For the 13th time in 14 years, Fross Zelnick was named Trademark Firm of the Year by Who’s Who Legal. Lawyers recognized by the publication were Lawrence Apolzon, Robert Becker, Stephen Bigger, Cara Boyle,More
Fross Zelnick Hosts CLE on Ethics in Trademark Practice
Fross Zelnick’s David Donahue, Tamar Niv Bessinger, and Jessica Vosgerchian presented a practical discussion on the application of ethics rules throughout the life cycle of a trademark, including searching, registration, protection, and enforcement.More
David Donahue and Sean Harb Co-author Supreme Court Amicus Curiae Brief
David Donahue and Sean F. Harb were among the authors of the U.S. Supreme Court brief submitted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) as amicus curiae in Romag Fasteners Inc. v. Fossil Inc. INTA’s brief argues that while willfulness is an important equitable factor in determining whether to require a trademark infringer to disgorge profits,More
Allison Strickland Ricketts Provides Comments at USPTO
On behalf of Fross Zelnick, Allison Strickland Ricketts provided comments on the proposed trademark fee schedule during the public hearing of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee at the USPTO. More
Richard Lehv Quoted on “Lookalike” Models
Bloomberg Law’s Kyle Jahner quoted Richard Lehv extensively in his article about a recent case filed by Ariana Grande against fashion retailer Forever 21.More
Jason Jones Shares Strategies During Webinar
Jason Jones provided strategy tips on defeating fraud in trademark applications and registrations at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial & Appeal Board during a Strafford CLE webinar with interactive Q&A.More
Fross Zelnick Lawyers Named in 2020 Edition of Best Lawyers
Several Fross Zelnick lawyers were named in the categories of Trademark Law, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and Copyright Law in the 2020 edition of Best Lawyers.
Richard Lehv was named in all three categories while Craig Mende was listed in both Trademark Law and Litigation –More
New USPTO Requirements for All Applicants/Registrants
1. All Applicants/Registrants — Domicile Information (required now).
The USPTO now requires all applicants and registrants to provide their physical street address in order to establish their “domicile.” The USPTO requires domicile information even if the trademark owner is represented by counsel. Domicile is defined as the permanent legal place of residence of a natural person or the principal place of business of a juristic entity.More
Tamar Niv Bessinger and Emily Weiss Speak at NYIPLA Event
Tamar Niv Bessinger and Emily Weiss presented Recent Developments – Ethics in Trademark Practice at the Hot Topics in IP Law Program of the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA).
Tamar Niv Bessinger and Jessica Vosgerchian Published in Today’s General Counsel
Tamar Niv Bessinger and Jessica Vosgerchian‘s article entitled “Responding to Surge in Fraudulent USPTO Specimens” was published in Today’s General Counsel. The article explores strategies for addressing fraudulent trademark applications that threaten to interfere with brand owner’s business.