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  • May 20, 2024

    First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US

    by Mike Smith | World Intellectual Property Review

    BSKB partner Michael Smith was recently published in World Intellectual Property Review’s INTA 2024 Special Edition. His article “First to use: priority of trademark rights in the US” highlights the importance of establishing priority of use in trademark enforcement.

  • October 19, 2023

    Taking off the cloak of invisibility

    by MaryAnne Armstrong, Ph.D. | World Intellectual Property Review

    Dr. MaryAnne Armstrong was published in World IP Review’s latest edition of WIPR Diversity. Dr. Armstrong touches on the topic of traditionally marginalized groups and how they can often struggle at work to reveal their invisible diversities.

  • September 8, 2023

    USPTO proposals could increase burden on TM counsel

    by Rani Mehta | Managing IP

    BSKB Partner Michael Smith was recently quoted in an article for Managing IP.

Birch, Stewart, Kolasch & Birch, LLP is an internationally-recognized and highly-respected intellectual  property law firm committed to obtaining and enforcing IP rights for our clients.

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BSKB Seminar Series 2025Educating the Future

For over 40 years, BSKB has been providing participants of our annual educational seminars with comprehensive overviews of U.S. patent law as well as brand protection & trademark law. In April we host our week-long U.S. Brand Protection & Trademark Seminar, and in June we host our three-week Summer Patent Seminar. For more information, click the link below.

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