Attending the 12th Annual ABA-IPL Trademark Days with the USPTO this week was a valuable experience, providing a unique opportunity to engage directly with the key figures shaping the future of intellectual property (IP) law. Held at the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, this event is one of the …
12th Annual ABA-IPL Trademark Days with the USPTO! Read More »
Some “Law Sh… you should know” thanks to Viviana Leslie Marenco and Elina Magaly Santana for inviting me to discuss the latest sh… happening in intellectual property law!
On November 1, 2023, I proudly became a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States. As part of the admission ceremony, I had the unique opportunity to attend the oral arguments for the case Vidal v. Elster. This Supreme Court case addresses the intricacies of 15 U.S.C. § 1052, a …
Vidal v. Elster. “Trump too small”. THE DECISION. Read More »
Dear Clients, We have been made aware that some clients, for whom we have recently filed trademark applications, are receiving phone calls from individuals falsely claiming to be from the USPTO asking for payments of fees due. We contacted the USPTO and they informed us: “Our understanding is that calls often use masked or spoofed …
Yes, a minor can technically own a trademark. However, there are some practical and legal considerations to keep in mind: Legal Capacity to Contract: Minors generally have limited legal capacity to enter into binding contracts. Since owning a trademark often involves contractual obligations (like licensing or selling the trademark), any agreement entered into by a …
In the dynamic world of global trade and commerce, certification trademarks serve as essential tools for maintaining standards, guaranteeing quality, and conveying trust to consumers. Certification trademarks are special types of trademarks that signify that the goods or services bearing the mark meet certain standards or criteria set by the certifying body owning the mark. …
