Charles C. Achkar, Ph.D. Joins Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein LLP
Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLP, one of the preeminent Intellectual Property boutiques, with headquarters at the historic Chrysler Building in New York City, is proud to announce that Charles C. Achkar, Ph.D. and his team of Marian Fundytus, Ph.D. and Alexandra Haner, Ph.D. have joined the firm as of May 1, 2025. Dr. Achkar focuses […]
Managing IP Reports on Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein’s hire of life sciences trio
Managing IP Reports on Amster, Rothstein & Ebenstein, LLC expanding the life science and chemistry team including Charles C. Achkar, Ph.D and his team of Marian Fundytus, Ph.D. and Alexandra Haner, Ph.D. as of May 1, 2025. “The firm has a lot of expertise to rely on for potential litigation and IPRs. There’s familiarity with clients […]
Dennis Crouch of Patently-O report on “Recent Patent Cases at the Supreme Court” calls out partner Charles R. Macedo as lead counsel in the petition for certiorari filed by Island Intellectual Property LLC
Recent Patent Cases at the Supreme Court by Dennis Crouch "4. Island IP v. TD Ameritrade (24-461) (Federal Circuit Procedure and Eligibility).Question: Whether Federal Circuit’s practice of issuing one-word Rule 36 affirmances is proper in patent cases and whether courts are properly applying summary judgment standards on Eligibility Grounds. Most recently on December 16, 2024, […]
Law 360 Reports on AR&E’s Victory for Client e.l.f. that Accused Mascara Doesn’t Confuse Consumers
"A San Francisco federal judge has said showing that the e.l.f. cosmetics brand had an "intent to create a dupe" of a mascara tube made by its Louis Vuitton-owned rival is…" Click here to continue reading. (Subscription Required)
WIPR Reports on AR&E’s Victory: “e.l.f. Cleared of Copycat Claims in Spat with Benefit Cosmetics”
"Court sides with e.l.f. Cosmetics in trademark dispute with Benefit | Court finds no evidence e.l.f.’s Lash ‘N Roll mascara caused consumer confusion | Despite product being a ‘dupe’, the judge finds it distinct and marketed as an affordable alternative." Click here to continue reading. (Subscription Required)
IP Watchdog Reports on Amici Backing Island IP’s Argument That Federal Courts Are Improperly Using Procedural Rules
"On Friday, November 22, the U.S. Supreme Court received several amicus briefs as well as the respondent’s brief in Island Intellectual Property LLC v. TD Ameritrade, Inc., a case challenging the federal judiciary’s application of procedural rules in patent cases. The petition argues that both district courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the […]
Law 360 Reports on TD Ameritrade Urging the High Court To Reject Patent Case
Charles R. Macedo, an attorney for Island IP, said in a statement it was happy with the amicus briefs and that the petition raises important questions. "TD Ameritrade’s response only reinforces the need for the Supreme Court to grant certiorari on the Federal Circuit’s overuse of Local Rule 36," Macedo said. "Like their arguments to […]
Patently-O Reports on Federal Circuit’s Practice of issuing No-Opinion Summary Affirmances in Patent Cases
Island Intellectual Property "The Island IP petition has garnered substantial amicus support, with three friend-of-the-court briefs and also a responsive brief from Ameritrade all filed in late November 2024. These submissions highlight distinct but complementary concerns about Federal Circuit practice, particularly focusing on the court’s frequent use of Rule 36 affirmances in patent cases." Click […]
13 A.R.E. Law Lawyers Named to 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to our Attorney’s for being named among of the Top Super Lawyers in New York. Attorneys are selected through a process that includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. Learn more here about Super Lawyers.Our 2024 Super Lawyers are: Kenneth P. George, Intellectual Property, Health Care Gary J. Gershik, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation […]
Patently-O and Law360 Reports on the Petition Filed challenging the Federal Circuit’s use of one-word Rule 36
Amster Rothstein & Ebenstein is pleased that Law360 and Patently-O have reported on the petition filed on the Federal Circuit misuse of Rule 36.A copy of the petition is available here.The Patently-O article is available here. (subscription may be required).Read the Law360 article here. (subscription required)