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We are pleased to announce that Colleen Goss, Sandra Koenig, and Kathryn Chambers have been selected to serve on various INTA Committees for the 2022 – 2023 term! The committee selection process occurs every two years, and members are selected among hundreds of applicants. Colleen has been appointed to the Publications Committee and was also named the Chair of the Committee for the ’22 – ’23 term. The Publications Committee identifies, evaluates, and develops concepts and proposals for members-only resources. They oversee the efforts of project teams of contributing editors and writers who develop and produce INTA’s Practice Guides and treatises. They also develop and produce short-form publications such as checklists, fact sheets, industry and topic papers, and other resources and partner with other committees to facilitate the creation of new and relevant resources. Sandra, who is currently part of the Leadership Development Committee, was appointed to the same Committee for the...

We are pleased to announce that Jameson Tibbs will be inducted as a new member of the Kathleen M. O’Malley Inn of Court on Wednesday, October 29, 2021. The Inn was chartered in Northeast Ohio to promote civility, ethics, professionalism, and mentorship within the local IP bar. It is named after the Honorable Kathleen M. O’Malley, who started her judicial career as a judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio and now serves as a Circuit Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The American Inns of Court is an association of lawyers, judges, and other legal professionals from all levels and backgrounds who share a passion for professional excellence. Its purpose is to build and strengthen professional relationships, discuss fundamental concerns about professionalism and pressing legal issues of the day, share experiences and advice, and advance the highest...

Dear Clients: We hope everyone is safe and healthy.   Fay Sharpe LLP is committed to ensuring the safety and health of our employees, their families and our clients during this difficult time as the current pandemic is brought under control. Even in these unconventional and ever-changing circumstances where, over the weekend, the Ohio Director of Health issued a Stay At Home order,  Fay Sharpe LLP remains able to meet your IP legal needs.  Our continuity plan and established security protocols are in place and active.   As such, Fay Sharpe remains open for business emphasizing work-from-home procedures for our employees and use of our secure remote system.  In this way, we are able to provide full service to all of our clients. On a practical note, we will not be able to accommodate client visits to the office during this time but are happy to substitute video meetings. Thank you. ...

To All Our Valued Clients: Fay Sharpe extends our deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We want you to know that we are on top of the latest developments, and are committed to ensuring the safety and health of our employees and their families during this difficult time. Should there be a need for our firm to close and work remotely as a precaution, we are confident in our ability to deliver services to you without interruption. If you have any questions or concerns about how we are responding to the outbreak, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Thank you. ...

We are pleased to announce that Colleen Goss, Sandra Koenig and Mandy Willis have been appointed to serve on the following International Trademark Association’s (INTA) committees for the 2020-2021 term: Colleen Goss - Vice Chair, Publications CommitteeSandra Koenig - Member, Leadership Development CommitteeMandy Willis - Member, and first-time appointee, Publications Committee As members of the Publication Committee, Colleen and Mandy will help select, develop, write and edit content for INTA members-only online resources. As a member of the Leadership Development Committee, Sandra will help develop educational programs specifically designed for the professional growth and development of INTA volunteers. INTA is a global association of over 31,000 trademark professionals who support advancement and observance of trademark and related intellectual property rights, protect and promote the rights of trademark owners, and advocate for useful legislation to meet those ends. ...

Fay Sharpe is proud to announce that partner Colleen Flynn Goss was named in the 2019 edition of WTR 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals, a global rankings guide by the World Trademark Review. The WTR 1000 profiles firms and individuals singled out as leaders in the trademark field. The World Trademark Review carries out over 1,300 interviews with legal experts in charge of trademark management, both in-house and in IP firms, in over 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Click here to read more about this significant achievement. ...