Insights on Trademark

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Joseph M. “Joe” Maraia has been named to the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026 in the United States. IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders showcases many of the world’s foremost IP professionals across major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.

ArentFox Schiff partner discusses what makes a strong leader, how to cultivate long-lasting client relationships, the realities of a global practice, and more.

On June 12, 2023, Deckers Outdoor Corporation, owner of the UGG brand, sued Quince, an affordable fashion e-commerce company, alleging that Quince’s shearling lined boots infringed Deckers’ unregistered trade dress and one design patent (US Patent D927,161) (the “’161 Patent”) covering one of its most popular boots, the Classic Ultra Mini Boot.

ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

AI, Metaverse & Blockchain Co-Leader Danielle Bulger will be a featured speaker at the 2025 BESLA Conference, joining industry leaders for a dynamic discussion entitled, Code, Content, and Consequences: The New Challenges AI Presents in Entertainment & Advertising. This timely panel will delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the creative and advertising sectors, examining both the opportunities and risks that AI brings to the forefront.

Partner Marylee Jenkins will speak at the 2025 WTR Live: Brand Strategy Summit USA in New York on October 22, 2025.

Trademark and Copyright Partner Danielle Bulger will moderate a panel on how companies are leveraging new consumer trends and technology at Brand Forward: Law, Retail & The Future, a conference hosted by The Fashion Law on October 9, 2025.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner and Executive Committee member Cristina Carvalho has been named to Washingtonian’s 2025 list of the “Most Powerful Women in Washington.”

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 132 attorneys have been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2026, with two attorneys highlighted as “Lawyers of the Year” and 66 attorneys listed as “Ones to Watch.”

The release of Skillhouse, a horror film streaming on the platform GenTV, shares headlines with a high-profile lawsuit brought by rapper 50 Cent based on alleged violations of his intellectual property (IP) rights.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the head of the Los Angeles Intellectual Property Group, Craig Gelfound, has been recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA and IP Stars.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 21 practices and 84 attorneys have been recognized by The Legal 500 United States 2025 guide, including three Tier 1 rankings for (1) Chicago Elite – Corporate and M&A Leading Law Firms, (2) Intellectual Property – Patents: Prosecution (Including Re–Examination and Post–Grant Proceedings), and (3) Finance – Restructuring (Including Bankruptcy): Municipal.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner Pamela Deese for a Licensing International webinar.

Strategic protection of intellectual property (IP) is crucial for driving the growth and sustainability of high-tech startups, enabling them to secure their innovations, maintain a competitive edge, and strengthen their market position.

Fresh tensions are rising between creative expression and intellectual property rights.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Managing IP has listed 14 of our attorneys as 2025 IP Stars, recognizing them as leaders in their firm and jurisdiction.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 69 attorneys were recognized as leaders in their field and 23 practices spanning the firm’s litigation, regulatory, and transactional capabilities were ranked in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

The European Union (EU) Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has refused to register Thom Browne’s position trademark consisting of four horizontal white stripes placed on the upper left sleeve of garments.

In refusing registration of the color green for “chloroprene medical examination gloves,” the Federal Circuit adopted — for the first time — a legal test for genericness of color marks.

National Football League (NFL) Hall of Famer Terrell Owens recently filed a lawsuit in Illinois state court against TMZ, accusing the news and media company of unauthorized use of his trademark, GETCHA POPCORN READY.

Join ArentFox Schiff Partner Danielle Bulger at the Copyright Society’s 2025 Annual Meeting on June 6, 2025.

Ford is seeking to stop an aftermarket restoration company from the alleged unauthorized use of the Bronco trademark and trade dress in connection with the rebuild of modern Ford Broncos. The case raises questions of whether brands are doing enough to maintain rights in iconic designs in an increasingly hot marketplace for vintage-inspired goods.

The protection of intellectual property (IP) is vital in the fiercely competitive artificial intelligence (AI) industry, necessitating a deep understanding of how the complex IP framework can be effectively leveraged to safeguard technological innovations in this rapidly evolving sector.

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce that the firm has been honored by The M&A Advisor, as part of their 19th Annual Turnaround Awards Gala, for “Distressed M&A Deal of the Year ($50MM to $100MM)”, in connection with advising Sutil Group, a leading Chilean agricultural business group, in the acquisition of California-based Sunshine Raisin Corporation.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been recognized in 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers, denoting legal prowess that matches “the imprint of their client’s global reach.”