Law360 quoted Fross Zelnick Senior Litigation Counsel Richard Z. Lehv recently on his thoughts about two significant developments in trademark law. In one, Richard discusses the recent TTAB decision on the “Rapunzel” trademark challenge, emphasizing the requirement for commercial injury in trademark oppositions.More
Fross Zelnick Partner Karen Lim Speaks to Law360
David A. Donahue Speaks to Managing IP and Law360 Regarding SCOTUS’s Review of Dog Toy Dispute
David A. Donahue spoke to both Managing IP and Law360 regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to review a Ninth Circuit decision in favor of a company that sells a dog toy that resembles a Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle. Jack Daniel’s Properties,More
Nadine H. Jacobson Speaks to Bloomberg Law on the Scope of the Lanham Act’s Global Reach
Partner Nadine H. Jacobson is quoted in Bloomberg Law regarding SCOTUS’s decision to review a recent ruling in the Tenth Circuit in which the award was almost entirely derived from foreign trademark infringement profits. The high court is expected to overturn the decision and to clarify that the Lanham Act’s reach is designed to be domestic.More
Allison Strickland Ricketts Quoted in Law360
Allison Strickland Ricketts was quoted in Law360 on the USPTO’s recent decision to shorten the period of time to respond to office actions relating to trademark applications from six months to three months, effective December 3, 2022.
The former six-month deadline was established when the Lanham Act took effect in the 1940s.More
James D. Weinberger Quoted in Managing IP Regarding SCOTUS’s Involvement in Resolving Circuit Court Splits
Fross Zelnick partner James D. Weinberger speaks to Managing IP in their recent article on whether a July ruling in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit will affect where plaintiffs file copyright suits in the future. The ruling in Starz Entertainment v MGM Domestic Television determined that plaintiffs could recover damages for all infringements,More
Fross Zelnick Attorneys Successfully Opposed Trademark Application on Behalf of Client LEGO
On behalf of client LEGO Juris A/S — owner of the world-famous LEGO trademark — the firm successfully opposed in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office an application to register the mark ECO-BRICKS in connection with “toy building blocks” on grounds of descriptiveness.More
Allison Strickland Ricketts Quoted in Law360 Regarding the TTAB’s Decision on Insignia Denial
Fross Zelnick partner Allison Strickland Ricketts spoke to Law360 about a refusal by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board with respect to the registration of an “unofficial” seal to market park services by the local government of Orange County, California.
Under Section 2(b) of the Lanham Act,More
Fross Zelnick Attorneys Successful in Opposition Proceeding Filed On Behalf of Client MAC Cosmetics
On behalf of client Estée Lauder Cosmetics, Ltd.—owner of the MAC trademark for cosmetics and skin care products—the firm successfully opposed in the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office an application to register the mark MCCOSMETICS NY that covered cosmetics.More
Jason D. Jones and Karen Lim Contribute to the 2022 International Comparative Legal Guide – Trademarks
Jason D. Jones and Karen Lim contributed the United States chapter to the 11th edition of the International Comparative Legal Guide for Trademarks. The 2022 guide provides practical cross-border insights into trademark law.More