ArticleAttorney: 'Las Vegas Is A Meritocracy'Lewis Roca is a full-service law firm with about 300 attorneys spread over offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico. United StatesLaw Department PerformanceLewis Roca
ArticlePassage Of United Kingdom Referendum To Exit The European Union Not Expected To Immediately Affect Intellectual Property RightsAlthough the people of the United Kingdom (UK) voted to leave the European Union (EU) on June 23, 2016 in what is popularly referred to as the BREXIT, it is not clear when the UK will formally initiate efforts to exit the EU.European UnionIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleThe Global Effort To Address Clean Energy Technology End-of-Life ChallengesOn March 18, 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) released its Photovoltaics End-of-Life Action Plan.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleSubmission Of Expert Declarations In Inter Partes Review After Institution Of Review: A Note To PetitionersMany inter partes review (IPR) petitions rely on expert declarations in support of their challenge, filed with the petition. United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleEEOC Issues New COVID-19 Guidance For Employers On Variety Of TopicsOn June 11, 2020, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance that addresses numerous pandemic-related topics.United StatesEmployment and HRLewis Roca
ArticleCourt Of Appeals Confirms That Arizona Constitution Authorizes Arizona Corporation Commission To Determine Energy RatesThe Arizona Constitution requires that the Arizona Corporation Commission ("Commission") approve just and reasonable rates, the determination of which is to be evaluated by the Commission.United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticlePTAB Proposal On Claim Construction Would Align With Federal Courts, ITCIn the aftermath of the Oil States and SAS Supreme Court decisions, the PTO's proposal to adopt the Phillips standard for claim construction brings a small measure of relief for universities and research institutions.United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticlePTO Reexamination Decision Is Binding In Concurrent Infringement LitigationMany patents are involved in parallel proceedings — post-grant proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office and infringement litigation in the courts. United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleTrade Secrets Litigation Options Will Significantly Expand If President Signs Defend Trade Secrets ActThe U.S. House overwhelmingly passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA) on April 27, 2016, about two weeks after the same bill received unanimous support in the Senate.United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleTrademarks With Multiple Definitions, One Of Which Overlaps With An Existing Trademark Registration Can Be Problematic.Applicant applied to register TECHWOOL for socks made of wool. The TTAB denied registration claiming Applicant's mark was likely to be confused with an existing trademark registration for TECHNOWOOL for jackets made of woolUnited StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleNevada Touts In A BoutThis decision ushered in the next gold rush for the U.S. gaming industry. United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleRecent Developments Concerning The Legality Of Daily Fantasy Sports In Texas, Vermont And MarylandMaryland passed a law in 2012 explicitly making real-money fantasy sports legal, using language from the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act.United StatesMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentLewis Roca
ArticleDrafting And Negotiating Distribution Agreements: Common Mistakes That Lead To LitigationDistribution partnerships, like marriages, are entered into during a period of optimism and excitement. You have a great product and you found the right partner who will help you take it to the masses.United StatesStrategyLewis Roca
ArticleWhat's The Big Deal About Trademark RegistrationIn most U.S. states, merely using a trademark confers trademark rights to the owner. United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleChallenge To Electrical Generation Property Valuation Must Be Filed TimelyState agencies are often given broad powers to adjudicate disputes, with the courts having the responsibility to review agency decisions. United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleInnovation And The Changing Regulation Of The Electric IndustryOn November 4, 2013, the Arizona Corporation Commission opened a docket entitled "Inquiry into potential impacts to the current utility model resulting from innovation and technological developments in generation and delivery of energy."United StatesEnergy and Natural ResourcesLewis Roca
ArticleCFTC Makes Second Attempt At Imposing Position Limits On Key Energy CommoditiesThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted today to approve a revised "position limits" rule intended to limit speculation in derivatives markets for certain energy, agriculture, and metals commodities. United StatesFinance and BankingLewis Roca
ArticleA Non-Trademark Can Prevent The Registration Of Someone Else's TrademarkThe Applicant filed for the marks CURVEE and CURVEY and CURVEEY for a variety of clothing items. United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleAdding A House Mark To A Secondary Brand Similar To Someone Else's Mark Can Either Increase OR Decrease Likelihood Of Confusion Depending Upon The Circumstances.Applicant, International Intimates Inc., filed for a trademark application for KISS KISS BY INTERNATIONAL INTIMATES INC. for clothing, including undergarments, lingerie and sleepwearUnited StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca
ArticleCompany Brings A Skateboard To A Knife Fight And Wins Big.If you only sell clothing to a specialized group of consumers, keep your goods description as broad as possible.United StatesIntellectual PropertyLewis Roca