On Tuesday, March 31st the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released an announcement that certain patents and trademarks may qualify for an extended time to file as per the Coronavirus aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES...

A MESSAGE FROM L&P: As the COVID-19 virus spreads across the globe, devastating the health of people and economies, Ladas & Parry LLP has been closely following the developments and recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO) and...

Because of the world-wide disruptions caused by the COVID-19 virus, patent and trademark offices around the world have been reacting in a variety of ways such as extending deadlines, waiving fees or ceasing operations all together.  Here are some...

On June 6, 2020 The Hague Agreement went into force in Mexico. This agreement provides the means of protection for Mexican industrial designs within the Hague System. Under the Hague Treaty, parties from participating countries may file a single...

Kevin Thompson will be a speaker at a Chicago Bar Association seminar entitled “International Law: More Relevant Than You Think!” from 3-6pm on April 30, 2020. Mr. Thompson’s topic will be: “The Changes Coming to Intellectual Property...

Ladas attorney Boris Umansky was a speaker at DePaul University College of Law in Chicago, Illinois during a program entitled “An Introduction to IP Theory and Practice” on February 26th. Mr. Umansky led the students through ways to handle...