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USPTO to Increase Patent and Trademark Government Fees January 19 and 18, 2025
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Ralph P. Albrecht
December 5, 2024
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Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.
Comments submitted to USPTO with respect to proposed Patent fee increase
Bringing extensive Intellectual Property expertise to our firm Reston Law Group, LLP is proud to announce the addition of Jesse A. Fenty as Partner to our firm, effective October 21, 2024. Mr. Fenty brings nearly three decades of patent law experience to the firm, having drafted and filed hundreds of
Congratulations to Reston Law client Core4ce on its acquisition of Azimuth. You can learn more about the transaction at Potomac Tech Wire. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned, Peter Fish, and Scott Dondershine, represented Core4ce in this mergers and acquisition transaction.
Comments submitted to USPTO with respect to proposed Patent fee increase
Webinar taught by Ken Brody Award Decisions, Debriefs, and Avoiding Protests Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM (EDT) Registration: Virginia PTAC website This class is designed for government contractor business owners, contracting personnel, general counsel and other professionals in the small business community. The webinar will focus on key
Webinar taught by Ken Brody Successful Teaming Agreements and Subcontracts Date: April 11, 2024 Time: 10 AM –1 PM (EDT) Registration is available at the Virginia PTAC website This class is designed for government contractors, business owners, contracting personnel, general counsel and other professionals in the small business community interested in this subject.
Congratulations to Reston Law client BGR Group and seven other government and public affairs companies on joining together to form Advocus Partners, a comprehensive advocacy company with a nationwide footprint. You can learn more about the completed transaction here and also via Bloomberg News. Reston Law Partners Scott Dondershine, Kevin Learned,
Elevating Expertise & Leadership Since joining the law firm of David, Brody & Dondershine, LLP, the predecessor to Reston Law Group, LLP, in the fall of 2015, Katherine has continued to develop her legal skills each year while also working hard to always ensure her clients’ needs are met. She
Bringing a wealth of experience to elevate our firm Reston Law Group, LLP is proud to announce the addition of Matthew A. Brennan, III, as Partner to the firm, effective February 12, 2024. Mr. Brennan has over thirty-seven years of legal experience advising small and medium-sized entities focusing on business formation, bankruptcy,
Congratulations to Reston Law client Seaford Consulting, LLC on joining the Crimson Phoenix Team. You can learn more about the completed transaction here. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned , Peter Fish and Scott Dondershine represented Seaford Consulting in the transaction.
Webinar taught by Ken Brody Award Decisions, Debriefs, and Avoiding Protests Date: February 27, 2024 Time: 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM (EDT) Registration: Virginia PTAC website This class is designed for government contractor business owners, contracting personnel, general counsel and other professionals in the small business community. The webinar will focus on key
In July 2022, our firm prepared a Client Alert describing the newly enacted Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”). The CTA requires certain companies to report “beneficial ownership” and “company applicant” information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). Since July 2022, the CTA regulations were finalized, and the requirements begin on January 1, 2024.
Reston Law Group, LLP Blog
Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.
There has been a flurry of recent litigation attacking the constitutionality of the CTA. Although on December 23, 2024, a panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the law, three days later–on December 26, 2024–a separate panel of the same court struck it down. As a result, reporting companies are not currently required to file beneficial ownership information with FinCEN and are not subject to liability if they fail to do so while the order remains in force.
FinCEN’s position is that reporting companies may continue to voluntarily submit beneficial ownership information reports while the ping pong continues through the courts. Reporting companies should monitor any further developments at https://www.fincen.gov/boi and let your Reston Law Group advisor know if you have any questions.
Congratulations to Reston Law client Leverage Information Technologies on joining the Markon Team. You can learn more about the merger here. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned, Peter Fish, and Scott Dondershine represented Leverage Information Technologies in this mergers and acquisition transaction.
By fostering both logical and creative skills in children, we give them the freedom to explore a range of professions, including those that rely on both sides of the brain. Encourage them to delve into science and math as well as language and art—fields that may seem separate but, in fact, complement each other deeply. In the right career, they’ll find that logic and creativity aren’t opposites but partners, and that they do not have to be limited by societal categories.
Comments submitted to USPTO with respect to proposed Patent fee increase
A foundational principle of Contract Law is that agreements are made in good faith and on positive terms. The best contracts are those that are never litigated, a testament to the strength of the relationship between the parties involved. Business agreements are created to benefit both companies, and when mutual trust exists, they can be powerful tools that drive both parties forward.
Bringing extensive Intellectual Property expertise to our firm Reston Law Group, LLP is proud to announce the addition of Jesse A. Fenty as Partner to our firm, effective October 21, 2024. Mr. Fenty brings nearly three decades of patent law
Congratulations to Reston Law client Core4ce on its acquisition of Azimuth. You can learn more about the transaction at Potomac Tech Wire. Reston Law Partners Kevin Learned, Peter Fish, and Scott Dondershine, represented Core4ce in this mergers and acquisition transaction.
In July 2024, our firm prepared a blog describing the How the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Connelly v. U.S. will shakeup the business succession plans for many businesses.
Comments submitted to USPTO with respect to proposed Patent fee increase
Webinar taught by Ken Brody Award Decisions, Debriefs, and Avoiding Protests Date: June 6, 2024 Time: 10 AM – 1 PM (EDT) Registration: Virginia PTAC website This class is designed for government contractor business owners, contracting personnel, general counsel and other professionals in
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Please note that the blog postings have not been updated for changes made in the laws after the date of publication and cannot be relied upon for legal advice. The blog postings are presented for general informational purposes only and do not constitute legal representation or legal advice specific to any particular issue you may have. Many of these blog postings were first published by McMahon, Welch, and Learned, PLLC, the predecessor of Reston Law Group, LLP.