Blog: Protecting Businesses and Their Owners

The USPTO’s Fraudulent Trademark Problem is Receiving Attention
The hearing focused on ways to address fraudulent trademark filings, which have increased, particularly fraudulent filings by companies in China.

THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION IS SENDING OUT NO-MATCH LETTERS – HOW DOES AN EMPLOYER DEAL WITH A NO-MATCH LETTER?
By Greg J. Norys Read the article here. A no-match letter is a notice sent by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) to employers when an employee’s name and Social Security number do not match. The stated purpose of these letters is to ensure that the Social...

Coleman & Horowitt Assists Client With CFATS Compliance.
Attorneys at Coleman & Horowitt recently assisted a client in discussions with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding compliance with the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.

Central Valley Regional Water Board investigating Manure Pond Depth to Groundwater for Certain Dairies
The Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) officials confirmed Thursday that they are in the process of contacting about 70 dairies to investigate whether their manure retention ponds are in direct contact with groundwater.

If A Patent Is expired, Can It Be Used Freely By Everybody?
It is important to remember that a patent does not give anybody the right to do what the patent covers.