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Client Alert: GAO Bid Protest Operations Paused During Government Shutdown – Deadlines Tolled and EPDS Offline

The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has shut down operations due to a lapse in appropriations, including the Bid Protest Office.

October 1, 2025 |  By: Thomas Dunlap    The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has shut down operations due to a lapse in appropriations, including the Bid Protest Office. GAO has also issued instructions governing protests and filings during the shutdown. Key points below, followed by practical guidance for contractors and counsel.   What GAO… Continue reading Client Alert: GAO Bid Protest Operations Paused During Government Shutdown – Deadlines Tolled and EPDS Offline

DEALING WITH A “DEAD” TRADEMARK: THE BASICS

DEALING WITH A “DEAD” TRADEMARK: THE BASICS

July 29, 2025 |  By: Stephanie Fields and Thomas Dunlap   This article covers the basics of dealing with a “dead” trademark by defining the term, detailing certain situations when a dead trademark can be revived, and highlighting why it’s important to properly maintain your trademark registration. Additionally, this article describes some of the risks… Continue reading DEALING WITH A “DEAD” TRADEMARK: THE BASICS

DIY Patent Applications: Why Cutting Corners on Your Patent Could Cost You Everything

July 11, 2025 |  By: Thomas Dunlap    Many individuals and businesses are turning to Chat GPT or other generative AI tools to support and provide patent applications. But the ease of use does not imply that the outcome will be of high quality. A free patent application generated by AI technology might become your… Continue reading DIY Patent Applications: Why Cutting Corners on Your Patent Could Cost You Everything

Patent Monetization Mastery: Lessons and Advice

Patent Monetization Mastery: Lessons and Advice

April 15, 2025 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   A summary of insights from Anthony “Tony” Brown of Cascades Ventures on the Blackletter Podcast.   Introduction   On an episode of the Blackletter Podcast in 2023, host Thomas Dunlap had an enlightening conversation with Anthony “Tony” Brown, patent monetization expert and founder of Cascades Ventures. Across… Continue reading Patent Monetization Mastery: Lessons and Advice

Amazon APEX: A Guide for Patent Holders and eCommerce Sellers

Amazon APEX: A Guide for Patent Holders and eCommerce Sellers

April 14, 2025 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   Amazon’s third-party marketplace is a leading platform for eCommerce—but it’s also a hotspot for intellectual property disputes. For inventors, entrepreneurs, and established brands, unauthorized product listings can undermine years of innovation and investment.   The Amazon Patent Evaluation Express (APEX) program offers a fast, cost-effective alternative to… Continue reading Amazon APEX: A Guide for Patent Holders and eCommerce Sellers

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF THE “DOCTRINE OF FOREIGN EQUIVALENTS” WITHIN U.S. TRADEMARK LAW

UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF THE “DOCTRINE OF FOREIGN EQUIVALENTS” WITHIN U.S. TRADEMARK LAW

April 4, 2025 |  By: Stephanie Fields and Thomas Dunlap   When a U.S. trademark application contains non-English word mark elements, the “doctrine of foreign equivalents” may require the wording to be translated into English as part of the standard analysis of whether the mark can be registered. This article summarizes the basics of how… Continue reading UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF THE “DOCTRINE OF FOREIGN EQUIVALENTS” WITHIN U.S. TRADEMARK LAW

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Ranked Globally by WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Ranked Globally by WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

  TYSONS CORNER, VA (February 18, 2025) –Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 2025 edition of the WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.    The WTR 1000, now in its 15th year, identifies the world’s leading trademark legal services… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Ranked Globally by WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals

PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

October 11, 2024 |  By: Stephanie Fields and Thomas Dunlap   For veteran small business owners interested in bidding on federal and/or state government contracts, this article outlines the basic steps for: Registering with the federal government’s System Award Management site (SAM.gov) obtaining veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), and/or women-owned small… Continue reading PREPARING TO BID ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS: AN ENTRY GUIDE FOR VETERAN SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

August 12, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) published a Notice of Tribal Consultations seeking public comments on potential changes to its mentor-protégé joint venture program, citing a “perception that mentor-protégé joint ventures are winning an inordinate number of orders issued under small business multiple-award… Continue reading SBA May Limit Its Mentor-Protégé Joint Venture Program

No Wine Before Its Time: The Laws of Wine in the United States and Abroad

Wine laws in the United States and Abroad are complex and require a lot of careful planning if you are a winemaker or merchant.

July 29, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   There is nothing like sitting in front of a charcuterie plate laden with prosciutto and at least a triple crème, honey chevre (goat cheese), and maybe a huntsman cheese while sipping on a slightly chilled, smooth white burgundy, perhaps a Grand Cru Corton- Charlemagne from Louis Latour… Continue reading No Wine Before Its Time: The Laws of Wine in the United States and Abroad

Intern Program

As part of our effort to recruit, develop and retail the best and brightest attorneys, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig offers a summer intern program for promising law school students who are looking to work as part of an innovative and incredibly successful team. With a global team of lawyers, selected candidates are able to work on high level projects in a collaborative space.

Paralegals and Legal Support Staff

At Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, our team of paralegals and staff work together collaboratively along side our attorneys toward a common goal. We have created a positive work environment where our paralegals and legal assistants work to successfully reach firm-wide goals and support each other to combine individual strengths to enhance team performance. They regularly assist our attorneys with organizing and maintaining files, conducting legal research, and preparing documents.