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AN ARTICLE PUBLISHED IN THE WTR ON THE TOPIC OF GENERICNESS & GRUYERE CHEESE IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE LADAS.COM WEBSITE
An 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 Baxter and Jerry Jakubovic, and is now available in the Education section of the ladas.com...
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Fourth Circuit Confirms That ‘Gruyere’ is Generic for Cheese
Background 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 Switzerland, or to cheeses produced according to traditional gruyere cheese production standards in Switzerland or France. In 2015 the consortiums filed an application with the US Patent and Trademark...
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J. Richards Article about Copyright Protection for Works Resulting from Some Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the U.S. is Now Available
17 USC 102(a) provides copyright protection for original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. On the question of what is meant by “original”, the U.S. Copyright Office’s Compendium of Copyright Office Practices, Sections 308 and 308.1, citing the Supreme...
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Copyright Protection for Works Resulting From Some Use of Artificial Intelligence in the United States
17 USC 102(a) provides copyright protection for original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device. On the question of what is meant by “original”, the U.S. Copyright Office’s Compendium of Copyright Office Practices, Sections 308 and 308.1, citing the Supreme...
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Article by L&P Attorney J. Richards About Recent UK Ruling Regarding Change on Address for Service Requirements for Inter Partes Matters is Now Available
A 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 address for service requirements for inter partes matters in the UK. This will primarily impact proceedings that involve UK designations of international trademarks that have been filed under the...
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Change in Practice on Address for Service for International Trademarks and Designs Designating the United Kingdom
Hitherto, if cancellation or invalidation proceedings were brought against the United Kingdom designation of an International design or trademark where no representative had been appointed in the United Kingdom, the owner would have had an effective two month period within which to take action. Under the new procedure, if a challenge is made to a UK designation of an International trademark registration or international design for which no...
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DIVERSITY IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 2023
Ladas & Parry LLP considers diversity and inclusion as core values and principles that provide access to opportunity, consolidation of expertise and ensure excellence, particularly in the field of intellectual property. We salute the women who have helped shape the IP landscape and would like to shine a light on these pioneers who sometimes receive little or no credit. To learn more about the contributions of women to intellectual property,...
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"Women should always have a seat at the table. They bring a unique vision and voice in every situation. I have had great pleasure in meeting and working with many amazing women from all over the world who have overcome challenges through perseverance and hard work, while remaining true to their individual cultures and backgrounds. These women have had an uplifting influence on me both personally and professionally and I am...
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GRUYERE CHEESE IS GRUYERE CHEESE…EVEN IN THE UNITED STATES
On March 3rd, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in Virginia upheld a ruling that cheese labeled GRUYERE can be used to legally describe cheese made from outside the Gruyere region of Switzerland and France. It said “Cheese – regardless of its location of production – has been labelled and sold as Gruyere in America for decades.” The Court also stated that groups from France and Switzerland “cannot...
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Brazil Has Joined the Hague Agreement on February 13, 2023
Brazil has joined the Hague system by depositing the instrument of accession of the 1999 Geneva Act of the Hague Agreement on February 13, 2023. This agreement will enter into force in Brazil on August 1, 2023. ...
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USPTO GOES GREEN WITH ELECTRONIC PATENT GRANTS
Starting on April 18th, 2023 the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will begin moving away from paper patent grants and moving towards issuing electronic patent grants (eGrants). Ceremonial paper versions of patent grants will be provided during the transitional period. After the transitional period there will be a small fee for the ceremonial paper versions. To read more about this transition, please see the eGrant FAQ...
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LADAS & PARRY PARTNER WAS A SPEAKER AT DEPAUL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW ON 2/15 IN CHICAGO, IL.
Ladas & Parry partner Boris Umansky recently spoke to law students at a DePaul University College of Law event on February 15th titled: “Introduction to IP Theory and Practice 2023: Session 2 – Trademark Practice”. This introductory course is a five-lecture series designed to introduce first year students with the important practical matters of practice in the various areas of intellectual...
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Article About the Unified Patent Agreement by John Richards is Now Available
An article by John Richards about the Unified Patent Agreement, which goes into effect on June 1, 2023, is now available in the Education Center of the Ladas.com...
Read MoreTHE UNIFIED PATENT AGREEMENT WILL COME INTO EFFECT ON JUNE 1, 2023
On February 17, 2023 Germany has deposited its instrument of ratification of the Unified Patent Agreement making it definite that the agreement will come into effect on June 1, 2023 and that the sunrise period will commence on March 1, 2023 . This means that as from June 1, 2023 it will be possible for European patents granted after that date to secure a unitary patent covering for Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,...
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FOUR L&P NY OFFICE PARTNERS HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS WORLD’S LEADING TM PROFESSIONALS IN THE 2023 WTR 1000
Ladas & Parry is pleased to announce that Bharati Bakshani, Lanning Bryer, Ralph Cathcart and Dennis Prahl of our New York office have been chosen by the World Trademark Review for inclusion amongst the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2023 Edition of the WTR 1000, with the award of: Silver – Individuals: prosecution and strategy (2023). The WTR 1000 described Ladas & Parry as having “an industry range which includes...
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THOMPSON REUTERS HAVE PUBLISHED AN UPDATED VERSION OF AN ARTICLE BY LANNING BRYER ON THE PRACTICAL LAW WEBSITE REGARDING IP TRANSACTIONS
The article: “IP in Business Transactions: United States Overview” has been recently updated by Lanning Bryer and published on the Thompson Reuters Practical Law website in their IP global guide on U.S. Business Transactions. https://uk.practicallaw.thomsonreuters.com/9-501-9778. Mr. Bryer would like to thank Molly Dunbar and Callie Kramsky for their contributions regarding this latest update....
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DAVID BREZINA SELECTED AS A 2023 SUPER LAWYER
Ladas & Parry LLP congratulates David Brezina who was selected by SuperLawyers.com for the 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thompson Reuters. A description of the selection methodology can be found at: Selection Process Detail. (No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by any Court.) ...
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ARTICLE BY D. PRAHL & J. JAKUBOVIC ON THE TOPIC OF TRADE DRESS IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE LADAS.COM WEBSITE
An article by Ladas & Parry attorneys Dennis Prahl and Jerry Jakubovic about the trade dress case of SoClean, Inc., v. Sunset Healthcare Solutions, Inc., that was recently published in the World Trademark Review (WTR), is now available in the Education section on Ladas.com...
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FEDERAL CIRCUIT UPHOLDS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN TRADE DRESS CASE
In SoClean Inc v Sunset Healthcare Solutions Inc (Case No 21-2311, 9 November 2022), the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued a ruling enjoining defendant Sunset from marketing a particular configuration of medical device filters without clear source-identifying indicia. BACKGROUND: SoClean, a medical device company that produces sanitising devices for CPAP machines, sued Sunset, one of its former distributors, for...
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PRESIDENT BIDEN SIGNS THE “UNLEASHING AMERICAN INNOVATORS ACT” INTO LAW ON 12/29/2022
The Unleashing American Innovators Act, which formed part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, was signed into law by President Biden on December 29, 2022. This Act increased the discount on most patent-related fees payable to the United State Patent and Trademark Office by small and micro entities. Starting December 30, 2022, the discount on most fees payable by a small entity was increased from 50% to 60% of the undiscounted...
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USPTO Announces Expedited Examination Pilot Program for Cancer Prevention Technologies
In support of President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot program, the USPTO announced that it will expedite the examination of patent applications that pertain to technologies to prevent cancer and cancer mortality. The program is set to begin on February 1, 2023 and will end on either January 31, 2025 or the date when the USPTO has accepted 1,000 grantable petitions, whichever comes...
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ARTICLE BY D. PRAHL & J. JAKUBOVIC ON THE TOPIC OF TRADE DRESS HAS BEEN PUBLISHED
An article by Ladas & Parry attorneys Dennis Prahl and Jerry Jakubovic about the trade dress case of SoClean, Inc., v. Sunset Healthcare Solutions, Inc., has been published in the World Trademark Review (WTR) ...
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Article by John Richards on “Decisions to be Made Regarding the EU Unitary Patent and Potentially Opting Out of the Unified Patent Court” is Now Available
The Administrative Council of the new European Unified Patent Court has stated that the target date for the EU Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to come into effect will be on April 1, 2023. However, there is still a possibility that this may be delayed. At the same time, the Council has issued a list of eminent judges from participating EU countries who will staff the new court. If the April 1, 2023 date is correct, a sunrise period...
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Decisions to be Made Regarding the EU Unitary Patent and Potentially Opting out of the Unified Patent Court
The Administrative Council of the new European Unified Patent Court stated that the target date for the EU Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court to come into effect will be on April 1, 2023. However, there is still a possibility that this may be delayed if there are problems with the IT systems used by the Court. At the same time, the Council has issued a list of eminent judges from participating EU countries who will staff the new court. If...
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INTA ANNOUNCES IT IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2022-2023 LADAS MEMORIAL AWARD COMPETITION
The Ladas Memorial Award Competition is now open and is accepting applications. This writing competition is held annually and is open to students and professionals. It was created in memory of attorney Stephen P. Ladas, who was a renowned intellectual property practitioner and author. A prize of $1,250 and a complimentary registration to the 2023 INTA Annual Meeting will be awarded to the two winning student writers. The winning professional...
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USPTO SHORTENS TIME FOR TM APPLICANTS TO RESPOND TO OFFICE ACTIONS STARTING DECEMBER 3, 2022
The United States Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) has announced that starting on December 3, 2022, those filing trademark applications will have three months (instead of the original six) to respond to office actions during the trademark examination process. Please note this is only applicable for office actions that are issued on or after December 3, 2022. By shortening the response time, the USPTO hopes to reduce the time for an...
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Article about the EU Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court by John Richards is Now Available
In 1973 the European Patent Convention was signed in order to set up a common patent office to examine patent applications for any European country that wished to participate. The convention went into effect in 1978 with the opening of the European Patent Office. Two years after the European Patent Convention was signed, the Community Patent Convention was signed with the objective of creating a unitary patent for what was then the European...
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Ladas Partner to Attend 2022 AIPLA Annual Meeting
Ladas & Parry partner Dennis Prahl will be in attendance at the 2022 AIPLA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. (National Harbor) from October 27 – 29,...
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EU Unitary Patent and Patent Court
Introduction In 1973, in response to concerns about the costs of securing patent protection in Europe, the European Patent Convention was signed to set up a common patent office to examine patent applications for any European country that wished to participate. Once examination was complete, the application matured into a bundle of national patents in those countries in which the applicant was interested. The convention went into effect...
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SEVEN LADAS & PARRY ATTORNEYS WERE SELECTED TO THE 2022 SUPER LAWYERS/RISING STARS LIST
Ladas & Parry LLP is pleased to announce that Dennis Prahl, Lanning Bryer, Ralph Cathcart, Sebastian Lovera Riso, John Richards, Ashley Serrano and Michael Thompson were selected by Super Lawyers for the New York Metro “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” lists for 2022. The Super Lawyers lists are issued by Thompson Reuters and a description of the selection methodology can be found at:...
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Courtney Alleyne
Courtney Alleyne is an associate in the New York office of Ladas & Parry LLP. Courtney’s practice concentrates on domestic and international trademark clearance, prosecution, maintenance and enforcement, domain names, brand protection, copyright, media and entertainment, as well as corporate and transactional matters. Prior to Ladas & Parry, Courtney practiced at an entertainment and music law firm where she concentrated on...
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LADAS ATTORNEYS TO ATTEND THE 2022 INTA LEADERSHIP MEETING
Ladas attorneys Dennis Prahl, Lanning Bryer and Scott Lebson will attend the 2022 INTA Leadership Meeting from November 15th – 18th, 2022 in Miami,...
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L&P PARTNER D. PRAHL WILL SERVE AS A PANELIST DURING THE AIPPI CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA ON 9/11/2022
Dennis Prahl will be in attendance during the AIPPI Meeting in San Francisco, California from September 10-13, 2022. He will serve as a panelist during “Panel Session 1: Proving Use Across Jurisdictions – A Monumental Task” on September 11, 2022 from 9am-10:30am (Pacific Time). In addition, Dennis was named as Vice Chair for “Study Question Q281: Trademarks and the Internet and Social...
Read MoreLadas Memorial Award Competition
The Ladas Memorial Award Competition is an annual writing competition hosted by the International Trademark Association (INTA) and supported by Ladas & Parry LLP. This competition was originally established in 1976 by the United States Trademark Association (USTA) for writing in memory of Dr. Stephen P. Ladas and his outstanding contributions to international intellectual property law. Papers are submitted in two separate author categories...
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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION MISSION STATEMENT Ladas & Parry is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality as core principles of our firm’s management, culture, hiring practices and provision of legal services to the public. Our goal at Ladas & Parry is to foster a collaborative workplace that values and supports individuals of various races, nationalities, religions, lifestyle experiences and perspectives, irrespective of their...
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L&P ATTORNEY HAS ARTICLE TITLED “EUROPEAN UNITARY PATENT & UNIFIED PATENT COURT” PUBLISHED IN FINANCIER WORLD WIDE MAGAZINE
Ladas attorney John Richards has had his article titled: “European Unitary Patent and Unified Patent Court” published in the August 2022 issue of Financier Worldwide...
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JANET CORD TO SPEAK ABOUT THE PROTECTION OF INVENTIONS & TRADEMARKS IN RUSSIA AT AN NYIPLA EVENT ON 7/13
Ladas partner Janet Cord will be a speaker at the “Hot Topics in Trademark & Copyright Law” event put on by the New York Intellectual Property Law Association (NYIPLA) on July 13th at the law office of King & Spalding. Ms. Cord will discuss the protection of inventions and trademarks in Russia from 4:30pm – 5:00pm. For more information about this event, please visit:...
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ARTICLE ABOUT THE TRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT IS NOW AVAILABLE AT LADAS.COM
The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) of 2020 went into effect on December 18, 2021 with certain remaining changes coming into force on December 1, 2022. To provide guidance and help brand owners understand how these changes will affect their marks, Ladas attorneys Jerry Jakubovic and Dennis Prahl have written an article titled: “The Trademark Modernization Act: A Primer for Brand Owners.” To read this article, please visit our Education...
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THE TRADEMARK MODERNIZATION ACT: A PRIMER FOR BRAND OWNERS
Background On December 18, 2021, the final rule implementing the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (TMA) went into effect, resulting in one of the most significant amendments to the rules of practice in trademark cases in decades. The TMA establishes ex parte expungement and reexamination proceedings for cancellation of a registration when the required use in commerce of the registered mark has not been made; provides for a new nonuse ground...
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LADAS & PARRY & SIX ATTORNEYS RANKED BY MIP MAGAZINE FOR 2022
Ladas & Parry is pleased to announce that the firm and six of its attorneys have been listed as 2022 IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property Magazine. Firm: United States (National) – Trademark Prosecution (Tier 3) New York Office: Trademark Prosecution (Highly Recommended) The following attorneys were ranked as IP Stars: Bharati Bakshani: Trademark Star 2022 – New York, United States (National) Lanning Bryer: Trademark Star 2022,...
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JANET CORD SERVED AS MODERATOR FOR AN IPO LIVE EVENT ON 6/9/2022
On June 9th Ladas & Parry partner Janet Cord served as moderator for an Intellectual Property Owners (IPO) Live Event entitled: “IP Developments in Russia: What you Need to Know”. The panelist discussed the latest updates regarding the enforcement and protection of intellectual property in Russia as well as the effect various sanctions have on IP owners....
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John Wilke
John Wilke is of Counsel in the New York office of Ladas & Parry LLP. John served two years in the U.S. Army stationed in Germany and on his return he graduated cum laude from the University of North Dakota with a double major in journalism and political science. He graduated from Northwestern University School of Law in 1979 and then worked for two years as an Attorney Examiner in the USPTO. He then went to General Mills as a...
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Edward Baxter
Edward “Eddie” Baxter is an Associate at Ladas & Parry and is admitted to practice in New York. Eddie’s practice focuses on trademark and copyright law, including but not limited to matters related to prosecution, clearance, maintenance and enforcement, as well as corporate and transactional matters. Beyond Intellectual Property, Eddie draws on a broad base of legal experience—from securities litigation to commercial real estate...
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LADAS ATTORNEY APPOINTED TO SERVE ON IP SECTION COUNCIL OF THE ILLINOIS BAR ASSOCIATION
Ladas attorney David C. Brezina has been appointed to serve on the Intellectual Property Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association for 2022-2023. Mr. Brezina is a longtime Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) member who recently had the privilege of having the same article published in both the Intellectual Property Section and the Construction Law Section newsletters: “Copyright Trolls in the Construction Industry – But Is It...
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PRESENTATION ON PLAUSIBILITY BY J. RICHARDS FROM THE 29TH ANNUAL FORDHAM IP LAW CONFERENCE IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD
On Friday, April 22nd, Ladas & Parry attorney John Richards gave a presentation during the 29th Annual Fordham Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference on the topic of plausibility during the session entitled: “5C. International Patent Developments.” To download a PDF of the presentation, Click...
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LADAS CELEBRATES WORLD IP DAY, APRIL 26TH 2022
On April 26, 2022 Ladas & Parry and the world celebrate World Intellectual Property Day. World Intellectual Property Day is a day which recognizes and salutes all those individuals across cultures and borders whose innovations and creations advance our world for the better. Since 2000, the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has organized events around the globe on World IP Day to celebrate the cross-cultural collaboration...
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JOHN RICHARDS TO SPEAK DURING THE 29TH ANNUAL FORDHAM IP LAW & POLICY CONFERENCE ON APRIL 22ND.
Ladas attorney John Richards will serve as a speaker during the upcoming 29th Annual Fordham Intellectual Property Law & Policy Conference to be held April 21-22, 2022 (virtually). Mr. Richards will speak on the topic of plausibility during the session entitled: “5C. International Patent Developments”, on Friday, April 22 from 10:35 AM – 11:50...
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Ladas Awarded by WTR for Enforcement, Litigation, Prosecution, Strategy
Ladas & Parry LLP is pleased to have been awarded the following as noted in the 2022 edition of the World Trademark Review: Bronze: Enforcement & Litigation (Firms) Silver: Prosecution & Strategy (Firms)...
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FOUR PARTNERS OF THE L&P NEW YORK OFFICE WERE CHOSEN AS WORLD’S LEADING TRADEMARK PROFESSIONALS IN THE 2022 WTR 1000
Once again, Ladas & Parry is pleased to announce that Dennis Prahl, Bharati Bakshani, Ralph Cathcart and Lanning Bryer of our New York office have been chosen by the World Trademark Review (WTR) for inclusion amongst the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, 2022 Edition of the WTR 1000. Bharati Bakshani: is described as “one of the best connected prosecution and enforcement aces in America” and “has the up-to-date knowledge and...
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L&P PARTNER SPOKE AT AN INTRO TO IP THEORY & PRACTICE PROGRAM IN CHICAGO, IL ON 2/22/2022
Ladas & Parry partner Boris Umansky spoke at a DePaul Law School event on Tuesday, February 22nd entitled: “Introduction to IP Theory and Practice 2022: Session 2 – Trademark...
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