Cantor Colburn has been named a Tier 1 firm in Hartford for Patent Law, Trademark Law, Copyright Law, Litigation - Patent, and Litigation - Intellectual Property Practice in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.

Cantor Colburn is proud to announce that the following attorneys are recognized as 2025 Best Lawyers: Christopher C. Boehm, David Bomzer, Alison Caless, Michael A. Cantor, Michelle P. Ciotola, Philmore H. Colburn II, Steven M. Coyle, Nicholas A. Geiger, Charles F. O'Brien, Roberta L. Pelletier, Leah M. Reimer, Ph.D., David E. Rodrigues, Ph.D.,  Michael J. Rye, Bryan D. Zerhusen, Ph.D., Susan M. Zerull. Michael Cantor is a Best Lawyer Lawyer of the Year. 

Managing Intellectual Property has recognized seven Cantor Colburn attorneys in its 2024 IP Stars guide, which brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate intellectual property experts, allowing the wider community to benefit from their insight, experience and perspectives.

Cantor Colburn is proud to announce that the following attorneys are recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers: Michael Cantor, Michelle Ciotola, Phil Colburn, Steve Coyle, Todd Garabedian, Ph.D., David Rodrigues, Ph.D., Mike Rye, and Susan Zerull. Ali Caless is Best Lawyers: One to Watch.

Cantor Colburn Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn and Partners Todd Garabedian, Anne Maxwell, David Fox, Leah Reimer, and Karl Vick are 2023 Patent Stars, from Managing Intellectual Property.

Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, and Daniel Drexler will attend the AIPPI World Congress 2022 takes place September 10-13, 2022 in San Francisco.

"Hartford area law firms seek more investment in technology, less on office space," by Stephen MacLeod, published by the Hartford Business Journal, September 6, 2021, discusses law firms' plans for office space in the future. Michael Cantor is interviewed. 

"As industry consolidates, Hartford’s Cantor Colburn steadily becomes one of nation’s largest IP law firms," written by Joe Cooper, was published by the Hartford Business Journal on April 7, 2020.

Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn and partners Pamela Curbelo, David Fox, and Leah Reimer, Ph.D., were selected as IP Stars in the 2019 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property.

Cantor Colburn was ranked #3 for U.S. utility patents obtained in 2018. IP Law360 published the rankings of more than 700 U.S. law firms filing more than 50 utility patents in 2018, which found that Cantor Colburn obtained 3,576 patents. 

Cantor Colburn LLP has been recommended as a Leading Firm by the Legal 500 United States 2018 in Intellectual Property for Patents: prosecution (including re-examination and post-grant proceedings). This is the ninth consecutive year that Cantor Colburn has been recognized for this highly selective honor.

Six Cantor Colburn partners were selected as IP Stars in the 2018 World IP Survey by Managing Intellectual Property. Cantor Colburn was recognized as a “highly recommended” intellectual property (IP) law firm in the state of Connecticut, where the firm is headquartered.

Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Philmore Colburn were listed in Connecticut, as were Pamela Curbelo, David Fox, and Leah Reimer, Ph.D. All are Patent Stars and Mr. Colburn is additionally a Trademark Star.

For the last ten years, Cantor Colburn LLP has been the fastest growing patent law firm in the country, according to patent analytics and research firm Juristat in its blog post, “The Rainmaker Firms” (February 4, 2016). 

The Connecticut Law Tribune announced that Cantor Colburn’s Co-Managing Partners Michael A. Cantor and Philmore H. Colburn II are winners of its Professional Excellence Awards.

Cantor Colburn LLP is a returning silver sponsor for the 4th annual Sikorsky Home Run for Heroes fundraiser. The fundraiser is to benefit and honor Connecticut military veterans and their families.

Cantor Colburn was nationally ranked for patent litigation by Corporate Counsel magazine in its October 2013 issue. Cantor Colburn’s dedicated team of litigation attorneys have decades of experience in presenting technically complex matters for trial in front of judges and juries. A partner participates in every facet of the case, bringing results that count for the client. And at each phase of the litigation, Cantor Colburn seeks practical strategies to achieve a prompt, efficient resolution of the dispute.

Cantor Colburn LLP has been recognized by 10 different organizations and publications- which heralded 14 attorneys in particular- for excellence in their work in 2013. The Legal 500 has applauded the firm for its “solid reputation in the market of providing an excellent level of service, and having an excellent value for money.” From accolades for the firm as a whole to specific recognition of Cantor Colburn attorneys in diverse practice areas within the field of intellectual property, the firm has enjoyed an abundance of recognition in 2013.

The 200 employees of Cantor Colburn LLP’s Hartford office gathered on Friday, May 31, 2013, to witness the unveiling of the Cantor Colburn logo on a 12’ X 9’ sign on the side of its office building at 20 Church Street. 

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 2024 IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration which recognizes the Inventor of the Year,  Executive of the Year, and the IP Champion. The event takes place on December 12, 2024 in Washington. D.C. 

Jeffrey Waters will speak on the panel, "Aligning Your Portfolio & IP Strategy with The Business" at the IP Strategy Summit: New York City, presented by CenterForce, on November 20, 2024.  Partners Phil Colburn and Howard Levy will also attend.

The INTA 2024 Leadership Meeting will take place November 12-15, 2024 in New Orleans. This annual conference brings together INTA’s volunteer leaders and committee members to advance the Association’s support of trademarks and related intellectual property. Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Michelle Ciotola, Ali Caless, Ben Cantor, Sara Colburn, Soomin Kim, and Crysta Lemon are attending the conference and serve on INTA committees.

Phil Colburn and Chris Boehm will attend the Michigan Bar Intellectual Property Summer Law Institute on Mackinac Island in Michigan, July 18-20, 2024.

Partner Brad Lawrence will speak on the panel, "Navigating Intellectual Property Challenges in AI-Driven Innovations," at The AI Strategy Summit: IP, Data and Compliance – NYC on June 6, 2024.  

The International Trademark Association (INTA) 2024 Annual Meeting will take place in Atlanta from May 18-22, 2024. Thousands of intellectual property professionals from around the world will attend, including a large delegation from Cantor Colburn.   

The 102nd Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary will be held on March 22, 2024 in New York City. Cantor Colburn has sponsored the event for more than a decade.

The INTA 2023 Leadership Meeting will take place November 14-17, 2023 in Houston, Texas. Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Ali Caless and Ben Cantor are attending the conference and serve on INTA committees. Cantor Colburn's Trademark Practice is ranked #8 in the U.S.

The Intellectual Property Owners Association 2023 Annual Meeting takes place September 10-12, 2023 in Boston.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the Michigan Bar Intellectual Property Summer Law Institute on Mackinac Island in Michigan in July 2023.

Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Michelle Ciotola and Dan Drexler will be joining trademark,  brand professionals, and intellectual professionals from around the world at the annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) in Singapore in May 2023. 

The Patents & IP Summit in Arlington, Virginia on December 7-8, 2022, will delve into the recent legal decisions, emerging technologies, and entrepreneurial momentum that are changing the IP and Patent landscape for in-house corporate counsel. Cantor Colburn partners Phil Colburn, Brad Lawrence, and Howard Levy will attend.

Cantor Colburn is proud to be the Diamond Sponsor the 2022 IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration which recognizes the Inventor of the Year,  Executive of the Year, and the IP Champion.

The INTA 2022 Leadership Meeting will take place November 17, 2022 in Miami, Florida. This annual conference brings together INTA’s volunteer leaders and committee members to advance the Association’s support of trademarks and related intellectual property. Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, Michelle Ciotola, Ali Caless and Ben Cantor are attending the conference.

The 2022 Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Annual Meeting takes place September 18-20, 2022, in Los Angeles. 

The AIPPI World Congress 2022 takes place September 10-13, 2022 in San Francisco, California.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the Michigan Bar Intellectual Property Summer Law Institute on Mackinac Island in Michigan in July 2022.

INTA’s Annual Meeting Live+ is in-person and virtual.  Taking place over April 30–May 4, 2022 in Washington, D.C., the annual conference of the International Trademark Association brings together the most influential brand and intellectual property professionals from across the globe and across industries.

Georgia Intellectual Property Association (GIPA) presents the Corporate IP Roundtable on April 28, 2022. GIPA members benefit from discussing best practices on key topical issues with other corporate IP leaders from global corporations. Cantor Colburn's Phil Colburn and Jeffrey Waters will attend. 

The 100th Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary will be held on March 25, 2022 in New York City.

Michelle Ciotola, Phil Colburn will attend the INTA In-Person Mini-Conference in New York City on November 16, 2021.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring the 7th Annual John G.L. Cabot Award Dinner presented by and in support of The New England Legal Foundation, a non-profit public interest law firm focusing on policy and constitutional concerns related to free enterprise.  

IPO will hold a LIVE (September 19-21 in Austin, TX) + Virtual Annual Meeting + Virtual (September 28-30), 2021.

The New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 99th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary is virtual on April 22, 2021. 

Cantor Colburn is proud to continue its sponsorship of the IPO Education Foundation Awards Celebration, December 8-10, 2020.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 2019 IPO Education Foundation Awards Dinner which recognizes the 46th Inventor of the Year,  IP Video Contest Winners, and more. The event takes place on December 12, 2019 in Washington, D.C. 

Phil Colburn will speak on a panel entitled, "Patent Prosecution & Portfolio Management: U.S. & International" at the Center Force IP Strategy Summit: Global & Domestic in Silicon Valley on December 3, 2019. 

The INTA 2019 Leadership Meeting will take place November 19-22, 2019 in Austin, Texas. This annual conference brings together INTA’s volunteer leaders and committee members to advance the Association’s support of trademarks and related intellectual property. Michael Cantor, Phil Colburn, and Michelle Ciotola will be attending the conference.

The Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) 47th Annual Meeting takes place September 24-26, 2019, in Washington, D.C.

The AIPPI World Congress 2019 takes place September 15-18, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.

AIPPI, the International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property, was founded in 1897 and is dedicated to the development, improvement, and legal protection of intellectual property.

The 141st annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will take place in Boston, Massachusetts from May 18-22, 2018. Nearly 10,000 intellectual property professionals from around the world will attend, including a large delegation from Cantor Colburn. 

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Boston on April 11, 2019, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. Phil will be part of a panel discussion on patent prosecution and lead a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Highmark, Octane & ALICE for Patent Owners." Brad Lawrence, a partner at Cantor Colburn will also attend.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 97th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on March 22, 2019. The firm is a longtime sponsor of the Judges' Dinner.

Phil Colburn will attend the IP Owners Spring Summit in Austin, Texas on March 6-7, 2019.  

Partners Phil Colburn, Charlie O'Brien, Bud Bedingfield and Jenae Gureff will attend the American Intellectual Property Law Association MidWinter Meeting, January 30-February 2, 2019 in Tampa. 

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 2018 IPO Education Foundation Awards Dinner which recognizes the 45th Inventor of the Year,  IP Video Contest Winners, and more. The event takes place on December 11, 2018 at the National Building Museum in Washington. D.C. Cantor Colburn is sponsoring the Welcome Reception for all awards dinner guests for the third consecutive year. 

Co-Managing Partner Phil Colburn and Brad Lawrence will attend the IP Strategy Summit: New York on November 13, 2018. Phil will lead a panel discussion, "Prosecution and Portfolio Management; Inconsistency, Complexity & Budgets." 

The INTA 2018 Leadership Meeting will take place November 6-9, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. It brings together INTA volunteer leaders once a year to advance the Association’s objectives and goals.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Houston on October 2, 2018 at the Hotel Derek, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker.

Phil will be part of a panel discussion on “Portfolio Management and Patent Prosecution: Going Beyond Quality.” He will also lead a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Highmark, Octane & ALICE for Patent Owners." 

The Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) 46th Annual Meeting takes place September 23-25, 2018, in Chicago, Illinois.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the Michigan Association of Corporate Counsel Golf Outing on September 17, 2018 at Plum Hollow Country Club in Southfield, Michigan. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund supported by the Michigan ACC.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring the 15th Annual Patents for Financial Services Summit on July 25-26, 2018 in New York City. Partner Brad Lawrence will moderate a panel discussion on patent matters and AI - artificial intelligence. Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will also attend the summit.

Cantor Colburn attorneys and Western New England University (WNEU) Alumni Phil Colburn, Pamela Curbelo, Jim Merrick and Jim Wimpe will attend the 50th Annual WNEU Alumni Golf Tournament at the Country Club of Wilbraham in Wilbraham, Massachusetts. Cantor Colburn is a long-time supporter of the tournament, which benefits the WNEU Alumni Association Golf Tournament Endowed Scholarship.

The 140th annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) will take place in Seattle, Washington from May 19-23, 2018. Nearly 10,000 intellectual property professionals from around the world will attend, including a large delegation from Cantor Colburn.   

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Boston on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. Phil will be part of a panel discussion on "Prosecution and Portfolio Management: "Going Beyond Quality" and lead a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Highmark, Octane & ALICE for Patent Owners." Brad Lawrence, a partner at Cantor Colburn will also attend.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Atlanta on April 25, 2018 in Atlanta where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. 

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit Defense: Silicon Valley on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. Phil will be part of a panel discussion on "Prosecution and Portfolio Management: International Growth & Domestic Uncertainty" and lead a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Highmark, Octane & ALICE for Patent Owners."

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 96th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on March 23, 2018. The firm is a longtime sponsor of the Judges' Dinner.

Howard Levy will lead a roundtable discussion, "Explore the Efficiency and Effectiveness of Accelerated Patent Examination," at the 10th Annual Corporate IP Counsel Forum in New York City on March 14, 2018.

The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) is holding the IP Owners Spring Summit on March 7-9, 2018 in Washington, D.C. This is a conference focusing on corporate IP best practices.  

Phil Colburn will be a part of the panel presentation and discussion, "Portfolio Management & Patent Prosecution in the Era of IPRs, ALICE & OCTANE" at the IP Strategy Summit: Boston on November 15, 2017.  Phil also led a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences: What Patent Owners Need to Know about Nautilus, Octane, Highmark and Alice." 

The 2017 INTA (International Trademark Association) Leadership Meeting, November 7-10, 2017 in Washington, D.C., brings together INTA volunteer leaders once a year to advance the Association’s objectives and goals. It offers them an advanced-level educational program and the opportunity to conduct business and network with colleagues from around the world.

Co-Managing Partner Phil Colburn will attend the IP Strategy Summit: New York on November 1, 2017, where he will lead a discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Highmark, Octane & ALICE for Patent Owners." 

Phil Colburn will be a part of the panel presentation and discussion, "Prosecuting and Portfolio Management: Crafting and Managing Enforcable Patents" at the IP Enforcement: Silicon Valley on October 24, 2017.  Phil will also lead a roundtable discussion on "Unintended Consequences of Nautilus, Octane, Highmark and Alice for Patent Owners." 

AIPPI World Congress takes place October 13-17, 2017 in Sydney, Australia.

The Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) 45th Annual Meeting takes place in San Francisco, California, September 17-19, 2017.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the ICLE's 43rd Annual Intellectual Property Law Summer Institute for the sixth consecutive year.

Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning sponsor of SpringPosium, an annual Intellectual Property CLE conference co-sponsored by Georgia State University Foundation, Atlanta Bar CLE, and the Atlanta Bar's IP Section.

Cantor Colburn sponsored The IP Strategy Summit Defense: New York City on Thursday, April 27 at the W Hotel - Union Square where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II was a featured speaker. Conference topics addressed Defensive Strategy, 2017 Defensive Perspectives on Post Issuance Proceedings, NPE Defense, Strategic Defense Against Rivals & Operating Companies, Risk Management & Avoiding Litigation and Ethics in IP.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 95th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on March 31, 2017.

Phil Colburn, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn LLP, attended the IPO Committee Leadership Meeting in Washington, D.C. on March 15, 2017.  Phil is the Vice Chair of the IPO Open Source Committee.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to support the Auto Show Charity Preview on January 13, 2017, the proceeds of which directly benefit a wide range of children's charities.

The 2016 INTA Leadership Meeting, November 15-18 in Hollywood, Florida, brings together INTA volunteer leaders once a year to advance the Association’s objectives and goals. It offers them an advanced-level educational program and the opportunity to conduct business and network with colleagues from around the world.

INTA is a global association of trademark owners and professionals dedicated to supporting trademarks and related intellectual property in order to protect consumers and to promote fair and effective commerce. 

Cantor Colburn sponsored The IP Defense Summit: Boston on Thursday, November 3, in Boston, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II was a featured speaker. Conference topics addressed defense and litigation. Phil was a part of a panel discussion entitled “The 3 Ps of a Defense Strategy-Prosecution, Portfolio Management & People” and led a roundtable discussion entitled "Unintended Consequences: What Patent Owners Need to Know about Nautilus, Octane, Highmark and Alice." 

Cantor Colburn sponsored The IP Strategy Summit: New York on Thursday, October 27, 2016 in New York City where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II was a featured speaker. Phil led a panel discussion entitled "The Pillars of an Aligned IP Strategy: Prosecution, Portfolio Management, Competitive Intelligence & Business Goals." 

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Defense Summit: Seattle 2016 on Thursday, October 20, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. 

The AIPPI World Congress takes place in Milan, Italy on September 16-20, 2016.

Co-Managing Partners Michael Cantor and Phil Colburn will attend.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to sponsor the ICLE's 42nd Annual Intellectual Property Law Summer Institute for the fifth consecutive year.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring  The IP Strategy Summit: Houston on May 12, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. 

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Enforcement & Monetization Summit: Silicon Valley 2016 on April 21, 2016, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker.

Cantor Colburn is proud to be a returning sponsor of SpringPosium, an annual Intellectual Property CLE conference co-sponsored by Georgia State University College of Law and the Atlanta Bar's IP Section. Co-Managing Partner Phil Colburn will be on a panel discussing Subject Matter Eligibility.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 94th Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary on April 1, 2016. The firm is a longtime sponsor of the "Judges' Dinner" event.

Cantor Colburn is sponsoring The IP Strategy Summit: Atlanta on March 1 at the Twelve Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, where Co-Managing Partner Philmore Colburn II will be a featured speaker. 

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 2015 IPO Education Foundation Awards Dinner which will recognize Inventor of the Year, Distinguished IP Professional, IP Video Contest Winners, and a grant to a team of high school inventors.

The INTA Leadership Meeting brings together INTA volunteer leaders once a year to advance the Association’s objectives and goals. 

The Intellectual Property Owners Association (IPO) 43rd Annual Meeting offers a mix of educational programs led by distinguished presenters, committee meetings, exhibits, and networking functions.

The 137th annual meeting of the International Trademark Association (INTA) takes place in San Diego, California and will be attended by more than 9,500 trademark professionals including a large delegation from Cantor Colburn. 

Phil Colburn, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn, will host a roundtable discussion on the Alice ruling and its implications at the IP Strategy Summit in Atlanta on April 14, 2015.

Co-Managing Partner Phil Colburn will be a panelist discussing international IP protection at the 2015 Intellectual Property SpringPosium, which the firm is also sponsoring.

At the New York Intellectual Property Law Association's 93rd Annual Dinner in Honor of the Federal Judiciary, former United States Secretary of State Keynote Speaker Madeleine K. Albright will be the keynote speaker and Honorable James D. Smith, Chief Administrative Patent Judge, United States Patent and Trademark Office, will receive the Outstanding Public Service Award.  

Phil Colburn, Co-Managing Partner of Cantor Colburn, will be a part of the panel discussion "Patent Prosecution & Monetization - Ensuring Future Revenue Stream" at the IP Strategy Summit - Monetization:  Harvesting Your IP in Silicon Valley, California, in January 2015.

The North American International Auto Show 2015 takes place the week of January 12, 2015, showcasing the next generation of transportation.  Cantor Colburn is pleased to support the Auto Show Charity Preview on January 16, the proceeds of which directly benefit a wide range of children's charities.

Cantor Colburn is proud to sponsor the 2014 IPO Education Foundation Awards Dinner.

The IPO Annual Meeting takes place on September 7-9, 2014 in Vancouver, Canada.

Cantor Colburn is pleased to once again be a sponsor of the 39th Annual Intellectual Property Law Summer Institute, co-sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan.

Phil Colburn, speaker, "America Invents Act - Practical Implications of New First to File Provisions"