Jonathan E Moskin

October 24, 2024 | Law.com

Although pursuit of an appeal of an adverse ex parte decision from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to the Federal Circuit may under some circumstances prove to be quicker and less expensive, appeals to district courts are becoming increasingly attractive given recent changes in the law and USPTO practice in defending these actions. Based on the authors' recent experience in several such appeals, they can share the following lessons learned.

By Christopher P. Bussert and Jonathan E. Moskin

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