Howdy, folks. It’s the Old Sage again. Bet you didn’t figger on hearin’ from me again. What with the Patent Re-Form Act bein’ shot out of the saddle last year, and all. But wouldn’cha know. They’re back at it again. Them Congressationalists re-filed their re-form act for another go! Now, more >
LGP to Host Hospitality Suite at Annual INTA Meeting in Seattle, May 16-21. The annual International Trademark Association meeting will be held in Seattle this year, from May 16-21. LGP is hosting a hospitality suite at the Sheraton. If you are planning to attend, please drop in. Just call partner… more >
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; but not always. In the fashion world, flattery often comes in two forms. First, the designers regularly take their inspiration from older designs and thereby flatter the prior designer. Knock-off manufacturers also “flatter” the new designers by almost immediately copying their designs. However,… more >
On March 3, 2009, Senators and Representatives Leahy, Hatch, Conyers, and Smith introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Patent Reform Act of 2009 Bill (the "Bill"). The political battles between Democrat and Republicans subsided for that moment. War, silent for almost a year, was reinstated between high tech software and hardware companies… more >
In the context of design patents, aside from official fees and responses to office actions, one of the primary expenses associated with the application is the preparation of drawings. This makes sense, since a design patent’s sole claim is the supporting image. More so than in the case of utility… more >
The enormity of this economic downturn is undeniable, its reach seemingly inescapable. Yet, for all the bad economic news, savvy hiring managers know there is a lot of talent to choose from. With new talent come new ideas and information. With this influx, employers must remain vigilant in guarding against… more >
The issue of fraud presents unique challenges for parties that want to maintain a trademark portfolio as their respective product/service offerings change over time. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) consistently has found fraud in filings even where a party had no intent to misrepresent or deceive, but simply… more >
Trademark owners of US multiple class registrations and applications in the post-Medinol world can now breath a sigh of relief. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) recently held that a finding of fraud in one class does not automatically result in the cancellation of all classes in a multiple… more >