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Donald J. O’Brien joins Andrus

Andrus is pleased to welcome Donald J. O’Brien as a Senior Associate on June 24, 2024. Don focuses his practice on acquiring strong patent protection for innovative computer technologies through domestic and international patent prosecution. Don has experience with a wide range of software and other computer-related technologies. In addition to being a registered patent attorney, Don is a former professional software engineer with full life-cycle and project management experience on numerous software, hardware, and network implementations, experience he will capitalize upon while counseling clients in patent matters.


Dillon E. Durnford named as a non-equity partner in Andrus

Andrus is pleased to announce that as of July 1, 2024, Dillon E. Durnford was named a non-equity partner in the firm. Since he joined the firm in July 2023, Dillon has been applying his expertise in electrical, software, and automation-related technologies to help Andrus’s clients obtain strong, meaningful patent protection for their innovations.


Andrus included in the guide entitled IAM Patent 1000 - The World's Leading Patent Practitioners 2024

Andrus was once again included in the guide entitled IAM Patent 1000, which is a standalone publication that identifies individual and firm expertise in all major areas of patent law and practice. Through an extensive research process by a team of highly qualified analysts, the publication identifies the top patent practitioners and law firms in 40 of the world’s most important jurisdictions and 20 U.S. states. In addition to firm-wide recognition, Edward R. Williams, Joseph D. Kuborn, Aaron T. Olejniczak, Peter T. Holsen, Christopher R. Liro, Benjamin R. Imhoff, Ryann H. Beck, and Emily M. Chilson were featured individually, based on positive feedback from clients and associates.


Andrus Ranked in Chambers USA 2024

Andrus was selected as a ranked law firm in Chambers USA 2024, identifying our firm as one of the best firms in Wisconsin in the field of intellectual property law. In addition to firm-wide recognition, Joseph D. Kuborn, Aaron T. Olejniczak, Peter T. Holsen, and Ryann H. Beck were featured individually. Chambers ranks lawyers and law firms based on the research of over 170 full-time editors and researchers at their head office in London. Researchers talk to lawyers and clients, conduct in-depth telephone interviews, and review submission forms provided by law firms.