Thomas F. Lebens @tlebens

RT @fitcheven: Fitch Even is proud to be recognized on Vault's 2026 Top 150 Under 150 list! This distinction highlights small and midsize law firms across the U.S. with 150 or fewer attorneys that are "known for providing top-notch service and delivering big results." …

RT @fitcheven: A recording of our webinar, "Navigating Legal Ethics with Generative AI: From Prompts to Practice,” presented by Fitch Even attorneys Mary Fetsco and Christopher Paulson, is now available to access at no charge! Register to view the recording here: …

RT @fitcheven: Fitch Even is proud to share that we have achieved Mansfield Rule Certification Plus for 2024–2025, our third consecutive year. This recognition reflects our commitment to making leadership opportunities fair, transparent, and inclusive for all. Read more: …

RT @fitcheven: A recording of our webinar, "Navigating Continuations Under the USPTO’s New Rules and Strategic Use of Terminal Disclaimers and Restrictions Practice,” presented by Fitch Even partner Tim Baumann and Fleit IP partner Jon Gibbons, is free to access! …

RT @fitcheven: Join us for our next free CLE webinar, "Navigating Legal Ethics with Generative AI: From Prompts to Practice,” to be presented by Fitch Even attorneys Mary Fetsco and Christopher Paulson on August 14 at 11 a.m. CDT. Register now to secure your spot! …

RT @fitcheven: Join Fitch Even and Fleit IP for a webinar, "Navigating Continuations Under the USPTO’s New Rules and Strategic Use of Terminal Disclaimers and Restrictions Practice,” to be presented by Timothy Baumann and Jon Gibbons, on July 29 at 11 a.m. CDT. …

RT @fitcheven: A recording of our webinar, "Keeping One Eye on the Horizon During IPR,” presented by Fitch Even partner Mark Borsos and MoloLamken partners Elizabeth Clarke and Rayiner Hashem, is now available to access at no charge! Register to view the recording here: …

RT @fitcheven: Join Fitch Even and MoloLamken for a CLE webinar, "Keeping One Eye on the Horizon During Inter Partes Review,” to be presented by Fitch Even partner Mark Borsos and MoloLamken partners Elizabeth Clarke and Rayiner Hashem. Register now to secure your spot! …

RT @fitcheven: Chambers and Partners has once again recognized Fitch Even as a leading intellectual property law firm in Illinois. Congratulations to the entire Fitch Even team for their exceptional work! Read more: bit.ly/442DoWL bit.ly/43OdRiK #fitcheven

RT @fitcheven: Fitch Even is proud to welcome our 2025 Summer Associates and Law Clerk! We’re excited to have Lauren Gambino, Ryan Richter, and Regan Windau on board this summer and look forward to the contributions they will make to our team. Meet them here: …

RT @fitcheven: A recording of our webinar, "To Fee, or Not to Fee: New USPTO IDS-Related Fees,” presented by Fitch Even managing partner Mark Hetzler and Fleit IP partner Paul Bianco, is now available to access at no charge! Register to view the recording here: …

RT @fitcheven: We are pleased to announce that Julie Muyco and Viktor Simkovic have joined our team as patent agents! Read more: bit.ly/4jNLNTk bit.ly/4jowZL1 #fitcheven

RT @fitcheven: Join Fitch Even and Fleit IP for a free CLE webinar, "To Fee, or Not to Fee: New USPTO IDS-Related Fees,” to be presented by Fitch Even partner Mark Hetzler and Fleit IP partner Paul Bianco, on April 29 at 11 a.m. CST. Register now to secure your spot! …

RT @fitcheven: A recording of our February webinar, “Ultimate Guide to AI Patentability,” presented by Fitch Even attorneys Thomas Lebens and Jennifer Suarez, is now available to access at no charge! Register to view the recording here: bit.ly/4hTl4Uc …

RT @fitcheven: Join us for our free CLE webinar, "Ultimate Guide to AI Patentability,” to be presented by Fitch Even attorneys Thomas Lebens and Jennifer Suarez on February 27 at 11 a.m. CST. Register now to secure your spot! bit.ly/4hTl4Uc bit.ly/3EvR0j1 #fit…

RT @fitcheven: Fitch Even was featured in IP Law360 ’s article, “Inside Fitch Even's Play To Reclaim Patent Litigation Work,” spotlighting the strategic alliance between Fitch Even and dispute resolution law firm, MoloLamken LLP. Read more: bit.ly/40YyQ16 …

RT @fitcheven: On January 27, in Apple Inc. v. Gesture Technology Partners, LLC, the Federal Circuit held that the PTAB has jurisdiction to conduct IPRs over patents that have expired. Fitch Even attorney Christopher Paulson reports. Read more: bit.ly/40WTznc …

RT @fitcheven: On January 14, the Federal Circuit held that a published patent application can be prior art in an IPR based on the application’s filing date, not the publication date. Fitch Even attorney Prestin Van Mieghem reports. Read more: bit.ly/4juVruI …

RT @fitcheven: Congrats to partners Steve Favakeh, Mark Hetzler, Allen Hoover, and Joe Nabor for being named to the 2025 list of Illinois Super Lawyers, and to Kerianne Strachan for being recognized in the 2025 list of Illinois Rising Stars! Well-deserved. Read more: …

RT @fitcheven: On January 13 the Federal Circuit addressed issues related to inventorship and state law conversion claims that stemmed from exchanges between two individuals at an industry summit. Fitch Even attorney Jacqueline Thompson reports. Read more: …