Root AI, an agricultural-robotics and artificial intelligence company, was acquired by AppHarvest, a Kentucky-based AgTech and vertical farming company which operates one of the largest indoor farms in the country and has relationships with retailers including Walmart and Kroger.

Evoqua, a leading provider of water and wastewater treatment solutions, was recognized on the 2021 Clean200™ list as one of the top companies leading the way to a clean energy future.

Markforged, a leader in additive manufacturing, announced a definitive agreement to merge with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) ‘one’ and go public on the New York Stock Exchange under the MKFG ticker symbol.

Mobile Pixels, a consumer technology company, recently launched its third crowdfunding campaign and their products are now available at Staples.

Skyworks, an innovator of high-performance analog semiconductors connecting people, places and things, announced that it will acquire Silicon Labs’ infrastructure and automotive business.

Nested Bean, an infant sleepwear company, succeeded in having an IPR instituted on an infant apparel patent belonging to Love To Dream Online and Exports.

In a 6-2 decision, the Supreme Court held in Google's favor in the most anticipated copyright decision in recent memory; however, the Court sidestepped the question of copyrightability almost completely.

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Partner Peter Lando was quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article, "Law firms working to move beyond COVID crisis."

Partners Ann Lamport Hammitte and Nate Harris were recognized by World Trademark Review as the world's top individual trademark practitioners. The firm was also recognized, for the fifth consecutive year, as a leading trademark firm in Massachusetts.

On April 5, Partner Dave Roccio discussed the US Patent process with Invent New England.

On April 9, L&A co-sponsored Suffolk Law's Third Annual IP & Innovation Conference. Partner Tom Sullivan made welcome remarks with Suffolk Law's Dean Perlman to a virtual crowd of more than 75 attendees; Partner Nicole Palmer moderated the panel "Innovations in AI" with Anshul Pandey of Accern, Ted Plummer of Markforged, and Matt Joyal of Pillar Technologies; and Partner Dave Roccio moderated the panel "Flexibility in IP Law" with Suffolk Law's Lolita Darden, Catherine Bonner of Murgitroyd UK, and Dave Schuler of Bose Corporation.

On May 17, Partner Peter Lando appeared on WGBH's morning show, Greater Boston, to discuss the effects of waiving international patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines.

On May 26, Partner Keith Noe participated as a judge for the BARDA Mask Innovation Challenge.

On June 9, Partner Dave Roccio and Associate Angelyn Larkin will host a workshop at the 2021 SelectUSA Summit: How to Build an Intellectual Property Strategy for Entering the U.S. Market.

L&A is proud to announce our new membership with the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG)! BLG's mission is to support the efforts of its member organizations to identify, recruit, advance, and retain attorneys of color.