Blake’s Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights – Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights

I attended the National Association of Patent Practitioners annual conference last week

Hi Everyone,

I attended the National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)annual conference last week. NAPP is an organization directed towards patent attorneys and patent agents, and keeps us up to date with the latest changes, laws, and rules with respect to preparing and filing patent applications at the USPTO, the PCT, and litigating of patents. The conference is also a nice way to keep up with old friends. Last week the conference was held at the University of Minnesota Law School in Minneapolis. More information on the conference can be seen here. The 2025 NAPP annual conference will (probably) be at the USPTO offices in Alexandria, VA.

Pro Bono Design Patent Application!

I am happy to announce that I recently found a pro bono opportunity to help someone apply for a design patent application. I am in the review stage of the process, but it feels great to give back to the community. Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts is the organization I am a part of that gives me pro bono opportunities with respect to patents, trademarks and copyrights. Their website is here if you are interested in volunteering, or if you are seeking free or low fee legal services.

Restaurant and Boba Tea business recently received a registered trademark for their business

My clients Harlem ADR, LLC and Golden Eyes Corporation recently received a trademark for their logo, seen below:

Trademark image

They own a Restaurant business and Boba Tea business. The mark can be seen here.

Cryptocurrency client receives registrered trademark for Challenge Coin

My client Russell Davis recently obtained a trademark registration for “Challenge Coin” with respect to his cryptocurrency business. The mark can be seen here.

Swimsuit client receive trademark registration

I would like to congratulate my client 1W LLC from Old Saybrook for receiving a trademark registration for “SWIMSUITS THAT FIT LIKE UNDERWEAR” for their swimwear business. The mark can be seen here.

Client receives Trademark Registration for VITAL STRETCH PRACTITIONER

My client, THE VITAL STRETCH LLC, in Norwalk, CT recently received trademark registration for “Vital Stretch Practitioner” with respect to their fitness training and bodywork therapy services business. The mark can be seen here.

Air Purification System patent issued

I would like to congratulate my clients Paige E. Cecchi and Michael D. Cecchi of Longboat Key, Florida on the issuance of their patent for a Air Purification System. The patent can be seen here.

Client receives 2nd design patent on folding guitar invention

My client James Birks of Stratford, CT recently received a 2nd design patent on his folding guitar patent! The patent can be seen here.

I will be a judge at the Entrepreneurship Foundation New Product Competition

On Thursday May 23, 2024 I will be a judge for the Entrepreneurship Foundation New Product Competition. Competitors can win a grant plus mentoring to take their idea to market. The competition was open to Bridgeport residents and small businesses, plus students at Fairfield University, Housatonic, Paier, Sacred Heart, and University of Bridgeport. More information can be found here.

Law Day 2024

I was happy to attend the Milford Bar Association’s Law Day on May 3, 2024 at Southport Brewing Company here in Milford! Nice to see old friends and make some new friends in our local legal community. We celebrated Astrid Colello who has been a local poll volunteer for over 40 years! We also recognized attorney John Walkley for his contributions to the legal profession for the past 40+ years.