Whether you’ve dealt with a lawsuit or not,  you’ve probably seen them in enough movies and TV shows to have some idea what they are about.  One of the longest, most expensive, and most important phases of a lawsuit is called “discovery,” which is exactly what it sounds like.  In discovery, parties submit requests to … Read more

At the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, trademark disputes between parties are adjudicated by the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board.  These disputes take the form of cancellation proceedings (against existing registrations) and oppositions (against pending applications).  If you are involved in such a proceeding, you certainly need an attorney to have a good chance of … Read more