RLG Joins Mona x NFT.NYC

While at NFT.NYC 2022, firm founder Dave Rodman met up with 3D world-building platform and web3 social network Mona to discuss intellectual property concerns for NFTs. In a panel titled "IP, NFTs, and the Metaverse," Dave was joined by Nixon Peabody LLP's Eliana Torres and moderated by Soul Curry … Read more about RLG Joins Mona x NFT.NYC

NFTs & IP – NFT.NYC 2021

Earlier this month, firm founder Dave Rodman attended the 2-day NFT extravaganza NFT.NYC 2021 hosted in Times Square. Joined by experts Stuart Levi and Ghaith Mahmood in panel moderated by Voice CEO Salah Zalatimo, the group analyzed the intersection of intellectual property and Web3 through … Read more about NFTs & IP – NFT.NYC 2021

Firm Webinar: Intellectual Property and Cannabis

On May 14, The Rodman Law Group held an internal webinar to analyze the variety of intellectual property ("IP") rights available to cannabis businesses and entrepreneurs including federal and state trademark protection, patents, and copyright. Moderated by firm Associate Attorney Rebecca Spence, … Read more about Firm Webinar: Intellectual Property and Cannabis

Nacho Taco Tuesday

The LA Lakers superstar LeBron James recently took a big “L” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO”) in his attempt to trademark the phrase “Taco Tuesday.”1 James uses the phrase on his Instagram page “to let people know it is his family’s taco night,”2 and filed an … Read more about Nacho Taco Tuesday

USPTO Issues Hemp Guidance

Earlier this month, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) released an official examination guide in response to the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (“2018 Farm Bill”) and associated applications. While the guide offers some clarity for the federal registration of trademarks … Read more about USPTO Issues Hemp Guidance

The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 & Federal Trademarks

Securing federal trademark protection for products derived from industrial hemp has proven to be a challenge for many in the industry. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (the “USPTO) categorically denies any trademark application that is submitted for an “illegal” product or service.1 Up … Read more about The Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 & Federal Trademarks