By: Alana M. Fuierer, Esq. Businesses often file federal trademark applications early—sometimes before a legal entity even exists. Later, businesses may assign intellectual property (IP), including registered trademarks, to an individual owner or a corporate affiliate for restructuring or other strategic reasons. These decisions may seem administrative, but they can carry significant consequences if ownership…
By: Teige P. Sheehan, Esq., Ph.D. A recent decision issued by the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals serves as a reminder to inventors to describe specific examples of their inventions in patent applications, not just broad descriptions of expansive categories that could theoretically cover the full invention’s scope but without guidance to embodiments they would…
By: Joseph T. Schuler, Esq. Intellectual property is often thought of as something held by big conglomerates, but it has become increasingly common for individuals to hold intellectual property rights including patents, trademarks, copyrights, or even trade secrets. With the Baby Boomers and Silent Generation expected to pass on significant wealth in the coming decades,…
By: Katelin J. Schaub Typo squatting and cybersquatting are different versions of domain squatting. Cybersquatting is the practice of registering a domain name that contains, or is confusingly similar to a registered trademark, to benefit from the goodwill of the brand. Typo squatting is the practice of registering a domain name that looks like the…
Associate Joseph T. Schuler of Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. was selected among just 12 young attorneys for the NDNY FCBA Trial Advocacy Program – an intensive federal-court training initiative that sharpened trial skills, fostered pro bono service and positioned him to make a meaningful impact in federal litigation.
By: Stephen P. Scuderi, Esq. Overview The Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA), introduced as bill S1546 in the U.S. Sente, represents a major legislative effort to rectify the harm caused by a series of Supreme Court decisions which dramatically narrowed the scope of what inventions were patentable in the United States. (see Bill S1546, May…
HRFM is proud to congratulate Alana M. Fuierer, Esq., a partner and leader of the firm’s Western New York office in Rochester, for being honored by recognition in the Rochester Business Journal and Rochester Daily Record’s Power 50 Law list! The honor, rightly bestowed on Alana…
By: Claire E. Reynolds-Peterson, Ph.D. & Teige P. Sheehan, Esq., Ph.D. A recent jury trial signals a possible important turning point in trademark holders’ ability to police others’ use of their marks even if such use is not necessarily use “as a trademark” per se. The Federal District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania…
HRFM is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 New York State Innovation Summit to be held in Rochester, New York, on October 29th and 30th. We are committed to supporting innovation and intellectual property in New York. Come visit us at the Summit, Table #118! #NYInnovationSummit #HRFM #IPInnovation #LawAndInnovation #NYtech
By: Morgan J. Sholtis and Teige P. Sheehan, Esq., Ph.D. A recent federal appeals court decision involving Walmart and designer Roxana Russell has created important new guidelines for how online marketplaces handle third-party sellers, with significant implications for businesses operating in the digital marketplace. The case offers crucial insights for creators of copyrightable works and…