One of the many possible things you can submit with your O-1 application to show that you are at the top of your field is a scholarly article (or several!) that you have had published. What exactly makes an article "scholarly," though? What kinds of pieces should you...
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Tips for Business Owners: Registering Your Company Name as a Trademark – The Importance of Classes
Clients often tell me they just want to “trademark” the name of their company -- using trademark as a verb. I explain that the company name is the trademark, and that they need to register the trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). ...
O-1 Questions: What Is Needed to Prove Contributions of Major Significance to Your Field?
If you want to qualify for an O-1 visa, you need to show that you are one of the best in your particular field. One of the ways to do this is to show that you have made major contributions to that field. These contributions must be original, and they can be...
How Do You Obtain Permission to Use Someone Else’s Original Copyright Protected Materials?
Preparing copyright applications for clients can lead to tough questions, such as, “Does this book only contain your original work? Not original work from a third party?” I always review the complete, submitted work that is the subject of a copyright application for...
O-1 Questions: How Can You Show Evidence of Judging Others’ Work?
In order to qualify for an O-1 visa, it is important to convince USCIS that you are successful and well-respected in your specific field. One accomplishment that can go a long way towards proving this argument is if you have served as a judge over other people's work....
Check out Ed Booth on Channel 4 News!
Check out Marks Gray aviation attorney Edward Booth, coined as News4Jax's "Aviation Expert," interviewed by Channel 4 on a recent tragic plane accident in Duval County. https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/06/27/fatal-plane-crash-in-arlington-on-sunday-morning/
12 Marks Gray Attorneys Named to 2021 Florida Super Lawyers Lists!
Please join us in congratulating the 12 Marks Gray attorneys who have been named to the 2021 Florida Super Lawyers & Rising Stars lists! Less than 5% of attorneys are honored by Super Lawyers and less than 3% are Rising Stars within each region! 2021 Florida Super...
Trademark Registration or Copyright Registration, What is the Difference, and Do I Need One?
Do you own a business? Or are you an author, photographer, or composer who openly publishes your work? If you answer yes to any of these questions, then it might be beneficial to ask yourself: “Do I own any trademarks? Have I published any works that need copyright...