Writings by Fred D. Zemel

Fred Zemel has over twenty years of substantial, national experience representing clients in commercial transactions, and counseling clients regarding their business interests. Due to his broad-based, comprehensive background, clients routinely rely on Mr. Zemel’s guidance in structuring, negotiating and closing deals.

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Former Head of USPTO Offers Insight on “Software Patent Wars”

As patent infringement battles rage between technology giants like Apple, Google, Oracle and Samsung, the debate continues about the impact of the litigation on innovation. Many also question whether the suits reflect weaknesses in the U.S. patent system. David Kappos, the former Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), recently addressed the so-called […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 12, 2013

Older iPhones Become Latest Casualty in Samsung v. Apple Patent Battle

For those hoping to pick up older Apple devices for less money, they may not be available for long. The International Trade Commission (ITC) recently ruled that Apple Inc. infringed a patent for encoding mobile communications owned by Samsung Electronics. The ITC also imposed a ban on the import or sale of the iPhone 4, […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

June 10, 2013

Supreme Court Sides With Monsanto

The U.S. Supreme Court recently sided with Monsanto Co. in a closely watched case involving patented soybean seeds. The Court concluded that an Indiana farmer could not copy patented seeds through planting and harvesting without Monsanto’s permission. The Facts of the Case Monsanto holds patents for Roundup Ready soybean seeds, which contain a genetic alteration […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 20, 2013

Legislation Seeks to Restrict “Patent Trolls”

“Patent trolls,” more neutrally referred to as non-practicing entities (NPEs), are coming under intense scrutiny as courts and lawmakers look to curb abuse of patent infringement litigation. NPEs do not directly use the patents they own to produce goods, but rather license them to other companies that do. Detractors use the term “patent trolls” because […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 15, 2013

IP attorney NYC

USPTO Reverses Course on iPad Mini Trademark

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has withdrawn its refusal to grant Apple Inc.’s trademark application for mark “iPad Mini.” The examining attorney previously denied the request on several grounds, including that the word “mini” was merely descriptive. If the USPTO determines that a mark is “merely descriptive,” then it cannot be registered unless […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

May 1, 2013

Apple

Battle of the Bulge: Yummie Tummie Sues Spanx for Patent Infringement

The fashion industry has recently become a hotbed for intellectual property suits. New York-based Times Three Clothier LLC is the latest file suit. The company alleges that tank tops sold by Spanx infringe the design patents for its Yummie Tummie brand. Powerful women are behind both companies. Sara Blakely, the founder of Spanx, has been […]

Author: Fred D. Zemel

April 18, 2013

IP attorney NYC

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