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Eight Fross Zelnick Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers in America
Congratulations to the eight Fross Zelnick attorneys named in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, including David Donahue (Copyright, Litigation – Intellectual Property), Richard Lehv (Copyright, Litigation, and Trademark), John Margiotta (Copyright and Trademark),More
Law360 Diversity Rankings
Listed among the Top 10 law firms with 100 or fewer attorneys, Fross Zelnick is honored to be recognized and proud of our continued commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion across the firm. Indeed, we look to our firm-wide Diversity Committee to lead the way.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
14 Fross Zelnick Attorneys Recognized by Managing Intellectual Property’s IP Stars
Named to the Managing Intellectual Property IP Stars 2021/2022 edition are Fross Zelnick attorneys Amanda Agati, Larry Apolzon, Cara Boyle, Carlos Cucurella, David Donahue, Nadine Jacobson,More
Articles And Published Works
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South Korea: New Guidelines for Software-Related Goods and Services
South Korea has amended its trademark examination guidelines to provide that the similarity between software-related goods and services must be determined on a case-by-case basis, considering factors such as the type and usage of the software.More
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: Redbubble Could be Liable for Direct Infringement Arising From “Print-On-Demand” Service
Ohio State Univ. v. Redbubble, Inc., 6th Cir., No. 19-03388, 2021 U.S. App. LEXIS 5610 (Feb. 25, 2021)
Online shopping has transformed the U.S. marketplace and there are a variety of digital marketplaces that allow consumers to make purchases online.More
Canada: Expedited Examination Expanded
On December 14, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) issued a Practice Notice allowing trademark applicants to seek expedited examination for COVID-19-related goods and services, namely, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, medical protective equipment, or medical services and research services related to the prevention,More
China: Misuse of Trademark Administrative Procedure Can Contribute to Unfair Competition, Warranting Damages
Brita GmbH v. Shanghai Kangdian Industrial Co., Ltd.,(2017) Hu 0012 Minchu No. 26614 (Shanghai Min Hang District Court)
The Shanghai Min Hang District Court recently found that a Chinese company’s actions,More
South Korea: Supreme Court Decision Facilitates Pursuing Trademark Infringements
Case No. 2018Da253444, S. Korea Supreme Court (en banc), March 18, 2021.
The Korean Supreme Court issued a landmark decision holding that the use of a junior mark identical or similar to a senior registered trademark constitutes infringement if the junior use is without the senior holder’s consent,More
Events
What an IP Lawyer Needs to Know about the Colorful World of NFTs
On June 23, 2021 in FZ’s first Happy Hour CLE, Richard Lehv, Robin Warren, and Michael Antonucci discussed the IP issues that are implicated by this new technology. More
Nadine Jacobson Featured Speaker on Strafford Panel
Nadine H. Jacobson was a featured speaker at Strafford’s live video webinar, “Protecting Trademarks Abroad: Madrid System vs. National Filing Directly in Foreign Jurisdiction” on Tuesday, July 20, 2021.More
Laura Popp-Rosenberg & Todd Martin Discuss Online Threats in CLE
As part of Fross Zelnick’s quarterly CLE series, Laura Popp-Rosenberg and Todd Martin conducted a CLE entitled Online Threats: Strategies to Identify, Report, and Prevent Infringing Content and Phishing, in which they discussed how bad actors frequently appropriate intellectual property,More
Allison Strickland Ricketts Discusses Registration Refusals in Live Webinar
Allison Strickland Ricketts participated in a live Strafford webinar “Refusal of Trademark Registration.” The webinar focused on refusals NOT based on likelihood of confusion or descriptiveness, but will include matters involving suspensions, specimens, domicile addresses, post-registration audits, and disclaimers. More
James Weinberger Moderates INTA Panel
At the INTA Annual Meeting & Leadership Meeting, James Weinberger moderated the panel entitled Brand Authenticity: Reacting to Social Movements Quickly and Appropriately. The panel discussed issues related to the intersection of trademark practice and social movements and the unique challenge lawyers face in advising their clients.More