Steven D Lustig

September 26, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

When something is referred to as a "knockoff" it typically implies that the knockoff product is similar in appearance to an earlier product and is unlawful. But that is not always the case. Indeed, there can be infringing knockoffs and noninfringing knockoffs. It depends on the facts and circumstances.

By Steven D. Lustig

8 minute read

July 26, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

In the past few years, there has been a significant rise in misleading notices directed to owners of trademark applications and registrations. Such misleading scams are solicitations often trying to get trademark owners to pay money for services that either do not exist or are unnecessary.

By Steven D. Lustig

7 minute read

March 29, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

The legal requirements for successful expungement and reexamination proceedings are a high bar. So, care must be taken when pursuing these actions.

By Steven D. Lustig

7 minute read