Kristin E. WellsAssociateK&L Gates LLPWebsitewww.klgates.com/Organization ProfileFull ProfileConnectEmail202-778-9075 Professional Biography Kristin Wells is an associate K&L Gates' Washington, D.C. office and a member of the Intellectual Property Litigation practice group. More Legal and Business Bylines From Kristin E. Wells US$18.3 Million Wearable Blanket Infringement Award Stands Despite Newly Announced Design Patent Standard - (Posted On Wednesday, August 21, 2024) US $18.3 Million Wearable Blanket Infringement Award Stands Despite Newly Announced Design Patent Standard - (Posted On Monday, July 08, 2024) Litigation Minute: Class-Action Challenges to Natural and Clean Beauty Product Claims - (Posted On Tuesday, April 02, 2024) FTC Imposes Multimillion-Dollar Penalties for Deceptive Consumer Reviews; Best Practices Reminders on Endorsements and Testimonials - (Posted On Saturday, September 10, 2022) Current Legal Analysis President Trump Takes Additional Actions on Reciprocal Tariffs, Shipping, and Digital Services Taxes by: Nathaniel B. Bolin , David R. Allman “Claims” Under the FCA, §1983 Claim Denials on Failure-to-Exhaust Grounds, and Limits to FSIA’s Expropriation Exception - SCOTUS Today by: Stuart M. Gerson Michigan Overhauls Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Laws by: Adam S. Forman , Daniel J. Glicker Federal Court Preliminarily Blocks Key Parts of President Trump’s Orders Restricting DEI at Private Employers by: T. Scott Kelly , Nonnie L. Shivers Québec’s Bold Proposal: Empowering Authorities to Safeguard Public Welfare During Work Stoppages by: Kevin MacNeill , Ryan Martin Beltway Buzz, February 21, 2025 by: James J. Plunkett Second Circuit Upholds Reverse Redlining Verdict Against Mortgage Lender by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Trump Executive Order Requires Independent Agencies to Submit Regulations for Presidential Review by: A.J. S. Dhaliwal , Mehul N. Madia Upcoming Events Feb 25 2025 Navigating Double Patenting in the USPTO Era of Rulemaking Mar 5 2025 Workplace Wellness: Managing Stress & Anxiety for Peak Performance in Uncertain Times Feb 25 2025 Trade Secrets and Patents: A Comprehensive Approach to Protecting Intellectual Property Feb 26 2025 Recharge Your Battery Knowledge: An Overview of U.S. and EU Regulatory Requirements Print
