U.S. Trademark Filing Bases – Here’s What You Need To Know
Every trademark application has to include one or more filing bases. A “filing basis” is the basis in the Trademark Act upon which an application is filed. Each filing basis…
Help Is On The Way for Copyright Owners – Copyright Claims Board Set to Launch Spring 2022
Protecting creative works from copyright infringers can be an expensive, time consuming and expensive endeavor. Right now, copyright infringement lawsuits must be filed in federal court. Discovery can take years, involve…
Client Alert – The Trademark Modernization Act Will Be Implemented in December. Here’s What You Need To Know.
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…
Introducing Our New Associate, Samantha Butler!
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…
UGH – The UGG Trademark Saga: A Clash Caused By Globalization and A Cautionary Tale for Growing Businesses
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…
USPTO Announces Substantial Increases to Many Filing Fees, Effective January 2, 2021
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…
Client Spotlight: Molly Tschang
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…
Client Spotlight: Radio Ambulante
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…
Client Spotlight: Keep America Beautiful
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…
Client Spotlight: Comments by Celebs
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…
