsorship of FICPI into 2026, with our attorneys joining the FICPI Open Forum this September!

MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D., Chad Billings, and Vanessa Perez will be in Budapest, Hungary this September 16-19, connecting with IP professionals from around the world.

Meet us there – details at: https://ficpi.org/ficpi2026

06/22/2026

🎊 All good things must come to an end – including the 2026 Summer Patent Seminar

🍷 We closed out three action-packed weeks with a closing ceremony and one last drink together at The Winery at Bull Run. This was the perfect setting to toast to new friendships, new partnerships, and an unforgettable experience together.

Thank you to all of our brilliant attendees for joining us this year! Your sincere enthusiasm and earnest engagement are what continue to make this seminar truly special, year after year. 🥂

Also, a big thank you to all our presenters, as this wouldn’t be possible without you.

Our Seminar Series will continue in 2027, but until then, stay tuned for our future events! 👀

06/15/2026

Whew…what a day! ✨

Our SPS participants ended the week with drinks at Dacha Navy Yard where we kicked back and enjoyed(?) the summer heat; all in preparation for cheering on the Washington Nationals! ⚾

While the weather had other plans, bringing plenty of heat and a rain delay, the storms gave way to a beautiful rainbow over Nat’s Park! Safe to say we know how to make the most of a summer evening in DC. 🌈

06/10/2026

Vacation mode off…challenge mode on! After full days of lectures, we headed to Level99 in Tysons to let loose!

Our SPS participants traded the seminar room for a night of challenges, games, and friendly competition; the best way to unwind and bond after a long day of learning. 🧩

Needless to say, the competition was fierce, but the laughs were even better. 😂

06/09/2026

Aaahhh…just what the doctor ordered 😌

This past weekend we took our Summer Patent Seminar participants to the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay in Cambridge, MD for some well-deserved time off. The trip was packed with kayaking, a boat tour, golfing, yoga, Maryland blue crabs, and late nights spent getting to know each other beyond the lecture hall. 🧘🛶

We’re so grateful for this time together and the memories made. ✨

06/02/2026

🚀 The 2026 Summer Patent Seminar kicked off today!

We’re looking forward to spending the next three weeks with our colleagues and clients from across the globe. 🌎

Day 1 started with a special lecture from our founder Mr. Joseph Kolasch, and ended with a reception at Pupatella; a perfect way to kick off our journey together. 🤝

Here’s to the next three weeks of learning and connecting. Let’s get started! 💡