Stacy J Grossman Stacy was quoted in Rolling Stone in an article called “The Future of Classic Rock Tours: One or Two Surviving Members… Or None?” discussing how bands can protect their legacies with trademarks (Dec. 4, 2022). Stacy was included in New York magazine’s list of 2022 Women Leaders in Law (October 24, 2022). Favorable UDRP decision … Read more
A few years ago, we wrote an article summarizing the timing and costs associated with the clearance and application to register a trademark in the United States. Fee increases and delays at the Trademark Office (caused in part by Covid and in part by a rise in the number of new trademark applications – largely … Read more
The Trademark Modernization of 2020 (“TMA”) became law on December 27, 2020. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) recently announced that many of the regulations implementing the TMA will go into effect on December 18, 2021. These regulations will have an immediate impact on trademark clearance, prosecution and enforcement strategies, and are relevant … Read more
We’re excited and delighted to announce that Samantha Butler has joined the firm as an Associate. Samantha’s practice focuses on trademark clearance, prosecution and contentious matters. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from New York University, and received her law degree from Brooklyn Law School. Before joining the firm, she worked at Donovan & Yee, where … Read more
In Australia, the word ugg is generic – it describes a type of sheepskin boots lined with fleece that have been made since the 1930s. Anyone can sell ugg boots in Australia, and many do. The same isn’t true in the United States – or in many countries around the world. UGG was first registered as … Read more
Stacy was quoted in an article in Business Insider about Taylor Swift fans who are capitalizing on her fame, and the risk of intellectual property infringement (December 10, 2021). Our firm is proud to introduce Samantha Butler, who joined us as an associate in September. You can read about Sam and her background here. Stacy … Read more
Effective January 2, 2021, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will increase its fees for trademark applications, post-registration maintenance filings, and certain filings with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). A complete list of the fee increases is set forth in the Final Rule, available here. Fee changes for the some of … Read more
Stacy was featured in an article in the New York Post, commenting on the first Presidential debate of 2020 in support of Joe Biden (September 30, 2020). Stacy was quoted in a World Trademark Review article about the role trademark counsel can play in maintaining a brand integrity, in light of accusations against major US … Read more
In my work as a lawyer, I have the great privilege of working with inspirational individuals and businesses. As we’re navigating work and life during this uncertain time, I thought it would be nice to profile some of my clients (with their permission, of course). I hope to promote their work and introduce you to … Read more
In my work as a lawyer, I have the great privilege of working with inspirational individuals and businesses. As we’re navigating work and life during this uncertain time, I thought it would be nice to profile some of my clients (with their permission, of course). I hope to promote their work and introduce you to … Read more
