Overview
Alexander Trimes is an associate in the firm’s New York office. Alex received his J.D. from UCLA School of Law, where he served as co-editor in chief of the UCLA Entertainment Law Review. He was also a student clinician in the Documentary Film Legal Clinic. Before law school, Alex earned his B.A. in English from Boston College.
Clerk/Extern Experience
Law Clerk to the Honorable Steven Tiscione, U.S. Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of New York
Legal Extern to the Honorable S. James Otero, U.S. District Judge, Central District of California
Education
- University of California - Los Angeles - School of Law (UCLA) (J.D., 2020)
- Boston College (B.A. English, 2014)
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Latest Updates and News
Sound Marks – They Are More Than Just “Alright, Alright, Alright”
Key Takeaway: Non-traditional trademarks like sound marks can provide valuable protection for distinctive sounds that function as source identifiers, particularly where other forms of intellectual property protection may be unavailable....
Federal Circuit Affirms LeBron’s Priority in Marks I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE Based on Valid Assignment of Common Law Rights
Game Plan, Inc. (“Game Plan”), a nonprofit organization that supports student‑athletes in underserved communities, appealed a decision of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) to the Federal Circuit (see...
Commissioner’s Exercise of Vacant Director’s Duties Does Not Violate Appointments Clause
ARTHREX, INC. v. SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
Before Moore, Reyna, and Chen. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary: During vacancies of Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, the Commissioner of Patents may exercise the Director’s authority to decide rehearing of inter partes review decisions without violating the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.
