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International Trademark Registration: The Madrid System (WIPO)

Protecting marks outside of the United States through "International Trademark Registration," commonly known as "The Madrid System"

International Trademark Registration 10.20.23  |  By: Thomas Dunlap   The blog post, “What are the Types of Trademarks,” explained the distinction between Trademarks, Service Marks, State Marks, Federal Marks, and Common Law Marks, which are common types of protection for marks in the United States. This blog post concentrates on protecting marks outside of the… Continue reading International Trademark Registration: The Madrid System (WIPO)

Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy

If you collect any data from your website visitors, especially personally identifiable information/PII, your website needs a privacy policy.

Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy   September 27, 2023   |   By: Thuan Tran and Thomas Dunlap   In this day and age, data privacy is a hot topic. Many Americans believe their personal data is less secure now than ever and that data collection poses more risks than benefits.[1] For this reason, among… Continue reading Why Your Website Needs a Privacy Policy

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Is Awarded NIH Trademark Related Services Contract

VIENNA, VA (September 6, 2023) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a National Institutes of Health (NIH) contract for Trademark Related Services.   With the award of this contract, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig will be going into its sixth year providing… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Is Awarded NIH Trademark Related Services Contract

Five Major Misconceptions in Global Brand Protection: An International Trademark Law Guide for US Companies

International trademark law is rife with misconceptions and myths. US companies looking for how to file an international trademark

Five Major Misconceptions in Global Brand Protection: An International Trademark Law Guide for US Companies   August 30, 2023   |   By: Thomas Dunlap   The world is a bigger place each year. Brand access to global markets has become a matter of simply creating content on the web to reach new customers. Whether it is… Continue reading Five Major Misconceptions in Global Brand Protection: An International Trademark Law Guide for US Companies

Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media

With the rise of social media, witness tampering has evolved.

August 8, 2023   |   By: Thomas Dunlap   Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media   Witness tampering has been central to several significant political and legal scandals throughout US history. Defined as the act of attempting to improperly influence, intimidate, or impede a witness’s testimony or cooperation in legal proceedings, the consequences of… Continue reading Witness Tampering in the Age of Social Media

How Law Firms Are Responding to the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

By: Tom Dunlap  [4/15/22] As the Russian invasion of Ukraine continues, the world continues to watch on in near-unanimous bewilderment. Many hope for a swift conclusion; however, the is a growing fear that the conflict will escalate into the most consequential humanitarian crisis and military conflict since World War II.  The conflict has already spilled… Continue reading How Law Firms Are Responding to the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Survival Guide for a Company After It Has Been Blindsided by a Founder

By: Tom Dunlap [3/2/22] Your company’s founder has been at the helm for years, and everything seems to be going well – they’ve worked hard, developed a great team, and the future looks bright. Then it happens. A tweet, an email, comments in an interview, or a private conversation that gets leaked – it could… Continue reading Survival Guide for a Company After It Has Been Blindsided by a Founder

I Received a “Cease and Desist” Letter – What Should I Do?

By: Tom Dunlap [2/11/22] Receiving a “cease and desist” letter from a lawyer can be stressful and sometimes confusing, and it’s not always clear whether and how a person should respond.  A “cease and desist” letter or “demand” letter is a letter, usually from an attorney, that accuses you of doing something improper or unlawful… Continue reading I Received a “Cease and Desist” Letter – What Should I Do?

Counterfeit goods are flooding the internet. What can we do?

By: Tom Dunlap [2/10/22] It used to be that counterfeit goods in the United States originated in well-known places like New York City’s Canal Street, or perhaps other niches in a city near you. Back then, getting a Rolex sold out of someone’s jacket or a Chanel handbag from a street vendor’s coat hanger made… Continue reading Counterfeit goods are flooding the internet. What can we do?

Can I Lose My Trademark Rights If I Don’t Sue Infringers?

By: Tom Dunlap  [2/1/22] Many people believe that trademark rights can be “abandoned” or lost if the trademark owner fails to object to infringing uses of the mark, but that is not entirely accurate.  There is a great deal of uncertainty in the courts with respect to the effect on one’s trademark rights of a… Continue reading Can I Lose My Trademark Rights If I Don’t Sue Infringers?

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.