Insights on Trademark
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The TTAB recently refused registration to two trademark applications for cannabis and marijuana vaporizers, finding no bona fide intent to lawfully use the marks in commerce because the vaporizers are classified as unlawful drug paraphernalia under the CSA.
WASHINGTON — Fifty Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2020.
After its recent adoption of the Madrid Protocol, Canada’s Intellectual Property Office will send communications about applications filed under the Madrid Protocol to the applicant or an appointed Canadian trademark agent, not to an applicant’s foreign representative.
AM General, LLC, owner of the intellectual property associated with the HUMVEE all-terrain military vehicle, has sued popular game maker Activision Blizzard, Inc. over the inclusion of HUMVEE intellectual property in the CALL OF DUTY video game and related collateral.
In response to the significant increase in fraudulent filings, effective August 3, 2019, all foreign-domiciled applicants, registrants, or parties to trademark proceedings must be represented by a US-licensed attorney.
On Monday, the Supreme Court held that the ban on “immoral or scandalous” trademarks was unconstitutional under the First Amendment. The Court found that, as with the recently struck down ban on “disparaging” marks, the ban on immoral or scandalous marks discriminates on the basis of viewpoint.
The 2019 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 49 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 15 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country.
The US Copyright Office recently considered a federal right of publicity law which, if enacted, would help to create a rule that can be applied more uniformly to alleged infringements.
Decision is a Win for Trademark Licensees
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are commonly used in situations where entities desire to share proprietary information and trade secrets with others – such as potential or actual venture partners, employees, or contractors.
WASHINGTON, DC – Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 31 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as leaders in their field.
This case shows the risks of imitating a market leader’s packaging, even if it appears to be common place, without market research and careful consideration.
On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States will hold oral arguments on Iancu v. Brunetti. The case will decide if the “immoral” and “scandalous” clauses of Section 2(a) of the Lanham Act violate the free speech clause of the First Amendment. Section 2(a) currently permits the USPTO to
Kim Kardashian West has filed suit against Missguided USA Finance Inc. and Missguided Limited, in the US district court for the Central District of California, alleging right of publicity violations and trademark infringement.
WASHINGTON, DC – Arent Fox LLP’s Trademark practice has once again been recognized as one of the best in the country by World Trademark Review.
The European Union has agreed to new rules that will require online platforms, such as Google and YouTube, to compensate creators for the online dissemination of their copyrighted works.
On February 5, Procter & Gamble announced its acquisition of is This is L. Inc., owner of L. products, to meet growing demands for feminine hygiene products in the naturals segment. The company’s portfolio primarily includes high quality tampons, pads, liners, and wipes made with organic cotton.
WASHINGTON — Latinvex has rated Arent Fox a top law firm for companies operating in Latin America. In particular, the publication named Arent Fox one of the best firms for Latin American businesses in need of litigation and intellectual property counseling.
To combat counterfeiting on the Amazon marketplace, Amazon implemented Amazon Brand Registry, a program that allows companies to register trademarks directly with Amazon and offers tools that increase the speed and ease with which counterfeit products are identified and removed.
WASHINGTON — Twenty-four Arent Fox LLP practices have been recognized in the 2019 “Best Law Firms” rankings that are published annually by US News & World Report and Best Lawyers.
On August 28, New York Partner and Chairperson of the USPTO’s Patent Public Advisory Committee, Marylee Jenkins, was quoted in Law360 regarding the week-long outage of the USPTO’s online patent filing system earlier in the month.
Forty Arent Fox LLP attorneys have been rated as leaders in their profession by The Best Lawyers in America 2019.
Complex Litigation and International Partner Malcolm McNeil served as a panelist during the California Fashion Association Seminar titled “What’s in a Name? Protecting Your Name on the Label!”
The 2018 edition of Legal 500 US has rated 50 Arent Fox LLP attorneys as national leaders in their field. In addition, 18 of the firm’s practice areas were ranked among the best in the country, including new recognition for the firm’s Trademark Litigation and White Collar groups.
Not only do decisions from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board now, in some circumstances, have a preclusive effect on federal litigation, the US District Court for the District of Delaware recently granted a motion to stay a federal court action pending the outcome of a TTAB proceeding.