In a 4-1-2 decision in Star Athletica v. Varsity Brands, the Supreme Court held that the surface decorations on the cheerleading uniforms at issue were separable and therefore eligible for copyright...

The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-1 decision in SCA Hygiene Products AB v First Quality Baby Products LLC, shooting down laches as a defense to a claim for past damages in patent infringement.  Please see our full article in the Education...

Matthew Asbell was a speaker during the 139th INTA Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain on  Sunday, May 21st, 2017. He participated in an panel discussion entitled, “Incorporating Practical Experience in the Classroom: Comparative...

We congratulate the winners of JDSupra’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2017, in which an article on Acquired Distinctiveness of Trademarks in the United States by Ladas & Parry author, Matthew Asbell, was listed as the third most read...

Ladas & Parry announced on Wednesday, March 15th, 2017 the launch of Principium Strategies, which combines its Watch Services division with Ladas Domains, its provider of domain registration and protection services. The new company offers a...

Ladas & Parry congratulates attorney Robert Peverada for being selected to the International Trademark Association (INTA) Panel of Trademark Mediators...