Ronald J. Lehrman
1932 – 2022
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our founding partner, Ron Lehrman, who died on February 9, 2022 after a brief illness unrelated to the pandemic. More
Tamar Niv Bessinger elected to Executive Committee
Fross Zelnick is very pleased to announce that our partner Tamar Niv Bessinger has been elected to the firm’s three-person Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2022. She succeeds longstanding Executive Committee member Lawrence E. Apolzon.More
MIP quotes David Donahue on Second Circuit’s decision in 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission
In Managing IP’s article on the Second Circuit’s recent decision in 1-800 Contacts, Inc. v. Federal Trade Commission, David Donahue comments that the recent reversal of the FTC’s prior decision against 1-800 Contacts is good news for brand owners,More
Robin Warren Appointed Co-Chair of the New York Chapter of The Copyright Society of the USA
Robin Warren has been appointed Co-Chair of the New York Chapter of The Copyright Society of the USA, effective this Spring, for the 2021-2023 term. Robin was a student volunteer with the Society’s New York Chapter Event Planning Committee in 2015 and continued as a volunteer upon entering the profession.More
Leo Kittay Quoted by Managing Intellectual Property
In its article about how firms can keep costs predictable and certain for clients, Managing Intellectual Property reached out to partner Leo Kittay for Fross Zelnick’s insights and practices. Read more here.More
David Donahue Quoted in Managing Intellectual Property
Managing Intellectual Property recently asked partner David Donahue for his thoughts on enforcement of trademark rights against infringements in the emerging cannabis industry. For more, read here.More
Karen Lim Co-authored Article for Japan Intellectual Property Association Journal
MIP Quotes Allison Strickland Ricketts on New USPTO Fee Hikes
In its article about higher USPTO fees that will go into effect January 2, 2021, Managing IP quotes Allison Strickland Ricketts, saying that, although she understands the reasoning behind it, the increase to file oppositions and cancellations is steep. She also said that it’s good news that that the USPTO did not impose the proposed $400 fee to file a request for reconsideration.More
Managing IP Quotes David Donahue on U.S. Supreme Court Parody Petition
Managing IP quoted David Donahue in its article entitled “Trademark parody petition at SCOTUS is ‘no joke’” about the petition for a writ of certiorari filed by Jack Daniel’s Properties, Inc. before the U.S. Supreme Court in VIP Products LLC v.More
Law360 Quotes Richard Lehv on COVID-19 Scams
For its story on COVID-19 scams, Law360 quotes Richard Lehv, saying “Swindlers are imaginative and the pandemic seems to fuel their imagination.“ Fortunately, he says “brand owners have tools to combat swindlers.”More