The newsletter examines recent changes in copyright and trademark laws, Lanham Act, “Likelihood of Dilution” and architectural copyright. Arnstein & Lehr Intellectual Property Newsletter, Summer 2007 Publish at Scribd or explore others: Other Business & Legal patent copyright trademark

Arthur Klein and Jason Hirsh recently prevailed in the Illinois First District Court of Appeals on an interstate forum non conveniens appeal against a major manufacturer and retailer. Plaintiff, a Minnesota resident, brought suit in Cook County, Ill. against both the manufacturer and the retailer alleging negligence and strict liability. Plaintiff alleged that he injured [...]

On Wednesday, July 11, Arnstein & Lehr presented Cheryle Jackson, CEO and president of the Chicago Urban League, with the Arnstein & Lehr LLP 2007 Woman of Vision Award at the Women Business Leaders Networking Lunch. The event was held at Fulton’s on the River and sponsored by the firm’s Diversity Committee. “It was truly [...]

Paul Starkman has been inducted into The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers as a fellow. Election as a fellow is the highest recognition by ones colleagues of sustained outstanding performance in the profession, exemplifying integrity, dedication and excellence. The twelfth installation of fellows will be held November 10, 2007 in Philadelphia, coincident with the [...]

Arnstein & Lehr has launched a Religious Land Use Practice Group to counsel governmental and private clients on all aspects of religious land use freedoms and protections, including application and enforcement of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA), the Florida Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), and the protection and enforcement of related [...]

The Harvard Law Society will host a Role Models Reception and will recognize Howard Swibel as a Harvard Law School alumnus who is a role model for lawyers throughout Illinois and the nation. The Chicago area role models include lawyers, judges, authors, filmmakers, corporate general counsel, CEOs, journalists, and others. A reception honoring Swibel and [...]

Florida Partners Steven Daniels (West Palm Beach; real estate), Phillip Hudson, III (Miami; bankruptcy & creditors’ rights), Douglas Kniskern (Fort Lauderdale; estate planning), Jeffrey Shapiro (Miami; business litigation), and Harry Turk (Miami; employment & labor), were named Super Lawyers in the June 2007 edition of Florida Super Lawyers magazine. Candidates are evaluated on twelve indicators [...]