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  • November 29, 2024

    Chris McDonald Recognized as a 2024 Virginia Legal Elite

    We are delighted to announce that Mr. Chris McDonald, an esteemed Associate at BSKB, has been selected for the prestigious 2024 Virginia Legal Elite list under the Intellectual Property category.

  • November 20, 2024

    USPTO Trademark Fee Increase

    Effective January 18, 2025, many USPTO fees will increase including application filing.

  • November 20, 2024

    USPTO Patent Fee Update

    Effective January 19, 2025, many USPTO fees will increase including application filing, RCE, appeal and issue fees.

Insights

  • October 9, 2024

    Explanation and Practice of US Export Regulations

    by Chad M. Rink | JPAA

    Partner Chad M. Rink has recently authored an insightful article titled "Explanation and Practice of US Export Regulations." This comprehensive piece has been published with the Japanese Patent Attorneys Association (JPAA) and provides valuable information on the complexities of Export Administration Regulations (EAR) in the United States.

  • September 20, 2024

    ’Hear my story’ – Giving voice to first-generation lawyers and clerks

    by MaryAnne Armstrong | WIPR

    At BSKB, we are committed to fostering an inclusive legal community. Our latest article by Dr. MaryAnne Armstrong, "’Hear my story’ – Giving voice to first-generation lawyers and clerks" highlights the unique challenges and strengths of new attorneys and law clerks from first-generation and limited-income (FGLI) backgrounds.

  • May 20, 2024

    First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US

    by Mike Smith | World Intellectual Property Review

    BSKB partner Michael Smith was recently published in World Intellectual Property Review’s INTA 2024 Special Edition. His article “First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US” highlights the importance of establishing priority of use in trademark enforcement.

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is an internationally-recognized and highly-respected intellectual  property law firm committed to obtaining and enforcing IP rights for our clients.

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USPTO's Patent Trial and Appeal BoardLearn about Post Grant Proceedings

Offering our extensive experience with Post Grant Proceedings and in-depth knowledge of both the USPTO and technology to file or defend our clients in patent office trials, such as Inter Partes Review (IPR), Post Grant Review (PGR), and Business Method Review (CBM).

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BSKB Seminar Series 2025Educating the Future

For over 40 years, BSKB has been providing participants of our annual educational seminars with comprehensive overviews of U.S. patent law as well as brand protection & trademark law. In April we host our week-long U.S. Brand Protection & Trademark Seminar, and in June we host our three-week Summer Patent Seminar. For more information, click the link below.

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