Weekly Update

Message from the Chair

Exciting Times at BLS! 🎉

This week, we’re bringing not just one—but TWO—must-attend seminars!

On Tuesday, September 24, join the Computer Law and Technology Committee for the cutting-edge presentation on “AI Prompting for Lawyers and Legal Teams.” Get ahead of the curve with insights on how AI can transform your legal practice!

Then, on Thursday, September 26, the Health and Wellness Committee delivers an eye-opening session on “A Cautionary Tale for Lawyers: Recognizing and Climbing Out of Addiction.” This is an important discussion that every legal professional should hear.

But that’s not all! We’re also spotlighting some of our incredible past Chairs:

Mark Wolfson shares his thought-provoking law review article, “The Florida UCC Filing System – A Concern, Not a Disaster,” which explores Florida’s UCC system in response to Prof. Lynn LoPucki’s analysis.

Michael Chesal breaks down a fascinating trademark case, showing how relentless hard work can bring stellar results!

Mid-Year Meeting & Spring Retreat:

We’re already deep into preparations! Committee Chairs, start those monthly meetings ASAP—our Mid-Year Meeting is going to be packed with important updates. And keep an eye out for Spring Retreat registration—set to open in mid-October! You won’t want to miss it.

Stay tuned, BLS family —there’s so much more coming your way!

Best,

Manny

Upcoming Meetings

Computer Law & Technology Committee

October 9, 2024, noon, Zoom

CLE Committee

October 15, 2024, noon

Intellectual Property Committee Roundtable

October 16, 2024, noon, Zoom

Communications Committee

October 21, 2024, noon

Pro Bono Opportunities

September opportunities from Legal Services of Greater Miami click here

Learn more about volunteering with Stand With Us, an international non-partisan education organization that fights antisemitism.

Cases & Issues of Interest

In Ortid, LLC v. Hawk Industries, Germany, GMBH, Opposition No. 91267979 (TTAB August 30, 2024), a case that was filed in March 2021, Michael Chesal and Albert Alvarez successfully represented the Plaintiff in a trademark opposition before the United States Patent and Trademark Office Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. The case involved a dispute over who had priority to the trademark HAWK for sporting goods. The Defendant’s case tanked when its own customer – who allegedly first purchased the Defendant’s HAWK branded goods – testified for the Plaintiff that the Defendant’s evidence of prior sales was a sham and that it had never purchased such goods. With that fatal testimony, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board readily entered judgment for the Plaintiff, sustaining the opposition. This will now open the door to an infringement claim.

Read the full summary

The Florida UCC Filing System—a Concern, Not a Disaster: A Response to Professor Lynn M. LoPucki

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