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Ladas & Parry to attend the INTA 2025 Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida November 18th – 21st
Ladas & Parry partners Dennis Prahl, Lanning Bryer, and Scott Lebson will be attending the INTA 2025 Leadership Meeting in Hollywood, Florida November 18th – 21st, participating in discussions to help shape the future of the IP...
Read Article Ladas Partner to Speak During the IPO Annual Meeting in San Diego on 9/9
Ladas & Parry partner Dennis Prahl will be a speaker during the 2025 IPO Annual Meeting in San Diego on September 9th. The topic is: “Counterfeits, Gray Market Goods and Other...
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Federal Circuit: it’s not easy being green for colour marks
In RE: PT Medisafe Technologies, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (The “Federal Circuit”) affirmed a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”), and adopting a previous test for word marks as applicable to...
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TTAB Sustains Opposition Based on Reputation Without Use in the United States
TTAB sustains opposition based on reputation without use in the United States UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence The opponent, owner of Venezuelan company La Montserratina, opposed an application for LA...
Read Article Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) Announced Updated TM Fees, Effective 1/18/2025
The USPTO is restructuring its electronic trademark filing process by replacing the current TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard options with a single streamlined electronic application. Under the new system, the separate fees for TEAS Plus and TEAS Standard...
Read Article 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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