Insights on Trademark

Today, the Federal Trade Commission adopted a final rule purporting to ban noncompete covenants for workers nationwide, which will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Register, unless first enjoined in long-anticipated litigation to challenge the FTC’s attempted rulemaking.

In an industry known for its fast-paced changes, 2024 will be no different for cannabis.

After enjoying several decades of acceptance across many circuit courts, the future of the so-called “Rogers test” is uncertain.

With 2024 underway, our team highlights 10 of the most pressing legal issues facing the media and entertainment industry this year.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm and partner Imron Aly have been shortlisted for the annual Managing IP (MIP) Americas Awards.

Consumer Products Industry Group Co-Leader and New York Fashion Lawyer Michelle Mancino Marsh was quoted by BuzzFeed discussing the prevalence of design theft in the fashion industry, the importance of proactive legal measures for design protection, and the value of anti-counterfeiting programs in educating public and law enforcement about identifying knockoffs.

The world of music often sees as much drama in the courtroom as on the stage. One fight that frequently results in protracted, expensive, and bitter legal disputes is over ownership of a band or group name.

Danielle Bulger will speak at the ASU Law McCarthy Institute and UCLA Institute for Technology, Law & Policy Second Annual Copyright Symposium on March 8, 2024.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that International Practice Co-Leader Hunter T. Carter and Partner Cristina A. Carvalho have been named to Latinvex’s 2024 Top 100 Lawyers list, an annual ranking of leading attorneys from international law firms that serve as go-to advisors for Latin American companies.

ArentFox Schiff is proud to announce the firm has been recognized by the 2024 JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, which acknowledges top authors and firms for the visibility and engagement their thought leadership earned among readers in select subjects during the past year.

The sports industry experienced a year of considerable change in 2023, presenting new opportunities for athletes, team owners, and corporate sponsors.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that five practice areas and 11 attorneys were recognized by Chambers Global 2024.

ArentFox Schiff LLP is proud to announce that the firm’s Trademark practice group and nine attorneys have been ranked in 2024 WTR 1000 – the World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, the definitive guide for Trademark practitioners around the globe.

Partner Marylee Jenkins, an alumna of New York Law School (NYLS), will present at the NYLS IP Law Society and the Media, Entertainment, and Fashion Law Second Annual Symposium.

As we enter into this second full year of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, a clear understanding of the technology and its legal implications becomes crucial for every General Counsel (GC).

On December 5, 2023, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedent-setting decision in favor of the prominent skateboarding footwear and apparel brand, Vans.

As 2023 came to an end, it offered a prime opportunity to examine significant legal developments in intellectual property case law and implications for the real estate industry in the year to come.

Partner Ross Panko was quoted on the major trademark trends attorneys anticipate could impact matters in 2024.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the election of 16 new partners, effective January 1, 2024.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Chairman Anthony V. Lupo has received the prestigious Trademark Prosecutor of the Year award by the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (BADC).

ArentFox Schiff is advising famed French fashion designer Christian Louboutin, known for his red-soled shoes, in a joint lawsuit filed with social media giant Meta against alleged counterfeiter Cesar Octavio Guerrero Alejo.

ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms® which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.

ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Firmwide Co-Managing Partner Cristina Carvalho has been named to Washingtonian’s 2023 list of the “Most Powerful Women in Washington.”

Partner Elizabeth Cohen was quoted by Managing IP discussing the US Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) updated Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) and its potential impact on the system’s pricing, search capabilities, and user experience.

Trademark & Advertising Associate Thorne Maginnis will present at the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association’s (ABPI) 43rd Congress in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, August 21, 2023.