Real life sometimes resembles a soap opera plot. In this case, one sibling claimed she heard ramblings throughout her lifetime that another sibling was fathered by someone else. When their father died, the sibling demanded the other prove paternity (and his right to inherit) through genetic testing. The trial court ordered the sibling to submit…
Monthly Archives: January 2012
A David and Goliath Trademark Battle
I spent a week this past summer in Burlington, Vermont and environs. Vermont is a state of rugged individualists. They drive a lot of Subarus and like hiking in the mountains. They like their beer brewed locally (e.g. Magic Hat; Rock Art Brewery). And they really like their vegetables, cheese and meat home grown and…
Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection Webinar
Here is the recording of the January 11, 2012 webinar on “Using the Madrid Protocol for International Trademark Protection.” In this webinar, we cover: – What is the Madrid Protocol? – Advantages of the Madrid Protocol – Disadvantages of the Madrid Protocol – Terminology – Who can use the Protocol? – What are the filing…
What Does Your Administrative Professional Really Want?
Many attorneys rely on their administrative professionals to perform at the highest levels. Administrative professionals confirm your docket, prepare letters, make revisions to pleadings and greet you when you return from court after a difficult morning. Most attorneys acknowledge their administrative professional during the holidays or at year’s end. However, from talking with colleagues it…