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Stephen G. Kunin to Serve as Director of J.D. and LL.M. Programs in Intellectual Property Law at George Mason University School of Law
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Alexandria, Va. - Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Kunin has been named the Director of the J.D. and LL.M. Programs in Intellectual Property Law at the George Mason University School of Law. Kunin, who will continue to serve as special ...
Oblon, Spivak Obtains Most U.S. Utility Patents in 2004
Thursday, March 24, 2005
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm obtained more U.S. utility patents in 2004 than any other law firm, with a total of 3,505 U.S. utility patents. "We are very proud to be the leading ...
The Trademark Reporter® Dedicates The 57th Year of the Annual Review to David Kera.
Friday, March 4, 2005
Our congratulations to David Kera on the well-deserved recognition he has received from the International Trademark Association (INTA). The 2005 Annual Review has been dedicated to David, in recognition of his 15 (plus) years of service to INTA and The Trademark Reporter.
Changes to Patent and Trademark Fees Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2005
Friday, December 31, 2004
Because of legislation recently passed by the United States Congress, certain USPTO Fees are to increase in a range of 15-25%. These changes became immediately effective upon enactment and signing of the bill by the President, which occurred on December 8, 2004. Most notable of the changes ...
Oblon, Spivak Partner Kathleen Cooney-Porter Appointed to USPTO Trademark Public Advisory Committee
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Alexandria, Va. - Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that Kathleen Cooney-Porter, a partner in the firm's Trademark and Copyright Department, has been appointed by Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans to the Trademark Public Advisory Committee of the ...
A Trademark Defendant Claiming The Defense Of Fair Use Does Not Need To Negate Likelihood Of Confusion
Wednesday, December 8, 2004
On December 8, 2004, the Supreme Court in KP Permanent Make-Up, Inc. v. Lasting Impression I, Inc. (No. 03-409), held that a trademark defendant claiming the defense of fair use under 15 U.S.C. § 1115(b)(4) need not negate a likelihood of confusion in order to prevail on this defense. The ...
Stephen G. Kunin Recognized at PTO Day Conference
Monday, December 6, 2004
Stephen G. Kunin, Of Counsel with Oblon, Spivak and former Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, was recognized by the IPO for 15 years of outstanding contributions in helping plan the annual PTO Day conference program. Mr. Kunin was ...
Oblon, Spivak Welcomes Steve Kunin
Thursday, September 30, 2004
Alexandria, Va. - Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephen G. Kunin, formerly Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is joining the Firm November 1st as Of Counsel. "We have built a ...
USPTO Patent Fees Effective October 1, 2004
Friday, August 27, 2004
Summary: The United States Patent and Trademark Office is adjusting certain patent fee amounts to reflect fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Also, we are adjusting, by a corresponding amount, a few patent fees that track the affected fees. The Director is authorized to adjust these ...
Oblon, Spivak Ranks #2 on Chambers USA List of Top Intellectual Property Practices in Virginia; Arthur Neustadt is Named Top IP Attorney
Monday, April 19, 2004
Alexandria, Va. -- The intellectual property law firm Oblon, Spivak, McClelland, Maier & Neustadt, P.C., is pleased to announce that the Firm has been recognized as a top firm for intellectual property in Virginia in the Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers. The Firm is ...