Covenant Not to Sue Forestalls Trademark Invalidity Claim
Posted: January 21st, 2013
Tags: intellectual property, Supreme Court
On January 9, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court in Already, LLC v. Nike, Inc. unanimously ruled that Already could not […]
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Looking Over the Cliff
By: Martin Glass email
Posted: January 21st, 2013
Tags: estate planning
Well, happy new year to all. At the 11th hour Congress decided not to let us fall off the Fiscal […]
Standard to Obtain TROs in Trademark Infringement Claims Get Tough
Posted: December 17th, 2012
Tags: intellectual property
As everyone shops for toys this holiday season, many have encountered counterfeits that are strikingly similar at first glance, but […]
Choosing a Guardian
By: Martin Glass email
Posted: December 16th, 2012
Tags: estate planning
For the past couple of months I’ve been talking about the different fiduciaries that are typically named in a Will […]
Claim for Breach of Implied Contract Not Preempted by Federal Copyright Act
Posted: November 20th, 2012
Tags: intellectual property
In an important decision for the entertainment industry, the Second Circuit held that a claim under state law for breach […]
Tips for Trustees
By: Martin Glass email
Posted: November 20th, 2012
Tags: estate planning
In the last blog post, I talked about different fiduciary roles (executor, trustee and guardian) but being a trustee typically […]
Red Soles of Designer Footwear Can be Trademarked in the Fashion Industry
Posted: October 23rd, 2012
Tags: intellectual property
In a decision that is captivating the fashion industry, the Second Circuit held that a single color can serve as […]
Designate People You Trust in Your Will
By: Martin Glass email
Posted: October 23rd, 2012
Tags: estate planning
One very important aspect of a Last Will and Testament is the designation of specific people to take care of […]
Trademark Expo and Education Event Returning to the USPTO
Posted: September 20th, 2012
Tags: intellectual property
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will once again host its annual National Trademark […]
Passing on Your Religious Beliefs
Posted: September 20th, 2012
Tags: estate planning
For many people, estate planning isn’t just about financial assets and other practical concerns. It’s also about honoring your religious […]
Deadlines Loom for Potential MTA Payroll Tax Refunds
Posted: September 10th, 2012
Tags: labor & employment
The deadline is quickly approaching for businesses that want to pursue refunds on money paid to the controversial MTA payroll tax. New […]
What the New gTLDs mean for Trademark Owners
Posted: August 29th, 2012
Tags: intellectual property, technology
What is a gTLD? gTLDs are generic top-level domains similar to .com, .net or .org. The current system has 24 […]