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ARTICLE BY D. BREZINA: THE IMPORTANCE OF READING CONTRACTS BEFORE YOU SIGN

An article written by Ladas & Parry attorney David C. Brezina about the importance of reading contracts before you sign them is now available as a PDF: “Read Before Signing: Important Lessons from Recent Court Rulings Involving Problematic...

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Authors: Dennis S. Prahl, Edward Baxter, , | Practices: , | Tags: , , , ,

AIRBNB INC v SETH & VICTORIA BOLT PUBLISHED IN THE WTR, NOW AVAILABLE ON LADAS.COM

In Airbnb Inc v Seth Bolt and Victoria Bolt, the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board (TTAB) ruled in favour of opposer Airbnb Inc., against applicants Seth and Victoria Bolt. The board’s decision was influenced by, among other things, Airbnb’s...

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Author: Dennis S. Prahl | Co-Authors: Edward Baxter, | Practices: , , | Tags: , ,

VEUVE CLICQUOT v. VEUVE OLIVIER: TTAB Favours Petitioner as Respondent Defaults in Cancellation Action

In MHCS v Les Grands Chais De France (Cancellation No 92075021, 8 March 2024), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has granted a petition for cancellation brought by viticulture giant MHCS against a mark owned by the smaller Les Grand Chais...

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Author: John Richards | Practices: | Tags: , , , ,

Proposed Increases of United States Patent Fees

On April 3, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) issued a notice of rulemaking setting out the fees that it proposes for the fiscal year starting on September 29, 2024.  Although the proposed fees are subject to public...

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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH 2024

Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, maximization of expertise and a range of perspectives and ensures excellence, particularly in the IP field. We salute those who...

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CELEBRATE DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY – BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2024

Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, consolidation of expertise and range of perspectives and ensures excellence, particularly in the IP field. We salute those who...

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