The firm opened in 1873 by Gardiner Lathrop and William Smith. In 1876 it began representing the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and it continues to handle it in its current BNSF Railway incarnation and has handled thousands of cases for the railroad over the years.
In 1996 the Lathrop firm (then known as Lathrop & Norquist) merged with the firm Gage & Tucker which had been formed in 1930 by future Kansas City mayor John B. Gage
Offices
The firm has its headquarters at 2345 Grand in Kansas City near Union Station. Other offices are in Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Denver, Jefferson City, Los Angeles, Overland Park, Springfield and St. Louis.
Hear from Emily Cantwell on why Lathrop GPM chose to sponsor this year's CRA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to network with all the Lathrop GPM team at the conference in St. Louis August 21-23, 2023.
published: 24 Jul 2023
William Rudy, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP discusses the format of the Exchange
published: 26 Sep 2014
Episode 074 - Brian Mack from Lathrop & Gage
Brian Mack initially had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and got his Aerospace Engineering degree in college. After college, he took a job at Pratt & Whitney where he got to work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. He went on to work for a company designing replacement parts for gas turbine engines for power plants. But, within a year, the company was sued by GE for patent infringement. This was Brian’s first experience with patent law and got to see the mix of engineering, science, and law together. From this, he decided to move and pursue his law degree. He has worked with software companies, energy companies engineering firms, and one of the Big Three auto manufactures on patent work.
Lathrop & Gage has a long history of providing counsel for all sorts of legal matters. This podcast...
published: 07 Sep 2016
William Rudy - Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP - Why I attended the Exchange
published: 26 Sep 2014
Ice Bucket Challenge Lathrop & Gage
published: 27 Aug 2014
William Rudy, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP - Did the Exchange match your expectations
published: 26 Sep 2014
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Our topic on this week's episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST
Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.
Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray
As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.
Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.
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published: 16 Mar 2023
William Rudy, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP - Working with the Exchange team
published: 26 Sep 2014
William Rudy, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP discusses the senoirity of delegates
published: 26 Sep 2014
William Rudy, Partner, Lathrop & Gage LLP - Why is the Exchange a must attend IP event
Hear from Emily Cantwell on why Lathrop GPM chose to sponsor this year's CRA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to network with all the Lathrop GPM team...
Hear from Emily Cantwell on why Lathrop GPM chose to sponsor this year's CRA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to network with all the Lathrop GPM team at the conference in St. Louis August 21-23, 2023.
Hear from Emily Cantwell on why Lathrop GPM chose to sponsor this year's CRA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to network with all the Lathrop GPM team at the conference in St. Louis August 21-23, 2023.
Brian Mack initially had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and got his Aerospace Engineering degree in college. After college, he took a job at Pratt & Whitn...
Brian Mack initially had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and got his Aerospace Engineering degree in college. After college, he took a job at Pratt & Whitney where he got to work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. He went on to work for a company designing replacement parts for gas turbine engines for power plants. But, within a year, the company was sued by GE for patent infringement. This was Brian’s first experience with patent law and got to see the mix of engineering, science, and law together. From this, he decided to move and pursue his law degree. He has worked with software companies, energy companies engineering firms, and one of the Big Three auto manufactures on patent work.
Lathrop & Gage has a long history of providing counsel for all sorts of legal matters. This podcast covers the specifics of patent law and we will be featuring more podcasts that cover other areas pertaining to the aftermarket automotive industry.
There are two main types of patents: design patent and a utility patent. The design patent just covers the design of the product where the utility patent protects the structure and how it functions. Design patents are more common for things like tail lights, head lights, or something with a more unique shape to it. The utility patent covers the functionality of that headlight, such as turning on at a specific outside brightness. If you make a slight modification to the original design, you may be able to avoid infringing on the design patent.
For intellectual property, there are four main areas. First is the patent that pertains to a specific product. Second is copyrights, which covers an original publication, such as an owner’s manual, and website. Third is trademarks which covers business branding such as your logo and slogan used for marketing. And fourth is trade secrets such as a business secret (client list or supplier list).
By getting a patent, you have the ability to exclude others from making the patented product in the market. And it also gives you the right to sue them for infringement. The provisional patent application can be much cheaper and quicker to file because it is much less formal and is not examined by the Patent Office. The non-provisional patent application, which is examined, and may result in a patent can be more expensive and may take several years to get through the system.
If you are thinking of manufacturing this product overseas (or are worried about it being knocked off), you should consider filing for a patent in that country. You can also file for a PCT Application (Patent Cooperation Treaty) to help protect you while you decide in which countries to file for the full patent.
Contact Information:
Website – www.lathropgage.com
Phone – 913-451-5100
Brian Mack initially had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and got his Aerospace Engineering degree in college. After college, he took a job at Pratt & Whitney where he got to work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. He went on to work for a company designing replacement parts for gas turbine engines for power plants. But, within a year, the company was sued by GE for patent infringement. This was Brian’s first experience with patent law and got to see the mix of engineering, science, and law together. From this, he decided to move and pursue his law degree. He has worked with software companies, energy companies engineering firms, and one of the Big Three auto manufactures on patent work.
Lathrop & Gage has a long history of providing counsel for all sorts of legal matters. This podcast covers the specifics of patent law and we will be featuring more podcasts that cover other areas pertaining to the aftermarket automotive industry.
There are two main types of patents: design patent and a utility patent. The design patent just covers the design of the product where the utility patent protects the structure and how it functions. Design patents are more common for things like tail lights, head lights, or something with a more unique shape to it. The utility patent covers the functionality of that headlight, such as turning on at a specific outside brightness. If you make a slight modification to the original design, you may be able to avoid infringing on the design patent.
For intellectual property, there are four main areas. First is the patent that pertains to a specific product. Second is copyrights, which covers an original publication, such as an owner’s manual, and website. Third is trademarks which covers business branding such as your logo and slogan used for marketing. And fourth is trade secrets such as a business secret (client list or supplier list).
By getting a patent, you have the ability to exclude others from making the patented product in the market. And it also gives you the right to sue them for infringement. The provisional patent application can be much cheaper and quicker to file because it is much less formal and is not examined by the Patent Office. The non-provisional patent application, which is examined, and may result in a patent can be more expensive and may take several years to get through the system.
If you are thinking of manufacturing this product overseas (or are worried about it being knocked off), you should consider filing for a patent in that country. You can also file for a PCT Application (Patent Cooperation Treaty) to help protect you while you decide in which countries to file for the full patent.
Contact Information:
Website – www.lathropgage.com
Phone – 913-451-5100
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Our topic on this week's episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p...
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Our topic on this week's episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST
Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.
Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray
As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.
Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.
Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Our topic on this week's episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST
Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.
Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray
As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.
Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.
Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program
Hear from Emily Cantwell on why Lathrop GPM chose to sponsor this year's CRA Annual Conference. Don't miss your chance to network with all the Lathrop GPM team at the conference in St. Louis August 21-23, 2023.
Brian Mack initially had aspirations of becoming an astronaut and got his Aerospace Engineering degree in college. After college, he took a job at Pratt & Whitney where he got to work on the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. He went on to work for a company designing replacement parts for gas turbine engines for power plants. But, within a year, the company was sued by GE for patent infringement. This was Brian’s first experience with patent law and got to see the mix of engineering, science, and law together. From this, he decided to move and pursue his law degree. He has worked with software companies, energy companies engineering firms, and one of the Big Three auto manufactures on patent work.
Lathrop & Gage has a long history of providing counsel for all sorts of legal matters. This podcast covers the specifics of patent law and we will be featuring more podcasts that cover other areas pertaining to the aftermarket automotive industry.
There are two main types of patents: design patent and a utility patent. The design patent just covers the design of the product where the utility patent protects the structure and how it functions. Design patents are more common for things like tail lights, head lights, or something with a more unique shape to it. The utility patent covers the functionality of that headlight, such as turning on at a specific outside brightness. If you make a slight modification to the original design, you may be able to avoid infringing on the design patent.
For intellectual property, there are four main areas. First is the patent that pertains to a specific product. Second is copyrights, which covers an original publication, such as an owner’s manual, and website. Third is trademarks which covers business branding such as your logo and slogan used for marketing. And fourth is trade secrets such as a business secret (client list or supplier list).
By getting a patent, you have the ability to exclude others from making the patented product in the market. And it also gives you the right to sue them for infringement. The provisional patent application can be much cheaper and quicker to file because it is much less formal and is not examined by the Patent Office. The non-provisional patent application, which is examined, and may result in a patent can be more expensive and may take several years to get through the system.
If you are thinking of manufacturing this product overseas (or are worried about it being knocked off), you should consider filing for a patent in that country. You can also file for a PCT Application (Patent Cooperation Treaty) to help protect you while you decide in which countries to file for the full patent.
Contact Information:
Website – www.lathropgage.com
Phone – 913-451-5100
Lathrop GPM, A Coast to Coast Franchising Legal Team
Our topic on this week's episode is Lathrop GPM LLC on March 16th, 2023 at 5:00p EST / 4:00p CST / 3:00p MST /2:00p PST
Carlos L. White, Partner, Lathrop GPM LLC joins the Pillars of Franchising team today.
Ray Pillar continues his new segment, Pillar’s Pillar with Ray
As usual, tune in for our Million Dollar Mentors, Kristin Selmeczy CEO of Pillars and owner of Molly Maid and Jerry Akers of Great Clips.
Listen live to new episodes on Thursdays at 4p central. Call in on Thursdays at 323-580-5755.
Interested in buying a franchise? Join the Million Dollar Franchisee Mentor program
The firm opened in 1873 by Gardiner Lathrop and William Smith. In 1876 it began representing the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and it continues to handle it in its current BNSF Railway incarnation and has handled thousands of cases for the railroad over the years.
In 1996 the Lathrop firm (then known as Lathrop & Norquist) merged with the firm Gage & Tucker which had been formed in 1930 by future Kansas City mayor John B. Gage
Offices
The firm has its headquarters at 2345 Grand in Kansas City near Union Station. Other offices are in Boston, Boulder, Chicago, Denver, Jefferson City, Los Angeles, Overland Park, Springfield and St. Louis.
The champions, placewinners and top three teams from the 2023 MissouriClass 1 boys high school wrestling state tournament ... Photos ... 106 pounds ... GarrettBeane (Lathrop) 49-0, Fr ... over Gage DeShon (Lathrop) 31-14, Jr ... over Keaton Coots (Lathrop) 40-10, Jr.
Some of the same law firms also donated to Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly...C.J ... Lathrop and Gage, which donated $6,600 to Schmidt between 2009 and 2018, received contracts in 2014 and 2017 that paid between $225 and $455 per hour for legal services ... ... .