ROTHWELL FIGG - The U.S. Trademark Opposition Law Firm.  Rothwell Figg has substantial experience in representing global companies in trademark opposition proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Why work with us?  Here are a few reasons:

  • Our attorneys have represented clients in several hundred U.S. trademark opposition proceedings
  • Our client list includes well-known international brands
  • We offer reasonable hourly rates and/or fixed-fee options for each phase of the proceeding
  • We are leaders in the U.S trademark industry, and our professionals have served on the Executive Committee of the International Trademark Association and the INTA Trademark Mediators Network

Here are some of the clients who have retained our services:

  • Multinational consumer brand companies
  • U.S. consumer product and service companies
  • U.S. Healthcare System and wellness companies
  • Small business owners and start-ups
  • Non-profit associations
  • Multichannel retailers

Attorneys and law firms also seek out our services to represent their own clients or provide guidance and subject matter expertise.

To speak with our attorneys about your matter, please contact James Hastings at (914) 941-5668 or email: jhastings@rfem.com

Non profit trademark owners can be protective about their brand names, too.

Competing Alzheimer’s foundations recently battled it out in a trademark opposition before the Board.  In the end, the Board was more charitable to the Opposer, ruling in its favor on its likelihood of confusion claim.

Background.  In Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association

Third-parties routinely seek extensions of time to file a Notice of Opposition against pending trademark applications.  The time to oppose a trademark application is 30 days from the date of publication.   An additional 30-day extension will be granted upon request, while 90 day extensions must allege good cause.

Below is a list of representative trademark

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office  (USPTO) has adapted to the COVID-19 era.  Yet, performance challenges in certain operational areas remain.  This is the conclusion of the USPTO FY 2020 Annual Report.  Our previous article on TTAB statistics in the age of COVID-19 may be found here.

TTAB FY 2020 performance.   The TTAB is responsible

Recent TTAB filing statistics reveal that COVID-19 has not substantially impacted U.S. trademark opposition filings.  While trademark opposition filings are slightly below pace compared to last year, trademark cancellation activities are on the rise.  This is good news for brand owners and practitioners everywhere.  Our previously reported summary of 2019 TTAB statistics may be found

We recently spoke with Martin Hermida, intellectual property consultant at ClarkeModet in Uruguay, to discuss how COVID-19 has impacted Uruguay trademark opposition and cancellation rules and procedures.

1. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted your national trademark office’s policies and procedures regarding Uruguay trademark oppositions, cancellations, and invalidations?

The COVID-19 pandemic has not affected