The United States Court of Appeals for The Federal Circuit Adopts Amendments to The Federal Circuit Rules of Practice

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has adopted amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice 21, 27, 30, 32, 35, and 40; Practices Notes to the Rules 15, 28, 30, 35, and 40; and the Federal Circuit Attorney Discipline Rules Introduction and Rule 5. The amendments will apply to all […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend National Contract Management Association’s Webinar on Contracts

The National Contract Management Association invited Donika Pentcheva to attend a webinar involving contracts. The National Contract Management Association is a professional association, based in the United States, that is dedicated to the profession of contract management. It was founded in 1959. The National Contract Management Association now has over 20,000 members and more than […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s 2025 Leadership Forum

Donika Pentcheva has been invited to attend the 2025 Leadership Forum of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, also commonly referred to as AIPLA. The 2025 AIPLA Leadership Form has been described as “a transformative experience” that has been “designed for current and aspiring leaders with the AIPLA community,” where many of the United States […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Received Clients’ Choice Award For 2024 For Best Contract Lawyer By Lawful

Donika Pentcheva has received Clients’ Choice Award for 2024 for one of the best contract lawyers by Lawful. Lawful finds and reviews the top businesses across the U.S. Each month, Lawful researches more than 10,000 businesses to help customers find the best-qualified lawyers for their needs. Lawful’s research process always evolves to keep up with industry changes. Lawful […]

Donika Pentcheva’s Law Practice Has Been Peer-Rated via Martindale-Hubbell

Donika Pentcheva’s law practice was peer-rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Donika Pentcheva’s rating is as follows:

Donika Pentcheva’s Law Practice Was Shortlisted for “Top Most Legal Law Firm of the Year 2023” by Business Insight Review Magazine

Donika Pentcheva was informed that Donika Pentcheva’s law practice has been shortlisted for “Top Most Legal Law Firm of the Year 2023” by Business Insight Review Magazine. Business Insight Review is a business magazine for all business leaders, decision-makers and entrepreneurs to interface with the most reliable source of news and information for business experts. […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Business Methods Partnership Meeting

Donika Pentcheva has been invited to attend the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Business Methods Partnership Meeting for an interactive discussion of business methods. The topics that may be discussed include the following: Per the website of The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): The USPTO is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents […]

Donika Pentcheva Was Awarded “Patent Attorney of the Year” by Corporate Live Wire

Donika Pentcheva was awarded “Patent Attorney of the Year” by Corporate Live Wire! By way of background, during the awards process, Corporate LIve Wire invited over 90,000 businesses and corporate professionals, magazine contributors and our subscribers to nominate companies and individuals based on factors such as service, innovation, experience, sustainability and other key criteria. Additionally, […]

Donika Pentcheva’s Legal Research Was Noted in An Article Published by Stout

Donika Pentcheva’s legal research was noted in an article published by Stout. The article is titled: “Getting to ‘Yes’ High-Low Patent License and Settlement Agreements.” The article can be accessed at: Getting to ‘Yes’: High-Low Patent License and Settlement Agreements | Stout.

Donika Pentcheva’s Article Was Published by the American Bar Association

Donika Pentcheva’s article was published by the American Bar Association. The article is titled: “From The Inside: In-House Counsel Look at the Issues.” The article can be accessed at From the Inside: In-House Counsel Look at the Issues (americanbar.org). Please note, a subscription is required.

Donika Pentcheva’s Interview Has Been Published on RegInfo.gov–an Official Website of the U.S. General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget

Donika Pentcheva was interviewed by Bloomberg Law regarding patent law. The news article was used by www.RefInfo.gov. RegInfo.gov is a United States Government website produced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Per RefInfo.gov, under the Paperwork Reduction Act and Executive Order 12866, OMB’s Office of Information and Regulatory […]

Donika Pentcheva’s Research Has Been Cited in The Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal

Donika Pentcheva’s research involving intellectual property law has been cited in the Texas Intellectual Property Law Journal, The University of Texas School of Law’s premier student-run law journal for cutting-edge, substantive legal issues in Intellectual Property, Patents and emerging technologies. The article is titled: “Rogue One: Section 285 Attorney’s Fees in Doctrinal Patent Ineligibility Cases.” […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Acknowledged by The American Intellectual Property Law Association For Her Work on the Model Patent Jury Instructions

The 2024 Model Patent Jury Instructions are a neutral set of jury instructions that are not biased in favor of either the patent owner or the accused infringer. These Instructions are not intended to address every conceivable issue that might arise in patent litigation. Instead, guidance is provided on those issues that typically arise in […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Nominated as a Lawyer of Distinction for 2023

Donika Pentcheva has been invited to accept a nomination as a Lawyer of Distinction for 2023. Lawyers of Distinction Members have been selected based upon a review and vetting process by a Selection Committee utilizing U.S. Provisional Patent # 62/743,254. The platform generates a numerical score of 1 to 5 for each of the 12 […]