What’s the hottest news in intellectual property right now? You guessed it. A poo-ey not-so-parody dog toy dilutes a whiskey brand’s trademarks.  Let’s back up. The case? VIP Products LLC v. Jack Daniel's Properties Inc., U.S. District Court for the District of...

As a nonprofit, your name and logo are more than just visual elements—they embody your mission, values, and the trust you've established with your community. But have you ever considered the risks of someone else using them without your permission?Partner Matt Saunders explains why protecting your nonprofit’s brand is essential and shares simple steps to safeguard your name and logo in this New...

This Friday is Valentine's Day, and, for athletic footwear and apparel giant Nike, love is in the “Air.” For Nike, February 14, 2025, will be all about celebrating the rerelease of the shoe that launched its fashion empire: the Air Jordan 1. This year marks the fortieth anniversary of Nike’s Air Jordan sneakers, and the footwear giant is going all out to celebrate the brand’s inaugural release –...

We are honored to share that Saunders & Silverstein LLP has achieved Silver ranking in the 2025 World Trademark Review WTR 1000 rankings of Recommended Law Firms. This recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in trademark law and the trust our clients place in us. The WTR 1000 is a globally respected guide spotlighting the world's leading trademark professionals....

On January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is increaseing some existing fees and introducing new surcharges relating to filing and prosecution of applications and maintenance of registrations. This email provides more details about these fees and surcharges and includes an updated version of our Trademark Fee Schedule and Hourly Rate Schedule.Application-Related...

US Ghost Adventures LLC, a provider of ghost tours and “haunted experiences” across the United States, has owned and operated The Historic Lizzie Borden House bed and breakfast and museum in Fall River, Massachusetts since 1996. Its business is dependent, of course, on the infamous true crime story of accused axe murderer Lizzie Borden, who allegedly killed her parents in cold blood on the...

Saunders & Silverstein is proud to announce that Matthew Saunders and Aaron Silverstein have been named Massachusetts Super Lawyers, and Kaitlyn Garvin has been named a Massachusetts Rising Star for 2024. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Each year, only 5...

Gabriele Fougner and Sarah Leighton will present to the Colorado Bar Association Intellectual Property Section on Thursday, September 12, 2024. This is a comprehensive program designed to demystify the process of trademark searching within the United States Patent and Trademark Office database. This program provides both a basic understanding of how to use the Trademark Search System, as well as...

Associate Gabriele Fougner recently reviewed "Intellectual Property and Sustainable Markets," for INTA's Trademark Reporter. The book, written by IP scholars Ole-Andreas Rognstad and Inger B. Orstavik and a cross-disciplinary team of contributors, offers a useful perspective on the ideal role IP rights should play in the United Nations’ global sustainable development goals (SDGs) since the SDGs...

January 18th is National Winnie the Pooh Day. On such a cuddly occasion you can’t help but reminisce about the “chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff”. When most people hear Winnie the Pooh, they think of the iconic image from their childhood, the fluffy yellow bear in a red t-shirt holding a pot of honey who has starred in over 15 feature films, nine short films, four television. shows,...