Effective February 15, 2020, the USPTO will require all applicants and registrants to (1) provide a valid email address for correspondence and (2) to keep that email address current. The email address should be one that is “accessible to and regularly reviewed” by the trademark applicant or registrant. Please see attached CLIENT ALERT for additional information,More
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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
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
Articles And Published Works
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
TTAB: Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents Not Applicable to Personal Names
Ricardo Media Inc. v. Inventive Software LLC, 2019 USPQ2d 311355 (T.T.A.B. 2019)
In a recent precedential opinion, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) declined to apply the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents to recognizable personal names, holding that consumers generally would be unlikely to stop and translate such personal name marks.More
WIPO: 2020 Version of 11th Edition of Nice Classification
By Karen Lim
The 2020 version of the eleventh edition of the International Classification of Goods and Services (“Nice Classification”) will enter into force on January 1, 2020. The International Bureau of WIPO will apply the 2020 version to: (i) any application for international registration that is received by the Office of origin on or after January 1,More
Turkmenistan: New Trademark Law
A new Law on Trademarks came into force on June 19, 2019 in Turkmenistan. The most salient features of the new law are noted below:
- Definition of Trademark: The definition of “trademark” has been expanded to include “verbal, graphic or 3D” designations of any color or color combination,
Myanmar: Soft Launch of New Electronic Filing System
By Sahil Yadav
Myanmar’s new trademark law is now ripe for implementation. The Myanmar Department of Intellectual Property (MDIP)’s new electronic filing system is expected to see a “soft” launch on December 20, 2019 (although this date may be delayed) during which only trade mark owners holding declarations of ownership for trademarks under the old law may apply to register these trademarks under the new law.More
Events
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
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
Nadine Jacobson Leads Workshop on Madrid Protocol for WIPO in Boston
Nadine Jacobson led a workshop on behalf of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) on the Madrid International Trademark System for the Boston Patent Law Association. More
Fross Zelnick Hosts CLE on Ethics in Trademark Practice
Fross Zelnick’s David Donahue, Tamar Niv Bessinger, and Jessica Vosgerchian presented a practical discussion on the application of ethics rules throughout the life cycle of a trademark, including searching, registration, protection, and enforcement.More