In the Press: IP Law 360 Reports, “Macy’s Earns Partial Win Over Accused TM Infringer””

Law360, New York (March 10, 2016, 7:50 PM ET) — Macy’s asked for sanctions Wednesday in its infringement suit against a company that revives defunct but well-known brands, telling a California federal court that the company and its founder breached the confidentiality terms of their settlement by claiming they “won” the suit. Macy’s Inc. said […]

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USPTO Issues a Final Rule to Amend the Rules of Practice for Trials Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board

On April 1, 2016, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) published a final rule in the Federal Register to amend the existing rules of trial practice before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).  The final rule will take effect on Monday, May 2, 2016, and it will apply to all petitions for post-grant […]