An article authored by Donna Frosco and Betsy Dale was selected for publication in the 30th Anniversary Edition of the Entertainment Art & Sports |Law Journal, a publication of the New Your State Bar Association. Read More
Susan Rothwell, Partner
January 11, 2019
In the extended season of giving which continues through 2025, here’s a primer on what’s new under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the tax law that went into effect in the beginning of 2018. And a primer on what’s old, but still relevant. Read More
On December 3, 2018, Dunnington proudly sponsored the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala in New York City which was celebrating the 131st anniversary of its founding. Read More
U.S. Supreme Court to Rule on Rights of Trademark Licensees Upon Rejection of a Trademark License Under Section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code
On October 26, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a petition for certiorari in the case Mission Product Holdings Inc. v. Tempnology, LLC to decide whether a licensee may retain licensed trademark rights even after its license agreement has been rejected by the licensor pursuant to section 365 of the Bankruptcy Code, 35 U.S.C. 365(a). Read More
Olivera Medenica, Partner
L. Elizabeth Dale, Associate
Kamanta Kettle, Associate
Valerie Oyakhilome, Paralegal
October 11, 2018
As the way we create and consume content rapidly changes in this digital age, laws are changing to try and keep up.
Owner of The Wizard of Oz TMs Opposes Pagan Elder’s Application for Wicked Witch TM
Turner Entertainment Co. (subsidiary of Warner Bros.) filed a petition against Wicked Witch Studios’, application for WICKED WITCH MOJO used in connection with its magical line of “candles, aromatic essential oils, incense, and scented room sprays” which are available in in metaphysical shops nationwide. Read More
Dunnington Partner, Robert Swetnick, successfully defended a client against a $7.5 million claim for breach of lease. Tenant client was awarded damages against its former landlord for unreasonably denying request to assign lease.
Dunnington Litigation Team Wins Complete Dismissal in SDNY Against Notorious TM Troll
On September 10, Judge Laura Taylor Swain dismissed trademark infringement claims brought by Michael Gleissner, one of the world’s most infamous trademark trolls, against a Hong Kong-based satellite operator in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Read More
Dunnington Partner, Robert Swetnick, obtained liquor licenses for client Il Mulino’s three new restaurant locations.
Dunnington Featured as Gold Sponsor at the Federal Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in New York City
Dunnington is the Gold Sponsor of the Federal Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, September 13-15, 2018, at the New York Marriott Downtown. Read More