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Today, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) concerning potential actions it is considering to address problems associated with rural long-distance call completion.

Arent Fox LLP partner Marylee Jenkins, who heads the firm’s Intellectual Property group in New York, has been appointed to the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Patent Public Advisory Committee.

Arent Fox’s Intellectual Property practice has been recognized as a leading trademark group in Washington, DC by World Trademark Review.

Today the Staff of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a report titled Mobile Privacy Disclosures: Building Trust Through Transparency that makes recommendations for best practices in safeguarding user privacy on mobile devices.

A California federal jury determined two floral designs manufactured into garments imported by Ms. Bubbles Inc. and sold in Aeropostale stores, infringed copyrighted designs of a snowflake and a rose owned by Plaintiff LA Printex.

The US Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) affirmed a decision rejecting Lululemon Athletica Canada Inc.’s (Lululemon) trademark application for a large version of its logo as used on the front of hooded sweatshirts, jackets and coats.

California AG filed two lawsuits against Chinese and Indian apparel manufacturers, accusing them of unfair competitive advantage through pirated software use.

Political Law partner Craig Engle was quoted in a Roll Call article on President Obama’s decision to collect unlimited corporate cash for his inauguration, while disclosing less about donors than he did four years ago.

Arent Fox’s Linda Baumann, a partner in the firm’s Health Care group, was quoted in a Bloomberg BNA article previewing the top health care fraud issues for 2013.

Two recent defamation cases highlight the risks involved in suing former customers or clients for defamation based on the posting of negative online reviews on Internet review websites such as AngiesList.com and Yelp.com.

Fashion Counsel provides written articles and alerts applicable to the fashion industry, as well as a monthly video podcast series.

Rich Brand, leader of Arent Fox’s Sports practice, was part of a panel hosted by Forbes that focused on the impact technology is having on the sports industry. A portion of the program appeared on the Emmy award-winning “Forbes SportsMoney.”