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Will USCIS speed things up with higher fees, new forms and new filing locations?
On April 1, 2024, USCIS rolled out significant increases to its fee schedule and changed the employment-based immigration forms and filing requirements. The new tiered fee structure is being challenged in court because of its lack of transparency and justification. ...
We are excited to welcome our new summer associate John Barry!
John is attending Florida State University College of Law. Get to know him below: I have always loved reading and writing and wanted to pursue a career path that focused on those things. In high school, I joined the mock trial team and loved it. I knew from then that...
A Whirlwind of Education, Meetings and Great Food
Trademarks, copyrights, AI, Google Trends, case law updates, Live Stream IP violations, and USPTO expert database searches were some of the many subjects I learned more about during the International Trademark Association’s Annual Conference in Atlanta. Logan McEwen...
San Francisco Sues Oakland Over Airport Name
When trademarks contain geographic locations, does that make their enforcement more difficult? If a bagel shop calls itself “Augusta’s Best Bagels,” how much hold does it have on the name “Augusta” in connection with bagels? If another bagel shop opened up calling...
Marks Gray attorneys recognized by the Fourth Circuit Judiciary for Pro Bono service
Last month, Marks Gray attorneys Nicholas V. Pulignano, Jr., Logan McEwen and Crystal T. Broughan were recognized by the Fourth Circuit judiciary at the Duval County Courthouse for performing at least 20 hours of pro bono service in the past year. Read full article - ...
Giselle Carson | May 2024 Q&A | Corporate Immigration & Compliance
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. Giselle infuses her corporate immigration work with personal experience, boundless energy, and unwavering passion to help clients achieve their...
Why Did Musicians Seeking to Reclaim Copyright Decide to Settle?
When an artist grants the transfer or license of copyrighted material to another party, is that assumed to be in perpetuity or can they reclaim copyright at some point? Is it solely on the creator to set time limits for these agreements? Fortunately for creators, the...
Would You Confuse Casa Azul with Clase Azul? A Judge Says No
Is a similar trademark name enough to prove trademark infringement? We have seen in a recent ruling regarding tequila companies with products Casa Azul and Clase Azul that the answer is: No. Specifically, a judge has denied Casa Tradicion’s lawsuit against Casa Azul...