(USPTO’s) prioritized examination program that aims to bring an application to final disposition within twelve months in exchange for an additional fee. Far fewer practitioners know there is an analog at the appeal stage: the Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program. Under a May…
PHILADELPHIA (January 2026) – Panitch Schwarze Belisario & Nadel LLP is proud to announce that attorney Steven D. Lustig has been named among World Trademark Review’s WTR 1000 ranking for 2026. The guide identifies the leading professionals and firms that…
The Federal Circuit in University of Strathclyde v. Clear-Vu-Lighting, 2020-2243 (Nov. 4, 2021) reminded practitioners and the PTAB that factual findings – including the presence of claim elements in prior art references and whether a person of skill (POSA) would…
In a November 5 opinion, the Federal Circuit reaffirmed in Celgene v. Mylan that venue for domestic entities in Hatch-Waxman disputes resides where the act of preparing the ANDA occurred or where it is submitted – neither of which was…
On June 29th, an auction for NFTs connected to famous Hot Wheels cars was concluded. I own an example of “Twin Mill,” and I have seen the life-sized replica at the SEMA Trade Show in Las Vegas (See below.) So…
U.S. trademark law extends benefits and protections to the owners of registered trademarks, but not every name or brand identity is eligible for registration, as evidenced by controversies involving organizations such as the Washington Redskins. One of the reasons an…
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