In its recent article regarding whether the U.S. Supreme Court will grant cert. in the Stairway to Heaven copyright case, Managing IP quotes James Silberstein, who noted that the Court might deny cert. because, among other things, the Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit’s decision (i) does not appear to depart from the Supreme Court’s standards for originality set forth in Feist;More
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Best Lawyers Recognizes 11 Fross Zelnick Lawyers
Fross Zelnick’s David Donahue, Richard Lehv, John Margiotta, Craig Mende, Allison Strickland Ricketts, James Weinberger, and Roger Zissu were recognized by Best Lawyers in its 2020 edition.More
Fross Zelnick Named Best Copyright & Design Patent Law Firm – USA
In announcing the results of its sixth annual Legal Awards, Acquisition International has named Fross Zelnick Best Copyright & Design Patent Law Firm – USA. The award was based on an independent panel of judges who evaluated documentation from several sources and required that awardees “demonstrate expertise within their given field,More
Fross Zelnick Retains MIP’s Top Copyright Ranking
In its most recent U.S. national rankings, Managing IP again placed Fross Zelnick in the top tier in its category of Copyright & Related Rights. Earlier this year, MIP again ranked the firm at the top tier of its U.S.More
James Weinberger Quoted by Law360 on Copyright Protection for Characters
In its article about eight rulings relating to copyrighted characters, Law360 reached out to James Weinberger for his insights.More
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Singapore: COURT OF APPEAL ISSUES LANDMARK LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION DECICION
Staywell Hospitality Group Pty Ltd v. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. ([2013] SGCA 65)
On November 29, 2013, the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore, the nation’s highest court, issued a highly anticipated likelihood of confusion ruling.More
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board: Title of Single Book Capable of Trademark Significance
Shannon DeVivo v. Celeste Ortiz, ___ U.S.P.Q. 2d. ____(T.T.A.B., March 11, 2020)
The title of a single book cannot be registered as a trademark in the United States, but a March 11, 2020,More
Trinidad and Tobago: New Trademark Laws
A modern trademark regime has come into force in Trinidad and Tobago with the implementation of The Trade Marks Act of 2015. The new Act repeals the prior Trade Mark Act, which had been in effect for over six decades since 1955.More
Romania: New Trademark Law Introduces Sweeping Amendments to Important Provisions
By Sahil Yadav
Romania substantially amended its trademark legislation via Law 112/2020 which entered into force on July 13, 2020. Amendments to the Implementing Regulations are expected in September 2020. The new law was enacted to implement the EU trademarks Directive 2015/2436 and make it a part of Romanian law by amending and supplementing the older Law 84/1998.More
Mexico: New Law on the Protection of Industrial Property
On July 1, 2020, the new Federal Law on the Protection of Industrial Property (“FLPIP”) was published in the Mexican Official Gazette. The FLPIP contains important changes to laws governing intellectual property in Mexico, which were made to comply with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) (in Mexico officially known as T-MEC,More
Events
Karen Lim Speaks at Strafford Trademark Webinar
Lydia Gobena Participates in MARQUES Round Table
Lydia Gobena, chair of the MARQUES Famous and Well Known Marks Team, joined others for the MARQUES Virtual Round Table: Brands in a Time of Crisis. The discussion featured a range of perspectives on topics, including how brand owners have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter protests.More
Fross Zelnick CLE Webinar Provides Creative & Cost-Saving Strategies for COVID-19 Challenges
Nadine Jacobson, Allison Strickland Ricketts and James Weinberger presented an online CLE entitled COVID Challenges: Tailoring Trademark Strategies and Spend. The program focused on creative strategies aimed at preserving both brand and budget in these uncertain times.More
Craig Mende Moderates Copyright Society Webinar
Craig Mende moderated the Copyright Society of the USA’s New York Chapter webinar titled “20 Years After: How Napster Changed the World of Secondary Liability.” Robin Warren and Jessica Vosgerchian were on the planning committee for the webinar, which addressed the seminal 9th Circuit A&M Records v.More
David Donahue Participates in PLI Panel
David Donahue participated in PLI’s “Advanced Trademark Law 2020: Current Issues” program, which was presented via live webcast. David’s panel, entitled “Willfulness and Trademark Damages – Romag Fasteners,” discussed the U.S. Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on the question whether a trademark infringer’s profits may be awarded to a plaintiff without a showing that the infringement was willful.More