Norman Rich
Washington
Trademark and copyright lawyer; legal protection for brands and creative works; trademark and copyright licensing and other strategic business arrangements.
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Sizing Up The 3-Way Battle For 'Iceman' IP Rights
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams filed four trademark applications for the mark “Iceman” on March 16, seeking to protect the nickname he earned during a breakout NFL season.[1] Four days later, NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, who has been known as “The Iceman” since the mid-1970s, filed two competing applications of his own.[2] Lurking in the shadows is UFC Hall of Famer Chuck Liddell, who holds two preapproved applications filed in 2022 that may render the Williams-Gervin conflict...
Chandler – Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have long played a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape for African-American students. They have done (and continue to do) more to educate Black students than many larger, more well-resourced historically White institutions (HWIs). HBCU institutions transcend the realm of mere education, transforming into vibrant communities that foster academic achievement, personal growth, and a profound sense of culture and belonging.
HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence
Navigating the transition into full-time work, as an adult is something most were never taught in school. Aside from general expectations such as promptness, liability, and meeting job qualifications, there are issues rarely addressed in the workplace that play an important role in one’s quality of work life. Diverse habits, levels of emotional wellness, and racial and cultural differences, for example, also impact the collective work experience.
Monumental Continues to Invest in HBCU Sports, Partners with Hampton University
By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO mabbott@afro.com With the college basketball season about to tip off, Monumental Sports Network continues to increase the visibility of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) by announcing a partnership with Hampton University and its continued partnership with HBCU Go. Monumental will air 67 college basketball games this upcoming season, a new record high. Of those 67, at least 38 will include at least one HBCU.
Five HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence
By Aziah Siid, Word In Black What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge in applications from high school seniors after the murder of George Floyd.
OP-ED: We Must Work Together to Support the Sustainability of HBCUs in America
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Education sent all colleges and universities across the nation a notice, reminding them that they need to comply with the newly updated cybersecurity regulations published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Five HBCUs Leading the Charge in Creating Black Excellence
By Aziah Siid, Word In Black What do Martin Luther King Jr., Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, and Vice President Kamala Harris have in common? They’re all graduates of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The schools saw a surge in applications from high school seniors after the murder of George Floyd.
Tennessee State University Set to Debut the First Division I Hockey Team at An HBCU
By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO mabbott@afro.com Tennessee State University (TSU) continues to break ground on a historic journey to become the first historically Black college or university (HBCU) to field a National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I ice hockey team.
Monumental Continues to Invest in HBCU Sports, Partners with Hampton University
By Mekhi Abbott Special to the AFRO mabbott@afro.com With the college basketball season about to tip off, Monumental Sports Network continues to increase the visibility of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) by announcing a partnership with Hampton University and its continued partnership with HBCU Go. Monumental will air 67 college basketball games this upcoming season, a new record high. Of those 67, at least 38 will include at least one HBCU.
OP-ED: We Must Work Together to Support the Sustainability of HBCUs in America
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr. Earlier this year the U.S. Department of Education sent all colleges and universities across the nation a notice, reminding them that they need to comply with the newly updated cybersecurity regulations published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
HBCU Football Roundup: Miles College Clinches Spot in SIAC Title Game
By Donald Hunt | Special To The Times Miles College is on a major roll. The Golden Bears will visit Tuskegee University on Saturday, Nov. 9 with an opportunity to extend its seven-game winning streak on the final regular season game. The kickoff will be at 1 p.m. Miles College (7-2, 7-0) has already clinched a spot in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference championship (SIAC) game and alone in first place in the SIAC.
What Do Standardized Tests Say About College Achievement?
By Annie Lennon | Stacker | The Sacramento Observer (Stacker) – Every year, millions of high schoolers prepare for the arduous process of college admissions. Most will take either the SAT or the ACT, multi-hour examinations that can feel like the climax of an epic battle students have been waging ever since they entered the halls of formal education. But is it a battle worth fighting in the first place? The SAT is one of the longest-standing standardized college admissions in the United States.
UNCF Economic Impact Report Highlights Unmatched Contributions and Urgent Funding Needs of HBCUs
By Roy Betts, UNCF Communications HBCUs have long been pillars of educational excellence and economic engines, driving prosperity in their communities and across the nation. Despite these contributions, chronic underfunding threatens their ability to sustain this impact.
HBCU Interns Learn Emotional Intelligence
Navigating the transition into full-time work, as an adult is something most were never taught in school. Aside from general expectations such as promptness, liability, and meeting job qualifications, there are issues rarely addressed in the workplace that play an important role in one’s quality of work life. Diverse habits, levels of emotional wellness, and racial and cultural differences, for example, also impact the collective work experience.
New Trademark Act Restores Presumption of Irreparable Harm, Helps Clear Dead Wood
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) became law on December 27, 2020 and took effect beginning on December 18, 2021. The TMA amends the Lanham Act in several ways, but this article focuses on (1) the new tools to remove stale trademark registrations and (2) the restoration of the presumption of irreparable harm in trademark cases upon a finding of a likelihood of success on the merits.
A December To Remember: The Trademark Modernization Act Implemented On December 18, 2021
United States: A December To Remember: The Trademark Modernization Act Implemented On December 18, 2021 24 December 2021 by Norman J. Rich and Lindsey Birch Foley & Lardner Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 ("TMA") went into effect on December 18, 2021.
A December to Remember: The Trademark Modernization Act Implemented on December 18, 2021 | JD Supra
The Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) went into effect on December 18, 2021. Applicants and registrants now have new tools at their disposal to clear the federal register of unused trademarks and the USPTO can move applications through the registration process more efficiently. These regulations impact all aspects of trademark strategy in the U.S., including clearance, prosecution, and enforcement.
A December to Remember: The Trademark Modernization Act Implemented on December 18, 2021
December 20, 2021 UPDATE: Sixth Circuit Panel Lifts Fifth Circuit’s Stay on OSHA’S... by: Rodney L. Bean and Ashley Faulkner The EEOC Releases Guidance: What Employers Should Know About COVID-19 by: Susan Gross Sholinsky and Frank C. Morris, JR CFPB Begins Scrutinizing Companies Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Credit by: Benjamin M. Saul and W. H. Langley Perry, Jr. FTC Announces 2022 Reviews of Key Guides and Rules by: Lesli C. Esposito and Marisa E.
My Turn: We must invest more in our young leaders
With a new school year just around the corner, parents across our state are getting ready to send their children off to school with the hopes of ensuring their children have every advantage.
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