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By Anne Lipp You are about to open your own, brand new business. Congratulations! But before you share your creations with the public, you know you need a catchy, clever name to identify your merchandise. You need a trademark. How do you go about choosing one? While it may be surprising to many, there are several […]
Trademark Tip of the Day: You may soon be able to register "immoral" or "scandalous" trademarks as a result of the impending hearing in Iancu v. Brunetti at the Supreme Court.
Iancu v. Brunetti: Supreme Court Grants Cert to “Scandalous Marks” Case
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Brief Background The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that will likely determine whether the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s ban on "scandalous" and “iBe wary of letters sent to your business that resemble communications from government agencies.
Many private companies send notices by mail that lead recipients to believe that fees are owed to government agencies.
An example is this misleading letter which at first glance looks like it is sent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, an actual governmental entity. It requests $ 890.00 for renewal of an existing trademark registration.
Only the fine print tells recipients that the "Patent & Trademark Office" is a private company, and the $ 890.00 fee is in excess of the fee charged by the United States Patent and Trademark Office to renew the registration of a trademark.
The elevated fee listed in this letter is actually intended to compensate this private company for filing the renewal application on behalf of the owner of the registration.
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Legendary chefs DelSignore and Yagihashi to open fine dining restaurant in Birmingham
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A bar-raising fine-dining restaurant from legendary chefs Luciano DelSignore and Takashi Yagihashi is coming to Birmingham's Cafe Via space.The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration are prioritizing challenging deceptive health claims.
The FTC and FDA recently issued notices to three companies who advertise that their products can treat Alzheimer’s, dementia, and related diseases, claiming such advertisements are deceptive. When the FTC evaluates claims about the efficacy and safety of foods, dietary supplements and drugs, the agency usually uses a substantiation standard of competent and reliable scientific evidence. The FTC can initiate civil enforcement actions when it determines that companies deceptively sell or promote health products.
Deceptive health claims such as these are particularly concerning to the FTC for several reasons. When consumers spend money on ineffective remedies, they may be unable to afford the effective medical care that they need. Similarly, time spent pursuing the false promise of an easy cure for serious diseases may delay the start of reputable medical treatments. There is also the possibility that untested products and supplements may contain ingredients that are actually harmful.
Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein, PLLC is pleased to announce that Lori Smith has been admitted as the firm’s newest partner. Lori joined our firm as an associate in 2017. Lori’s practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, change of domicile, child and spousal support modifications, changes to child custody and parenting time arrangements, and the termination of parental rights. We welcome Lori as a partner and look forward to many successful years together.
Lori K. Smith | Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein, PLLC
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Lori focuses her practice on all aspects of Family Law. She has successfully represented clients seeking divorce, change of domicile, child and spousal support modifications, changes to child custody and parenting time arrangements, and the termination of parental rights. She is a member of the Fami...Altman Weil has released its annual report tracking law firm mergers and acquisitions. The 2018 merger report documented 106 transactions, including Lippitt O'Keefe Gornbein's recent merger with the Serra Donovan Law Group.
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Serra Donovan Law Merges with Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein in Birmingham
/0 Comments/in Blog Post, News + Press /by VanessaBill Donovan Becomes Senior Counsel at Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein PLLC. The Serra Donovan Law Group is merging with the Birmingham law firm of Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein PLLC. In addition to its headquarters at 370 E. Maple Road in Birmingham, the expanded Lippitt O’Keefe Gornbein practice group will maintain offices in Rochester, Michigan, to serve clients […]