by Judith Grubner of Arnstein & Lehr’s Intellectual Property Practice Group The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit just made it easier to submit a specimen of use from a Web page to register a trademark for goods because it has rejected the Trademark Office’s requirement that an electronic specimen must contain a [...]

Chicago Partner David Sugar worked with Partner Michelle Novick and Associate Kevin Morse on a case in which they convinced U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Benjamin Goldgar to dismiss the Chapter 13 case of a debtor who was in debt to the firm’s condominium association client, for six years of past due assessments. After testimony, Judge Goldgar found in favor of the condominium [...]

This issue includes decisions and analysis on the refusal of the Hotels.com registration, the redefinition of photographers’ copyright interests, trademark rights for a clothing designer, licensing and security interests, Hallmark’s anti-SLAPP challenge against Paris Hilton, and more issues relevant to intellectual property. Arnstein & Lehr Intellectual Property Law Newsletter Winter 2009

Arnstein & Lehr attorney John L. Ropiequet, author The Supreme Court Limits Federal Preemption in Cuomo v. Clearing House Association, L.L. C. Supreme Court Limits Federal Preemption in Cuomo v. Clearing House Association, L.L.C.

Chicago Partner Robert E. McKenzie and Associate Robert A. McKenzie convinced the IRS to stop collection actions and abate more than $75,000 in income tax, penalties, and interest for an individual that the IRS alleged owed income taxes. The IRS sought to improperly collect the alleged balances, which had been discharged in bankruptcy and for which the [...]

Chicago Partner Hal Morris and Chicago Associate Jenifer Caracciolo, assisted by Hoffman Estates Partner J. William Braithwaite, secured a significant result in the Illinois Appellate Court, Second District.  Representing an Illinois Municipality accused of various violations of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, Arnstein & Lehr’s Municipal Litigation Group successfully defended the notice, agenda and manner [...]

West Palm Beach Partner and member of Arnstein & Lehr’s Intellectual Property Group,  Joel Rothman, was interviewed on South Florida Today, a daily morning news show on NBC serving South Florida. Joel discussed the business of iPhone/smart phone software application development,  explained how entrepreneurs can get started inventing their own software applications, as well as [...]

Chicago Partner and Chair of Arnstein & Lehr’s Tax Practice Group, Robert E. McKenzie, spoke to Small Business Advice Daily on C corporations and how they can protect wealth. The article, “Why Getting a C Corporation Might be Smart Business” was the November 30 article for the blog, which focuses on advice for small business [...]

West Palm Beach Partner Scott Frank discussed commercial leases, and what landlords are doing to get, and keep tenants in office spaces in The Real Deal. The article, “Take my office space, please,” appeared in the November 25 issue of the online magazine. Click here to read the full article.

Chicago Partner Mark Spognardi discusses union contribution audits in the November 2009 issue of The Builder. Dealing With Union Contribution Audits from Builder Volume 13, Issue 4

Chicago Partner and Chair of Arnstein & Lehr’s Tax Practice Group,  Robert E. McKenzie,  was asked for his thoughts in a 2010 Investment Guide article entitled Tax Informants Are on The Loose for Forbes.com. The article addresses how the IRS is enticing insiders to rat out big-dollar cheats and corporate tax shelters with larger paydays [...]

Chicago Partner  Samuel Levine will be speaking on December 9 at the Mechanics Lien and Construction Claims seminar, which is presented by Real Property Law, Construction Law and Mechanics Lien Subcommittee of the Chicago Bar Association (CBA). Samuel will be discussing bankruptcy and claims, as they relate to construction. Click here to see the full [...]

Arnstein & Lehr attorney John L. Ropiequet, author Cuomo v. Clearing House Association, L. L. C. The Supreme Court’s recent decision in the case. Cuomo v. Clearing House Association, L.L. C. : The Supreme Court Redefines the Federal-State Regulatory Ba…