Getting a notice for an ex parte hearing can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the process. But don’t let the legal jargon or urgency throw you off. These hearings are often ...

Imagine this. You were just served with a Complaint for patent infringement and learn that, some years ago, your competitor was granted a patent giving them a legal monopoly to exclude others, ...

Section 1071 of the Lanham Act provides parties two options for appealing adverse ex parte decisions from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The dissatisfied party may either appeal to the ...