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Patents for Cyber Town, USA

With the recent designation of Baltimore’s Port Covington as “Cyber Town, USA,” we thought it would be a good time to highlight a few cybersecu

USPTO Relaxes Restrictions on Registering Certain Cannabis Trademarks

Cannabis remains classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). U.S.

New Trademark Expedited Cancellation Pilot Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has conducted audits, which suggest that more than half of active trademark registrations include some goods or services for which the register

Supreme Court Requires Completed Copyright Registration before Filing Suit

Obtaining copyright registration is now confirmed as a prerequisite to filing most copyright infringement lawsuits.

2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidelines More Hospitable to Software

In January, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) adopted The 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligi

Supreme Court: Trademark Licensee Maintains Rights to Use Mark When Bankrupt Licensor Rejects the License

A trademark licensee is now protected from the license being rescinded if the licensor goes into bankruptcy and rejects the license agreement.

Electric Vehicles and Carbon Taxes: What You Need to Know

Public Policy Leaders both at the national and state levels are debating and implementing mandates to incentivize the purchase and infrastructure of electric vehicles.

Lenders' Lien Held to Have Priority in Consigned Goods

In retail bankruptcy cases, disputes occasionally arise between a secured lender and a seller of goods on consignment as to which party has a superior interest in the goods.

Maryland Commercial Receivership Act Signed into Law

On April 30, 2019, Governor Lawrence Hogan signed into law (Chapter 284) the Maryland Commercial Receivership Act (MCRA) (new Title 24 to the Commercial Law Article).

Landlord Owning a Tenant’s Trademark: Try It.

Landlords and developers should consider owning the name of their tenants’ establishment. Landlords should also consider buying the name from a tenant that is going out of business.

Don't Fall for Trademark Renewal Scams

Scam letters soliciting renewal of your federal trademark registrations are more prevalent and sophisticated.

Maryland Legal Alert - April 2019

In This Issue: RENEW JUDGMENTS BASED ON WHEN THEY ARE FIRST ENTERED

Riparian Rights Transferred on a Sale of the Adjoining Land

In Seymour v. Tidewater Investment Group, LLC, No. 1183, Sept. Term 2017 (Md. Ct. Spec. App.

The Pleasure Zone Doesn’t Live Up to its Use and Occupancy Permit

In The Pleasure Zone, Inc. v. Board of Appeals for Prince George’s County, No.

Data Security and Cybercrime – Reducing the Risks Presented by Vendor Relationships

The number of cybercrime incidents has steadily increased in recent years, and that number will likely continue to climb as businesses, educational institutions and governmental agencies are increa

Timely Copyright Registration Essential after Supreme Court Ruling

Obtaining copyright registration is now confirmed as a prerequisite to filing most copyright infringement lawsuits.

Manipulation of Quality Data

A recent lawsuit alleged that a Kansas hospital violated the False Claims Act (FCA) by manipulating data submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of a value-based p

Maryland Legal Alert - March 2019

In This Issue: PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR MARYLAND MORTGAGE LENDERS, BROKERS, AND SERVICERS

Gordon Feinblatt Receives the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Black Law Students Association Firm Diversity Award

Gordon Feinblatt is honored to receive the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) 2019 Firm Diversity Award.

Consider How Arguments to Protect a Trademark Will Impact Your Other Ones

Sometimes you should not push too hard to protect your trademark.

Is Now the Time to Expand or Merge Your One-Room Ambulatory Surgery Center?

Under a process established last year by the Maryland Health Care Commission, it is now easier for a one-room ambulatory surgery center (ASC) to add a second sterile operating room or to merge with

Title Insurer Liable for Claim Under Policy as Apparent Agent

In North American Title Insurance Company v. Maryland Insurance Administration, No. 2391, Sept.