U.S. Trademark Counsel LLC, a trademark protection law firm, is pleased to introduce its “Trademark Litigation Basics” series.  Trademark Litigation Tips is specifically tailored to general counsel and outside counsel of consumer product companies who seek general knowledge and information regarding their trademark infringement cases.

Trademark Litigation Basics is a valuable resource for attorneys without specific training in trademark law and brand protection.  One of the key mission’s of Trademark Litigation Tips is to provide procedural and evidentiary advice regarding trademark opposition and trademark cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Before you unknowngly make a mistake regarding the handling of your trademark opposition or trademark cancellation matter, contact James Hastings to order a copy of our handbook “The Trademark Cancellation and Trademark Opposition Manual.”  In it you will find useful tips and traps for handling your trademark opposition or trademark cancellation proceeding, including:

  • Plaintiff’s burden of proof
  • Effective affirmative defenses and counterclaims
  • How to save money on your legal budget

 

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James Hastings is an attorney with the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Practice Group of Practus, LLP.  He is a certified mediator of the INTA Panel of Mediators, an international roster of select professionals with expertise in trademark dispute resolution.

James is…

James Hastings is an attorney with the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Practice Group of Practus, LLP.  He is a certified mediator of the INTA Panel of Mediators, an international roster of select professionals with expertise in trademark dispute resolution.

James is the publisher of Trademark Opposition Lawyer, an online advisory dedicated to helping brand owners understand important issues that arise in proceedings before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.  His commentary has been featured on Corporate Counsel, Law.com, LegalZoom,and other digital publications.

He devotes his practice to trademark opposition and trademark cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board of the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Over the course of his career, he has represented the interests of numerous national and international brand owners in trademark litigation matters in both the U.S. District Courts and before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Prior to his current affiliation with Practus, LLP, James was in-house counsel to a New England-based catalog retailer, where he was responsible for developing trademark portfolio acquisition, protection, and licensing strategies.  Earlier in his career, he was a partner and associate at intellectual property law firms in New York, where he was engaged in trademark portfolio and intellectual property protection work on behalf of well-known fashion and personal care brands.

James is a member of the New York and Connecticut bars.  He has lectured at University MBA programs and legal education conferences on the issues of trademark protection and e-commerce law.

Past and Present Membership

  • International Trademark Association
  • Association Corporate Counsel

  • National E-tailing and Mail Order Organization of America

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