No Joy in Mudville: Federal Circuit Affirms Aaron Judge and MLBBPA’s Priority in Marks All Rise and Here Comes the Judge Based on Extensive Evidence of Licensed Use
Today, Aaron Judge (“Judge”) is a household name for sports fans across the United States. However, in 2017, Judge was just entering the Major League Baseball scene and carving out...
In Rare Win for an Applicant, Federal Circuit Reverses TTAB’s Determination That Mark Kahwa Was Not Registerable
Bayou Grande Coffee Roasting Company (“Bayou Grande”), a coffee company based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, faced a long and winding road to register its mark KAHWA in connection with...
Microgravity Biomanufacturing: Promise, Proof, and Practical Challenges in Orbit
Biomanufacturing in microgravity is emerging as a significant area of technical and commercial interest, but recent research suggests that intellectual property strategy may be as critical as access to orbit....
Domain Name Disputes: When UDRP Works—And When It Doesn’t
Key Takeaway: While the UDRP can be a fast and cost effective way to recover domain names registered in clear bad faith, it may not succeed in disputes involving legitimate...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: How to Acquire & Enforce Non‑Traditional Marks
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Rosaleen Chou and Jacob Rosenbaum explore strategies for acquiring, protecting, and enforcing non‑traditional trademarks, including trade dress, color, sound, and other unconventional...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: IP in Action: Top 10 Patent, Trademark & Copyright Cases of 2025
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partners Jared Bunker and Lynda Zadra‑Symes review the most significant patent, trademark, and copyright decisions of 2025. The presentation covers key developments...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Multifaceted Discrimination in the Legal Community: Intersectionality of Gender, Race, Ethnicity, and Sexual Orientation
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, partner Jeff Van Hoosear and Chief Diversity & Talent Development Officer Terra Davis examine the concept of intersectionality and its impact within...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: Federal Funding & Legal Landmines: A Guide for In‑House Teams
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Lance D. Smemoe provides a practical overview of the intellectual property risks associated with federal funding and government contracts. Lance discusses how...
4th Annual MCLE-a-thon: The Equality Machine: AI as an Innovator, Innovation Tool, IP Disruptor, & Public Good
As part of the firm’s 4th annual MCLE‑a‑thon, Professor Orly Lobel explores the transformative role of artificial intelligence as an innovation driver, intellectual property disruptor, and potential public good. Drawing...
