Barbara Solomon, Richard Lehv and Allison Strickland Ricketts were recognized in World IP Review‘s USA Trademarks Rankings. They were noted for their “exceptional expertise, unwavering dedication, and significant contributions to the trademarks field”.More
2025 USPTO fee increase
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is raising fees for many routine trademark filings as of January 18, 2025, and is simultaneously adopting a new filing platform and fee structure for new applications seeking registration under Sections 1 and 44 of the Lanham Act.More
Fross Zelnick Tops Best Law Firms® 2025 Lists for Trademark and Copyright Law
Fross Zelnick is proud to announce that the firm is once again on top of Best Law Firms® national and regional lists for trademark and copyright law in 2025.
National Tier 1:
- Copyright Law
- Trademark Law
Metropolitan Tier 1 (New York City):More
Best Lawyers Name Craig S. Mende the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Copyright Law in New York; 15 Partners and Senior Counsel recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers® individual award categories; 11 Associates included in the fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.
Attorney Craig S. Mende is recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Copyright Law in New York. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant.More
Who’s Who Legal Awards Fross Zelnick the 2024 North America IP – Trademarks Award
We are pleased to announce that Who’s Who Legal awarded Fross Zelnick the North America 2024 IP – Trademarks Award. Partner Leo Kittay and Counsel Maritza Schaeffer attended the 2024 North America Lexology Awards last Thursday night to accept the award on the firm’s behalf.More
Tamar Niv Bessinger, Alejandra Camacho Luna, and Alexandra Lenczewski Co-Author Practice Note on IP Issues in the Fashion Industry for Lexis’ Practical Guidance: Fashion Law
Fross Zelnick is excited to announce that Tamar Niv Bessinger, Alejandra Camacho Luna, and Alexandra Lenczewski have been featured on Lexis’ Practical Guidance: Fashion Law. The practice note provides valuable guidance on intellectual property issues in the fashion industry, including trademarks, trade dress, copyright, and design patents.More
David Donahue and Parker Eudy among the co-authors of an amicus brief for the International Trademark Association (INTA)
Happy to report that our litigation partner David Donahue and our associate Parker Eudy were among the co-authors of an amicus brief for the International Trademark Association (INTA) arguing that the USPTO’s rejection of the mark TRUMP TOO SMALL under Section 2(c) of the Lanham Act should be upheld,More
Fross Zelnick Secures Two Band 1 Rankings in Chambers and Partners 2024 USA Guide for Intellectual Property
Chambers and Partners has once again awarded Fross Zelnick top recognition in its 2024 USA Guide. We earned Band 1 for our practice in Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets in New York, and Band 1 for our Nationwide practice in the same category.More
Fross Zelnick receives top rankings in Trademarks from Managing IP’s IP STARS in 2024
Fross Zelnick continues to lead the industry, earning top positions for trademark excellence both in New York and nationally in the 2024 edition of IP Stars.
United States – National
Trademark Disputes – Tier 1
Trademark Prosecution – Tier 1
New York
Trademark Disputes – Highly Recommended
Trademark Prosecution – Highly Recommended
We thank Managing IP for this recognition.More
Karen Lim and Richard Z. Lehv Author the USA Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide’s “Trademark Laws and Regulations 2024”
International Comparative Legal Guides tapped Fross Zelnick’s Karen Lim and Richard Z. Lehv to contribute the United States chapter of their 13th edition of “Trademark Laws and Regulations 2024” guide. In this chapter, Karen and Richard cover fundamental issues in USA trademark laws and regulations,More