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Amazon’s Brand Registry: What You Need to Know

Amazon's Brand Registry: What You Need to Know

April 2, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   In its 2023 Brand Protection Report, Amazon reveals its efforts to eliminate counterfeit products. Bolstered by more than $1.2 billion in investment and 15,000 personnel, from machine learning scientists to specialized investigators, the company secures its platform from counterfeiting, fraud, and abuses. Among its achievements, Amazon reports… Continue reading Amazon’s Brand Registry: What You Need to Know

How the “Titanic Law” Impacts Liability in the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

How the “Titanic Law” Impacts Liability in the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

March 29, 2024 |  By: David Trinnes   Grace Ocean, the owner of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge may face significant claims totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in damages. However, it may limit its exposure pursuant to a similar law which was also invoked by the owner of the… Continue reading How the “Titanic Law” Impacts Liability in the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

USPTO Guidance on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Patent Inventorship

This guidance, which took effect on February 13, 2024, clarifies that inventions facilitated by AI can still be patented and underscores the importance of human involvement in the inventive process to qualify for patent protection.

March 11, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   On February 12, 2024, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) released guidance and a solicitation for public comments on assessing inventorship in the context of inventions aided by artificial intelligence (AI). This guidance, which took effect on February 13, 2024, clarifies that inventions facilitated by… Continue reading USPTO Guidance on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Patent Inventorship

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Ranked as a Top Trademark Firm in World Trademark Review 1000

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig is proud to announce that it has been ranked in the 2024 WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals.

VIENNA, VA (February 23, 2024) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a veteran-owned law firm, is pleased to announce that it has been ranked in the 2024 edition of the WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. The WTR 1000, now in its 14th year, identifies the world’s leading trademark legal services providers through… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Ranked as a Top Trademark Firm in World Trademark Review 1000

Supreme Court To Review Arbitration Dispute Resolution Case

Supreme Court To Review Arbitration Dispute Resolution Case

February 23, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   The Supreme Court’s decision to grant certiorari in Wendy Smith et al. v. Keith Spizzirri et al. shines a spotlight on a pivotal issue within the realm of arbitration dispute resolution. This case underscores a significant divide among the federal circuit courts regarding the powers of Federal… Continue reading Supreme Court To Review Arbitration Dispute Resolution Case

The New H-1B Visa Landscape: Opportunities and Changes in 2024

February 20, 2024 |  By: Thomas Dunlap   What is an H-1B visa? It may not sound super exciting, but if you are an employer in the tech industry, particularly the high-technology industry, then you know what these are. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows companies in the US to employ foreign… Continue reading The New H-1B Visa Landscape: Opportunities and Changes in 2024

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Launches Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Task Force

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Launches Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Task Force

VIENNA, VA (January 25, 2024) – Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig (DBL), a renowned veteran-owned law firm, is proud to announce the establishment of a dedicated task force aimed at guiding clients through the intricacies of the recently enacted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA).   As businesses navigate an evolving regulatory landscape, compliance with transparency requirements becomes… Continue reading Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig Launches Corporate Transparency Act Compliance Task Force

The Corporate Transparency Act: What Every Business Needs to Know

Tom Dunlap delves into the intricacies of the Corporate Transparency Act, a groundbreaking law enacted by the U.S. Treasury Department's FinCEN

  In this episode of the Blackletter Podcast, host Tom Dunlap delves into the intricacies of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), a groundbreaking law enacted by the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes and Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Discover why the CTA is a game-changer for companies of all sizes, from small startups to… Continue reading The Corporate Transparency Act: What Every Business Needs to Know

Common Intellectual Property Disputes for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs with innovative products, services, or creative works may be vulnerable to intellectual property disputes. Learn about the risks to your business.

January 18, 2023 |  By: Thomas Dunlap Entrepreneurs often invest significant time, effort, and resources in developing new products, services, creative works, and technologies. This intellectual property is a valuable asset that requires protection from competitors who might copy or otherwise exploit it without permission. Of course, these claims go both ways: you need to… Continue reading Common Intellectual Property Disputes for Entrepreneurs

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)

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.