The USPTO has reversed itself on defining what will be considered an acceptable email address for the trademark owner. In revised guidance issued on February 14, 2020 – one day before the February 15 implementation date of the new rule – it announced that trademark applicants and registrants may provide an “email address of their choice,” so long as it is not identical to the email address provided for the attorney who is listed in the application or registration.More
World Trademark Review’s 2020 WTR 1000 Praises Firm and Lawyers
“Fross Zelnick is, to many observers, the leading trademark firm anywhere in the world,” according to the 2020 edition of World Trademark Review‘s WTR 1000. In addition to chart-topping rankings in both the Enforcement & Litigation as well as the Prosecution & Strategy categories, the following lawyers were recognized for their work: Lawrence Apolzon,More
Chambers Global Ranks Fross Zelnick Band 1
Chambers Global 2020 ranks Fross Zelnick in USA Band 1 for Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets.More
WIPR Leaders Includes Four Fross Zelnick Lawyers
David Donahue, James Weinberger, Richard Lehv and Roger Zissu were listed in World IP Review‘s WIPR Leaders. They were noted for their trademark and copyright-related work in areas including music, entertainment, pharmaceuticals, publishing, cosmetics, media and sports.More
Law360 Highlights Efforts of Barbara Solomon and Sean Harb
Law360 wrote about efforts of Barbara Solomon and Sean Harb to identify some of the entities who have adopted and are using packaging similar to our client Mondelez’s Sour Patch candy packaging in order to sell unregulated THC-infused products. By utilizing various forms of early third-party discovery,More
David Donahue on Panel Discussing Romag Fasteners v. Fossil, Inc.
David Donahue was a panelist on American University Washington College of Law’s Supreme Court IP Series: Romag Fasteners v. Fossil, Inc., on January 14th. The panelists discussed the Supreme Court’s oral argument in the case, which took place earlier that day. The case involves the question whether under Section 35 of the U.S.More
Tamar Niv Bessinger & Emily Weiss Publish Article on New USPTO Anti-fraud Efforts
In their IP Litigator article, Tamar Niv Bessinger and former associate Emily Weiss (now Senior Counsel, IP at Warner Bros. Entertainment) examine policies recently implemented by the USPTO to stem the tide of fraudulent applications and prevent renewal of registrations for unused marks. Tamar and Emily also provide strategies to help brand owners navigate the rules and protect their valuable IP rights.More
Allison Strickland Ricketts Participates in CLE
In a Strafford CLE webinar focused on responding to USPTO Office Actions, Allison Strickland Ricketts shared strategies for overcoming PTO objections that arise during the trademark application process.More
Allison Strickland Ricketts & Richard Lehv Featured in WTR’s “Top Takeaways from 2019”
When World Trademark Review asked for the “top takeaways from 2019” and predictions for 2020, Allison Strickland Ricketts cited the USPTO’s new requirement that all USPTO filings must be submitted by a U.S.-licensed attorney and the subsequent slowdown in the flow of applications from China. Richard Lehv spoke of the U.S.More
Fross Zelnick Lawyers Help Plan Event for The Copyright Society of the USA
Robin Warren introduced the speakers at this year’s holiday luncheon for the New York chapter of The Copyright Society of the USA. Robin and Craig Mende were among those who planned the event, which addressed the topic of “Copyright Through the Lens of Artificial Intelligence.” Past President Roger Zissu,More