Trademarks & Copyrights
BSKB trademark law and copyright law attorneys counsel clients in the selection, adoption, registration and enforcement of their trademark and trade dress rights. The firm files and prosecutes hundreds of federal, state and foreign trademark applications each year. BSKB also conducts trademark availability searches and provides trademark-monitoring services of third-party trademark use. BSKB counsels clients on copyright law issues in a wide variety of fields, from computer software to publishing. BSKB has developed strong relationships with foreign counsel to ensure that our clients’ rights are protected. BSKB trademark law and copyright law attorneys are licensing experts yet also offer substantial litigation expertise, both in administrative proceedings before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) and the Copyright Office and in civil litigation.
Our intellectual property lawyers frequently conduct and participate in seminars and conferences for intellectual property associations, trade associations and within the private sector on recent developments in trademark and copyright practice. BSKB copyright law and trademark law attorneys are also active in various trademark associations, holding positions in the International Trademark Association (INTA), the Licensing Executives Society and state and local bar associations. The firm keeps on top of legal, policy and practice developments that may impact our clients. We are committed to sharing this information with our clients through our annual U.S. Trademark Practice Seminar held each spring. This week-long course provides attendees with practical information on selecting, adopting, enhancing and enforcing their trademarks.
Through its investment in educational and informational resources, BSKB’s trademark and copyright practice has created a strong relationship with its clients and is able to better understand and serve their needs.
Attorneys and Professionals
Insights
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September 8, 2023
USPTO proposals could increase burden on TM counsel
Managing IP
BSKB Partner Michael Smith was recently quoted in an article for Managing IP.
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November 16, 2022
From the TTAB - The RV Factory, LLC granted Petition for Cancellation
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
BSKB would like to congratulate The RV Factory for successfully petitioning to cancel US Registration No. 5252621. The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board has granted the Petition of Cancellation on November 16, 2022, Cancellation No. 92068961.
Related Presentations
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November 15, 2023
The means-plus-function issue in WSOU Investments LLC v. Google LLC
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October 25, 2023
In re Cellect: Patent Term Adjustment (PTA) under 35 USC § 154; Patent Term Extension (PTE) under 35 USC § 156; Obviousness-Type Double Patenting (OTDP); and Terminal Disclaimers (TD)
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September 20, 2023
A review of the analogous art test: Sanofi v. Mylan, No. 21-1981 (Fed. Cir. May 9, 2023)
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May 24, 2023
UCB v. Actavis Laboratories – Relying on range limitations in claims to distinguish from prior art
Recent News
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October 19, 2022
USPTO Alert - Office Action response deadlines for trademark applicants
For those who have filed or will file trademark applications in the USPTO, we wish to inform you of an important update from the USPTO regarding Office Action response deadlines.
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May 23, 2022
MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D Selected for The WIPR 2022 Leaders Directory
We are proud to announce that BSKB’s MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D. has been selected to the WIPR Leaders 2022 Directory!