LEO STOLLER

CHICAGO--According to law.com Infringement Is Everywhere: Congress Addresses 'Orphaned Works'Congress and the Copyright Office are taking steps to address the growing problem of "orphaned works." A work is orphaned when the copyright owner can't be found, but a person using that work without permission still risks liability down the road. Even innocently posting an old prom photo online could, theoretically, lead to damages. However, to forego the use of orphaned works could diminish our culture of creativity according to Melise Blakeslee of McDermott, Will & Emery.

Leo Stoller is a trademark and copyright expert. Stoller provides intellectual property valuations, expert witness testimony, brief writing for legal professionals contact him at
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CHICAGO--LEO STOLLER URGES THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD TO RULE ON STOLLER'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN GOOGLE PETITION TO CANCEL PROCEEDING. Stoller filed a Petition to cancel Google's Inc.'s "generic" and/or "descriptive" google trademark which describes the services offered under the said Google Inc. trademark registration. Stoller filed a motion for summary judgment shortly after the filing of the said Petititon to Cancel Proceeding No. 92045778. Google Inc., in response is attempting to file a district court proceeding against Stoller. A ruling by the Board would resolve the matter. There are no grounds for a defendant in a Petition Cancel proceeding and/or Opposition to file a district court proceeding as well known to Google Inc. Due to the fact that Google Inc., is facing a Motion for Summary Judgment at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board was Google Inc.,'s opportunity to find a district court in order to prevent the Board from canceling the "generic" google registration. It should be noted that no district court proceeding has yet been filed. A Ruling on Stoller's motion for summary judgment will resolve all registerability issues as between the parties and the Board is urged to take quick action on Stoller's said motion for summary judgment. The Board can even rule sue sponte and should!

Leo Stoller is a trademark expert who can be reached at ldms4@hotmail.com/

WASHINGTON --WHY DO LAWYERS WORK? Lawyers practice a difficult and demanding profession. They expect to be well compensated. In thinking about what that means, it can help to consider the basic question "Why do we work?" Jenner & Block managing partner Gregory Gallopoulos says the obvious answer is money, but beyond that are noneconomic reasons, such as idealism, pride and professional identity. As an example, he reminds us of what we stayed up late talking about in college -- and it wasn't which firms have the highest profits per partner. law.com

NEW YORK--Coudert Files for Bankruptcy ProtectionNew York Law Journal Once considered the nation's pre-eminent IP and international law firm, the defunct Coudert Brothers has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In a petition filed Friday in Southern District of New York Bankruptcy Court, the firm, which broke up last year, said it lacked the funds to post appeal bonds to challenge two judgments against it, including a $2.5 million award in a legal malpractice suit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. Law.com

CHICAGO-FEDERATED DEPARTMENT STORES, the owners of the famous MARSHAL FIELD DEPARTMENT STORES, have abandoned the MARSHAL FIELD TRADEMARK and re-branded the said stores MACY'S in September of 2006. Federated, which owns Macy's and Bloomingdale's doubled its size August 30 with is $11.9 billion takeover of Field's owner, May Department Stores. All 62 Field's stores have been renamed Macy's. Terry Lundgren, CEO of Federated stated "It's a hard thing for anyone to accept a big change, but it's an opportunity for us to move the business forward."
Leo Stoller is a trademark expert, providing trademark valuations and expert witness testimony, contact him at ldms4@hotmail.com/ Stoller believes, along with millions of other Chicagoins that the Marshall Field name belongs on State Street, that "great" Chicago Street as it has been for over 140 years. That Federated errored by abandoning the Marshall Field mark without the intent to resume use.

CHICAGO--LEO STOLLER HAS OVER 30 YEARS experience in trademark valuations and damages. He can testify as an expert witness in trademark cases. Stoller can also evaluate your trademarks, patents and copyrights. Reasonable fees. Please contact Leo Stoller at ldms4@hotmail.com/

LA--BEACH BOY MIKE LOVE has sued ex-bandmate Al Jardine for illegally using the name BEACH BOYS for use in performing concerts. A Los Angeles Judge has dismissed part of the 2 million dollar lawsuit. The suit claimed that Love, 65, is the only person legally allowed to perform undere the name "Beach Boys", but Jardine had toured with "knock off bands" using such names as "Beach Boys Family & Friends." The suit is the latest in a series between the former bandmates.
Leo Stoller is a trademark expert who provides trademark valuations, expert witness testimony and appeals drafting for legal professionals. For more information ldms4@hotmail.com/

CHICAGO-What kinds of trademarks can be registered?The possibilities are almost limitless. Trademarks may be one or a combination of words, letters, and numerals. They may consist of drawings, symbols, three- dimensional signs such as the shape and packaging of goods, audible signs such as music or vocal sounds, fragrances, or colors used as distinguishing features.In addition to trademarks identifying the commercial source of goods or services, several other categories of marks exist. Collective marks are owned by an association whose members use them to identify themselves with a level of quality and other requirements set by the association. Examples of such associations would be those representing accountants, engineers, or architects. Certification marks are given for compliance with defined standards, but are not confined to any membership. They may be granted to anyone who can certify that the products involved meet certain established standards. The internationally accepted "ISO 9000" quality standards are an example of such widely-recognized certifications. LEO STOLLER is a trademark expert who can provide trademark valuations, expert witness testimony etc
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CHICAGO-LEO STOLLER IS AN EXPERT IN TRADEMARK LAW, providing expert witness testimony, trademark valuations. What does a trademark do?A trademark provides protection to the owner of the mark by ensuring the exclusive right to use it to identify goods or services, or to authorize another to use it in return for payment. The period of protection varies, but a trademark can be renewed indefinitely beyond the time limit on payment of additional fees. Trademark protection is enforced by the courts, which in most systems have the authority to block trademark infringement. LEO STOLLER can be contacted ldms4@hotmail.com/

CHICAGO--TRADEMARKS an over view trademark law: an overview
Trademarks are generally distinctive symbols, pictures, or words that sellers affix to distinguish and identify the origin of their products. Trademark status may also be granted to distinctive and unique packaging, color combinations, building designs, product styles, and overall presentations. It is also possible to receive trademark status for identification that is not on its face distinct or unique but which has developed a secondary meaning over time that identifies it with the product or seller. The owner of a trademark has exclusive right to use it on the product it was intended to identify and often on related products. Service-marks receive the same legal protection as trademarks but are meant to distinguish services rather than products.
In the United States trademarks may be protected by both Federal statute under the Lanham Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 - 1127, and states' statutory and/or common laws. Congress enacted the Lanham Act under its Constitutional grant of authority to regulate interstate and foreign commerce. See U.S. Constitution, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3. A trademark registered under the Lanham Act has nationwide protection. See § 1115 of the Act. (http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/15/1115.html)
Under the Lanham Act, a seller applies to register a trademark with the Patent and Trademark Office (http://www.uspto.gov/). The mark can already be in use or be one that will be used in the future. See § 1051 of the Act. The Office's regulations pertaining to trademarks are found in Parts 1 - 7 of Title 37 of the Code of Federal Regulations. If the trademark is initially, approved by an examiner, it is published in the Official Gazette of the Trademark Office to notify other parties of the pending approval so that it may be opposed. See §§ 1062 - 1063 of the Act. ) An appeals process is available for rejected applications. See §§ 1070 - 1071 of the Act.
Under state common law, trademarks are protected as part of the law of unfair competition. Registration is not required. See Unfair Competition. States' statutory provisions on trademarks differ but most have adopted a version of the Model Trademark Bill (MTB) or the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act (UDTPA) The MTB provides for registration of trademarks while the UDTPA does not. Further protection of trademarks is provided by the Tariff Act of 1930. See 19 U.S.C. § 1526. As reported by Cornell Law School. Leo Stoller is a trademark expert, 30 years, who provides trademark valuations, expert witness testimony, brief and appeal writing for legal professionals email ldms4@hotmail.com/

CHICAGO-PIRATING YOUR INTELLECTUAL property is a world WIDE PROBLEM. Registration is now open for Small Business Seminar scheduled for September 18 in Providence, RI. The conference is part of STOP (Strategy Targeting Organized Piracy) a major federal government effort to protect American businesses from falling victim to intellectual property theft - both domestically and abroad.
In today's global marketplace, an individual or a business halfway around the world can steal American products and branding without the rightful owner even being aware of it. Small businesses are particularly at risk because they may lack the knowledge and expertise to effectively combat such theft. In recognition of this need, USPTO is hosting a series of seminars across the country to help educate American small businesses about the realities of piracy and counterfeiting and steps they can take to protect themselves.
During the seminars, patent, trademark and copyright experts and lawyers from the USPTO will provide small- and medium-sized businesses, entrepreneurs, and independent inventors interested in manufacturing or selling their products abroad with specific details and useful tips about protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights in the United States and around the world.
There is no charge for the conferences, but seating is limited.
Providence (September 18): http://www.uspto.gov/cgi-bin/exitconf/internet_exitconf.pl?target=www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=IPAC25E
Conference on Protecting Your Intellectual Property. Leo Stoller is an expert on protecting your intellectual property emal ldms4@hotmail.com

CHICAGO--WHY SHOULD LEGAL PROFESSIONALS SEEK LEO STOLLER'S CONSULTATION FOR APPEALS. Clients are justifiably interested in having a highly qualified advocate on their side when a case heads to appeal. The skill of appellate advocacy, or absence thereof, makes a big difference to the result. STOLLER has considerable experience with appeals over 30 years and stands ready to provide appeal drafts for your client's appeals. Contact Stoller at ldms4@hotmail.com/

NEW YORK--IT HAS BEEN FIVE YEARS SINCE THE ARABS ATTACKED US killing 3,000 Americans. We must never forget. We must praise our president George Bush for attacking the terrorists in IRAQ and maintaining the war despite the left wanting to quit as they did in Viet Nam. The war against the Arabs is a cultural war and will never end. We praise the Republic leadership for having the courage to bring the war to the enemy's shore, God bless George Bush. On this day we also pray for all of the families who have lost loved ones at 9/11 and since then in the cause of protecting our freedom. We praise our beloved American soldiers who have given their lives for us and for all of our soldiers who are in harms way today. God bless America.

CHICAGO-LEO STOLLER HAS FILED ITS RESPONSE TO THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT Order of July 26, 2006 regarding whether the Court has jurisdiction to review the Order of the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board Order dated July 14 sanctioning Stoller for filing an "excessive" amount of extensions to oppose. Stoller maintains that the Federal Circuit has jurisdiction over his appeal under the collateral order doctrine and any similar version of the doctrine as applied to administrative agency orders. Stoller maintained that this comprehensive and all-encompassing sanctions order, is an extreme and unjustified reaction by the Board to Stoller's admittedly numerous extension requests. "There is no statue, rule, or regulation expressly limiting the number of extensions requests to be filed." Stoller is confident that after a full and fair hearing the Board Sanction order will be reversed.

Leo Stoller is a trademark expert who provide expert witness testimony, brief writing, legal research and appeal brief drafting for legal professionals. Contact Leo Stoller ldms4@hotmail.com/