Mark Malek

U.S. Patent Number 10,000,000 Has Issued

On Tuesday, June 19, 2018, the United States Patent and Trademark Office issued U.S. Patent No. 10,000,000.  This is quite…

7 years ago

Former Bank Manager Convicted in Connection With Trademark Fraud

Over the years, several of our clients have received trademark solicitations from what appeared to be legitimate entities, but which…

9 years ago

Girl Scouts Launch Intellectual Property Patch

The Girl Scouts, in conjunction with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, have announced an Intellectual Property (“IP”) patch.…

9 years ago

Do the Redskins Have to Change Their Name? NO!

A Federal Judge ordered cancellation of the Washington Redskins federal trademarks. That is not the end of it. This does…

10 years ago

Can I License my Invention Without a Patent?

Technically, an invention can be licensed without having patent protection, but why would anyone pay for a right that was…

10 years ago

A Poor Man’s Patent is No Way to Patent Your Idea

A poor man's patent is not a good way to try to protect your invention. It does not give an…

10 years ago

New IP Czar Named

DC Attorney Danny Marti has been named the new IP Czar

11 years ago

Judge Randall Rader Resigns From Federal Circuit

Chief Judge Randall Rader Resigns as Chief but will remain on the Federal Circuit.

12 years ago

Is Fee Shifting The Solution To Abusive Patent Litigation Practices?

While fee shifting may be helpful in solving some of the abusive patent litigation practices that are out there now,…

12 years ago