An article by Ladas attorneys Dennis Prahl and Edward Baxter titled: “TTAB CONFIRMS THAT BUILDING DESIGN MARKS LACK DISTINCTIVENESS” which was originally published in the World Trademark Review, is now available in the Education Center of the...
Read ArticleIn In re Palacio Del Rio Inc (Serial Nos 88412764 and 88437801), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) has issued an opinion affirming the refusal of two building design mark applications by Palacio Del Rio Inc (PDR) – a subsidiary of...
Read ArticleOn Tuesday June 12, 2023 certain partners and associates of Ladas & Parry enjoyed a fun-filled outing with the in-house IP and corporate counsel of PPG Industries at On Par Now: a state of the art indoor golf facility in Pittsburgh,...
Read ArticleAn article about genericness and Gruyere cheese titled: “Fourth Circuit Confirms that ‘Gruyere’ is Generic for Cheese”, was recently published in the World Trademark Review. The article was written by Ladas attorneys Dennis Prahl, Edward...
Read ArticleBackground The appellants, Interprofession du Gruyère and Syndicat Interprofessionnel du Gruyère, are two consortiums, Swiss and French, that regulate use of the term ‘gruyere’ to refer only to cheeses produced in the Gruyère district of...
Read ArticleA new article by Ladas & Parry attorney John Richards titled: “Change in Practice on Address for Service for International Trademarks and Designs Designating the United Kingdom” discusses a recent ruling which has resulted in a change in the...
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