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Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Legal Services | Colorado, USA
tel: (303) 296-3996 | fax: (303) 296-0344
1775 Sherman Street Suite 2500 | Denver | Colorado | 80203 | USA

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R. Kenyon Meyer

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Partner

Michael W. Hawkins

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Partner

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Dinsmore News

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 •Trade Secret Protection as a “Trade-Off” for Non-Competes
Thursday, October 3, 2024 •Federal Circuit Provides Clearer Picture for Software Patentees Under § 101
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 •Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules COVID Business Interruption Claims Aren't Covered by Commercial Property Policies
Thursday, September 26, 2024 •How Does HUD’s New Floodplain Management Rule Impact Potential FHA-Insured Projects?
Thursday, September 19, 2024 •Recent Trio of Eighth Amendment Challenges to FCA Judgments Includes Two Successes; Lack of Uniformity Across Courts Remains

Overview

Since our establishment in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1908, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has provided quality legal counsel to our clients enabling them to accomplish more. In recent years, our practice has grown into a national firm that services clients from coast-to-coast, as well as internationally. Today's full-service practice, with more than 750 attorneys, continues the standards established by our founding partners over a decade ago, which are efficient, cost-effective and comprehensive solutions for clients.

Our firm's commitment to quality service extends from our highly-skilled attorneys to our experienced professional staff. By establishing relationships based on trust, communication and responsiveness, we tailor our service to ensure our clients' current needs are met while also anticipating future ones.

Lawyers Worldwide: 782

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Professionals

Articles

Trade Secret Protection as a “Trade-Off” for Non-Competes

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, October 2024

Non-compete agreements can be an effective method for protecting confidential and proprietary business information. However, over the past several years, it seems that non-compete agreements have been falling out of favor. After the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently came too close for comfort with its attempt to ban non-compete agreements, and with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) doubling down on its own anti-non-compete positions on October 7, 2024, employers would be wise to consider how else they can protect their confidential and proprietary business information. One way is to take the necessary action to have that information deemed “trade secrets...

Federal Circuit Provides Clearer Picture for Software Patentees Under § 101

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, October 2024

Under 35 U.S.C. § 101, patent claims may be challenged if they are found to be directed to patent ineligible subject matter, such as laws of nature, natural phenomena, products of nature or abstract ideas. On September 9, 2024, in Contour IP Holding LLC v. GoPro, Inc., the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit provided additional clarity with respect to the application of § 101. In particular, the Court reversed a lower court decision invalidating Contour IP Holdings’ claims as failing to meet § 101...

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Press

Three Dinsmore Attorneys Named to 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, October 2024

Dinsmore is proud to announce that three attorneys from the Firm’s Boston office earned a spot on the 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Attorneys recognized as Super Lawyers were selected through a rigorous process that includes independent research, peer nominations and a review of their professional achievements. The Rising Stars list highlights promising attorneys making significant strides in their fields...

250+ Dinsmore Attorneys Named 2025 Best Lawyers ®, Ones to Watch

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, August 2024

More than 250 Dinsmore attorneys were recognized as Best Lawyers or Ones to Watch in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Five Dinsmore attorneys made the Best Lawyers list for the first time, and seven new attorneys were added to the Ones to Watch list. Best Lawyers’ list of outstanding lawyers is compiled by conducting exhaustive peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. If the votes for a lawyer are positive enough for recognition by Best Lawyers, that lawyer must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition...

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