“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
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 recent 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
Tamar Niv Bessinger & Emily Weiss Publish Article on New USPTO Anti-fraud Efforts
In their newly published 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 & 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
Julia Belagorudsky’s Non-Traditional Trademarks Article Included in Compilation
Following her talk in Switzerland earlier this year on the topic, our Julia Belagorudsky‘s article “Protection of Non-Traditional Trademarks Under U.S. Law” is included in the Law School of the University of Geneva’s recently published compilation entitled “3D Trademarks and other Non-Traditional Trademarks.” More
Charles Weigell Speaks at Inaugural Dinner for U.S.-China Foundation
At the inaugural dinner of the new U.S.-China Intellectual Property Exchange and Development Foundation, Charles Weigell said a few words in support of the non-profit foundation and its mission to help foster more cooperation between practitioners in China and the U.S., as well as a greater understanding of common intellectual property issues.More
Lydia Gobena Chairs Panel at MARQUES Luxury Brand Symposium
Lydia Gobena, Chair of MARQUES Famous & Well Known Marks team, chaired the Expanding Luxury Brands in Different Directions panel during the MARQUES Luxury Brands Symposium in Milan.More
Law360 Quotes James Weinberger
In his analysis of the recent Federal Circuit ruling that the appointment of PTAB judges is unconstitutional, Law360‘s Bill Donahue spoke with James Weinberger about possible implications in the TTAB.More