Our practice includes all aspects of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret law, including counseling, prosecution, licensing, litigation and monetization.
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Dedicated to protecting our clients’ ideas and innovations, we provide full-service IP coverage in virtually every technology and product category, ranging from consumer goods, electronics, and manufacturing to the Internet, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
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Berenato White client Vossen Wheels was recently awarded a Temporary Restraining Order against Redline Wheels - providing immediate relief against the sale of wheel knock-offs. A big win for Vossen and a testament to the value of proper patent and trademark filing.
This month ICANN is expanding the number of generic top level domains (gTLDs). What should you do to protect your trademark online? Find out at the BW blog http://ow.ly/pvUqo
Get more info on recent AIA changes and their impact in this BW whitepaper by Steve Kelber-Registered Patent Attorney http://ow.ly/pa17Y
Mr. Kelber has nearly 30 years of experience in all stages of patent and trade secret law. He has served as lead counsel in numerous patent...
AIA has brought significant changes to the way the Board at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO) hears cases. Learn more in our latest blogpost http://ow.ly/p9YEL
The America Invents Act (AIA) was passed and signed into law in 2011, but many major provisions just recently took effect. This legislation has...
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of MLK's "I Have A Dream" speech demonstrates an interesting point about copyright law. http://ow.ly/oykZV
The fact that we do not hear or see the entire Dr. Martin Luther King "I have a Dream" speech played on radio or television, or transcribed in the...
Pending Legislation and Executive Actions are attempting to curb Patent Abuses. Learn more at our latest post http://ow.ly/ocjsC
Per a recent Supreme Court ruling, human genes cannot be patented but genetic material created in the lab is eligible for patent protection. Get an update on this biotechnology patent law ruling on our blog http://ow.ly/mNurG
Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions highlight some of the nuances of IP law. Our recent blog post explains http://ow.ly/mHzR5
Two recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions highlight some of the nuances of intellectual property (IP) law. The decisions deal with the reselling of...
Should you request a Special Master to help move your IP case along? Some things to consider http://ow.ly/mHzyo
When in patent or intellectual property (IP) litigation, under certain circumstances you might want to request a Special Master to help move your...
Our own Joe Berenato has recently been appointed Special Master to oversee a key Pharma case by the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Congrats Joe. http://ow.ly/mHzeT
Berenato & White, LLC attorney Joseph W. Berenato, III has been appointed Special Master pursuant to Rule 53 of the Federal Rules of Civil...
Please welcome Corinne Pouliquen, our newest IP attorney http://ow.ly/mHyrZ
Berenato and White would like to welcome our newest attorney, Corinne Marie Pouliquen. Corinne comes to us with an impressive track record in...
Connect with us at our LinkedIn Company profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/company/2814099?trk=tyah
Welcome to the company profile of Berenato & White, LLC on LinkedIn. BERENATO & WHITE, LLC is one of Maryland’s most trusted names in Intellectual Property (IP)...
Are you confused about Trademarks and Service Marks? Our latest blog post will help you get clarification and reduce confusion:
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/trademark-service-mark-approval
When the Trademark Office evaluates whether there is a likelihood of source confusion between two or more marks, there are often times when you need to think outside the box. Learn more
Everything you need to know about generic Top-Level Domains can be found in our latest blog post:
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-new-gTLDs
ICANN has been promoting an initiative to increase the number of generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). These new gTLDs are expected to become live mid-2013. What trademark owners need to address...
What you need to know about the "first-to-file" rules are summed up in our latest blog post: http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/should-you-be-filing-prior-to-pto-changes
For reasons explained below, we are recommending to our clients that the following patent applications be filed in the USPTO by or before March 15, 2013...
Copyright, Trademark Or Patent…Oh, My
Read our latest blog post: http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/copyright-trademark-or-patent
You create a unique design and want to protect your rights in it. But how? Should you apply for a copyright, a trademark or a design patent? The answer ~ it depends. We often find confusion surrounding designs. We may get a request to file a design patent, but a copyright application is more a...
If you have pending US Patent applications or maintenance fees coming due, you may have an opportunity to avoid some upcoming price increases. Find out more at our latest blog post:
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/higher-US-patent-office-fees-to-take-effect
The United States Patent Office will implement a major fee adjustment schedule on March 19, 2013. Learn more.
Fee Increase takes effect on 3/19/13 at US Patent Office - http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/higher-US-patent-office-fees-to-take-effect
The United States Patent Office will implement a major fee adjustment schedule on March 19, 2013. Learn more.
Critical Patent Filing Deadline approaching on 3/16/13 - http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/aia-patent-filing-deadline
Although the America Invents Act (AIA) became effective September 16, 2012, the specific aspects of the Act have been implemented in phases. Changes effective in March 2013 include implementation of a First To File system. See filing deadlines..
Learn why selecting a business name or the names of your products can be so critical ... and how long it takes to register those names. The details are in our latest blog: http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/business-name-trademark-steps
A trademark is a symbol of the quality of your products and services, as well as your company’s good will. Simply stated, it is an important business asset that should be protected. Learn more about trademarks.
Ever wonder how long it takes to register your patent?
Find your answer in our latest blog post:
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/how-long-does-a-patent-trademark-registration-take
The PTO’s 2012 Performance and Accountability Report specifies that the average total pendency for a patent application in 2012 was 32.4 months. Once the patent application is filed in the PTO, it takes...
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/blog/john-white-co-chair-2013-patent-law-institute
Berenato & White, LLP is pleased to announce that partner, John M.
What are your New Year's Resolutions?
Do they include evaluating your business?
Our recommendation for your business --
http://www.bw-iplaw.com/new-years-resolutions
Review your trademark registrations and current usage of those marks. Evaluate whether your original registration is keeping up with new ways of conducting business. Ensure that your goods and services are fully protected.
Understand issues concerning Intellectual Property by watching the overview video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hkW8hB-B918
For more videos on Intellectual Property categories, visit our Video Library: http://www.bw-iplaw.com/gallery-video
The Institute is designed to be of ultimate practice value to all three subgroups in the patent law community: patent prosecutors, patent litigators, and strategic/transactional lawyers. The two-day schedule includes seven plenary sessions of interest to all patent lawyers and five breakout sessions...
Virtual Patent Marking is the topic of our blog post.
To learn more, visit: http://bw-iplaw.com/blog
Check the Berenato & White IP Law Blog for regular updates on protecting your ideas and innovations.
For an overview of our firm and the services we can provide, watch this video overview: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTN7j0sAnB4
Overview of IP Law Services provided by Berenato White IP Law Firm in Bethesda, MD.
Our latest blog post: http://bw-iplaw.com/american-inventors-act-%E2%80%94-changes-already-effect
We at Berenato & White are pleased to bring you periodic information through our blog. This month’s topic covers some of the changes related to the Leahy-Smith American Inventors Act (“AIA”) that are already in effect.
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