Dariush Keyhani, published "Bulova Wrongly Decided: A Case Against Extraterritoriality of Trademark Law" in the Chicago-Kent Journal of Intellectual Property. This article looks at how U.S. trademark law has been interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court to have extraterritorial effects and argues how this interpretation is in tension with existing international intellectual property law frameworks that provide appropriate protections for the legitimate interests of U.S. trademark holders. To view this article, please click here.
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Gerald S. Lippes and William E. Mathias II have been named by the New York Lawyers magazine as the top attorneys in New York State for 2007. Super Lawyers can be found on-line at www.superlawyers.com.
Mary Engler Roche co-presented at the 54th Annual Tax Institute sponsored by UB School of Management, NYSSCPA and Erie Institute of Law held November 1st and 2nd 2007 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in Buffalo, NY with Tom Duerr, CPA, MBA, RFC, Managing Partner, WNY Asset Management, LLC on the topic "Estate, Gift and Eldercare."
William E. Mathias received the Distinguished Alumni Award for Business during the Annual Dinner of the University at Buffalo Law Alumni Association on May 3, 2007. In addition to his wide ranging corporate practice, Mr. Mathias was also recognized for his many community activities and continuing service as a member of the Dean's Advisory Council at the Law School.
Scott Friedman spoke at a seminar sponsored by the Western New York Venture Association on November 30, 2006. His presentation was on how to start a life sciences company.
Our Senior Managing Partner, Gerald S. Lippes, has been recognized by his peers and named to Business First and Buffalo Law Journal's Who's Who in Law 2006.
On August 22, 2006, Michael E. Storck presented information on Minority Rights Fiduciary Obligations and Professional Ethics in the context of LLC's at the Advanced LLC Issues Seminar held at the Hyatt Regency Buffalo. Other topics that were discussed at the seminar covered Current Updates, Emerging Trends, and Advanced Tax Issues for LLC's. In addition to general matters such as business organization, ownership and control, Mr. Storck's practice focuses on securities offerings, registrations, continuous disclosure and Sarbanes Oxley compliance, and intellectual property protection, enforcement and related issues.
On May 8th, 2006, Mary Engler Roche took part in a 2 day pre-retirement planning seminar in Buffalo for Buffalo Customs and Border Protection that was being presented by LifeSpan Services, Inc. of Decatur, Georgia.
Scott Friedman was elected to the Board of Directors of the Western New York Venture Association.
On March 25, 2006, Michael E. Storck spoke at the Erie Institute of Law Seminar “Counseling Business Entities in 2006: Best Practices and Avoiding Common Pitfalls.” Mr. Storck presented a methodology for conducting basic and intermediate level reviews, or “legal check ups,” of various legal matters affecting businesses and their operations. Some of the areas the review or check up might cover can be accessed by clicking here. Mr. Storck also spoke about best practices and pitfalls to avoid when preparing contracts.
Lippes Mathias Wexler Friedman LLP recently unveiled our new and innovative Ethical Wills and Letter of Instruction Program to compliment our existing estate planning services. Click here for more information...
