We have been following the story of the trademark application for FUCT that was originally filed with the USPTO in May 2011, in Class 25 for clothing, all the way to the US Supreme Court. Erik Brunetti, the owner of the trademark FUCT, challenged the...
Year: 2019
Happy 4th of July from the Marks Gray Immigration Team!
Red, White, and You! Learning about your options empowers you to achieve your goals. That's why we've made it our mission to provide you with practical and timely immigration information. Thank you for your readership and partnership… and Happy 4th of July! -...
Foreign Trademark Applicants and Registrants Now Required to Have US-Licensed Attorneys
On July 2, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) announced a new rule for applicants, registrants, and parties who live outside the country. They must be represented by a US-licensed attorney for filing applications and all activity with the USPTO and...
How to Verify the Work Authorization of Your F-1 Cap-Gap Students
For Form I-9 purposes, the following documents can serve as evidence of work authorization for cap-gap students: Expired EADs and Form I-20s endorsed by DSO recommending the cap-gap extension. These are acceptable through September 30 during the year the H-1B...
Visa Applications Now Require Social Media Info
The Department of State has updated application forms for immigrant and nonimmigrant visas to include requests for additional information, including emails, phone numbers, and social media identifiers. Applicants must now submit any usernames used on Facebook,...
FAQ: Non-Immigrant Visa Consular Processing
Non-immigrant visa consular processing can be a stressful process. This guide will help prepare those seeking a new visa at a consular post and facilitate the process. Download now.
We Welcome our New COO
We are pleased to introduce Kevin P. Russell, our new Chief Operating Officer. Kevin brings more than 25 years of experience in the legal field, most recently serving as the COO for a South Florida litigation boutique law firm for the past six years. He is also very...
Giselle Carson Featured in Florida Super Lawyers
“I’m honored to have been featured in the cover story of Florida Super Lawyers, ‘Who We Are’. It’s an inspiring and touching story about immigrant attorneys and our journeys to the United States.” Read the story.