The Adult Survivors Act (“ASA”) took effect in New York State on November 24, 2022. The ASA amends the statute of limitations in New York for civil actions arising
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In an effort to move to fully electronic processing of trademark applications and registrations and to positively impact the environment by reducing the use of paper, effective June 7, 2022,
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Debtor fails to comply with the terms of his or her contractual obligations. Creditor then sues Debtor for breach of contract and ultimately prevails and obtains a judgment against Debtor.
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On June 24, 2020, Long Island joined the rest of New York State, with the exception of New York City, in entering Phase 3 of re-opening for business. Those non-essential
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On June 3, 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO”) launched a COVID-19 Response Resource Center (“Resource Center”) to provide a central hub for information about the PTO’s
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In recognition that the COVID-19 pandemic has imposed significant hardships on trademark applicants and registrants, pursuant to the authority provided to it by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security
On April 28, 2020, pursuant to the authority provided to it by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO” or
Continue Reading The U.S.P.T.O Extends Waiver of Trademark-Related Timing Deadlines Under the CARES Act and Provides Other Relief to Trademark Applicants and Owners
Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, some entities continue to seek to profit by sending misleading fee-requesting trademark maintenance and renewal solicitations to unsuspecting entrepreneurs, businesses, and consumers. Recently, we had
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Like most other areas of life, the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting trademark deadlines imposed by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“PTO” or “Office”). In recognition of the difficulties
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