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Tag: thomas dunlap

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?

The 2020 Trademark Modernization Act Changing the Litigation Equation

By: Tom Dunlap The Trademark Modernization Act (TMA) is an amendment to the Lanham Act concerning trademark disputes, signed on Dec. 27, 2020. The TMA includes a number of changes and enhancements to trademark disputes. The changes concerning actions at the USPTO are tremendous and the subject of another article. These few paragraphs concern the… Continue reading The 2020 Trademark Modernization Act Changing the Litigation Equation

ANDA in Action: Merck’s Diabetes Drug is At the Center of Another Patent Infringement Case

By Thomas Dunlap [Dec. 08, 2020]  Nearly two years before patent expiration, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp’s (Merck) diabetes drug, Janumet, is at the center of another patent infringement case. In response to an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) filed with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by Ajanta Pharma Ltd., Merck is suing for… Continue reading ANDA in Action: Merck’s Diabetes Drug is At the Center of Another Patent Infringement Case

Smells Like Summary Judgment: Marc Jacobs vs. Nirvana in IP Infringement Suit

Marc Jacobs Files a Motion to Dismiss Nirvana’s Suit Alleging Copyright and Trademark Infringement  By Thomas Dunlap “It’s ironic how much trouble a smile can cause,..” lawyers for Marc Jacobs wrote in a motion to dismiss the two-year lawsuit brought by the holder of the 90s grunge band Nirvana’s Intellectual Property. [1] In 2018, Nirvana,… Continue reading Smells Like Summary Judgment: Marc Jacobs vs. Nirvana in IP Infringement Suit

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law

By Phil Schwartz, Tom Dunlap, and Ithi Joshi [03.20.2020]   On March 18, 2020, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA” or the “Act”) in a 90-8 vote and President Trump immediately signed the bill into law thereafter. The new law provides free screening and testing, paid leave, and enhanced unemployment… Continue reading The Families First Coronavirus Response Act Becomes Law

A New USPTO Rule Requires Foreign Trademark Applicants to Hire U.S. Based Attorneys

By Thomas Dunlap Partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig   [10.02.2019 Leesburg] The number of new trademark filings from international, or non-US companies has increased dramatically in the last decade.  Until recently, these international trademark applications were filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) by non-US based companies through their foreign lawyers… Continue reading A New USPTO Rule Requires Foreign Trademark Applicants to Hire U.S. Based Attorneys

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.