The United States Court of Appeals for The Federal Circuit Adopts Amendments to The Federal Circuit Rules of Practice

The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has adopted amendments to the Federal Circuit Rules of Practice 21, 27, 30, 32, 35, and 40; Practices Notes to the Rules 15, 28, 30, 35, and 40; and the Federal Circuit Attorney Discipline Rules Introduction and Rule 5. The amendments will apply to all […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend National Contract Management Association’s Webinar on Contracts

The National Contract Management Association invited Donika Pentcheva to attend a webinar involving contracts. The National Contract Management Association is a professional association, based in the United States, that is dedicated to the profession of contract management. It was founded in 1959. The National Contract Management Association now has over 20,000 members and more than […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend the American Intellectual Property Law Association’s 2025 Leadership Forum

Donika Pentcheva has been invited to attend the 2025 Leadership Forum of the American Intellectual Property Law Association, also commonly referred to as AIPLA. The 2025 AIPLA Leadership Form has been described as “a transformative experience” that has been “designed for current and aspiring leaders with the AIPLA community,” where many of the United States […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Received Clients’ Choice Award For 2024 For Best Contract Lawyer By Lawful

Donika Pentcheva has received Clients’ Choice Award for 2024 for one of the best contract lawyers by Lawful. Lawful finds and reviews the top businesses across the U.S. Each month, Lawful researches more than 10,000 businesses to help customers find the best-qualified lawyers for their needs. Lawful’s research process always evolves to keep up with industry changes. Lawful […]

Donika Pentcheva’s Law Practice Has Been Peer-Rated via Martindale-Hubbell

Donika Pentcheva’s law practice was peer-rated for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. Donika Pentcheva’s rating is as follows:

Donika Pentcheva’s Law Practice Was Shortlisted for “Top Most Legal Law Firm of the Year 2023” by Business Insight Review Magazine

Donika Pentcheva was informed that Donika Pentcheva’s law practice has been shortlisted for “Top Most Legal Law Firm of the Year 2023” by Business Insight Review Magazine. Business Insight Review is a business magazine for all business leaders, decision-makers and entrepreneurs to interface with the most reliable source of news and information for business experts. […]

Donika Pentcheva Has Been Invited to Attend the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Business Methods Partnership Meeting

Donika Pentcheva has been invited to attend the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Business Methods Partnership Meeting for an interactive discussion of business methods. The topics that may be discussed include the following: Per the website of The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO): The USPTO is the federal agency for granting U.S. patents […]

Donika Pentcheva Was Awarded “Patent Attorney of the Year” by Corporate Live Wire

Donika Pentcheva was awarded “Patent Attorney of the Year” by Corporate Live Wire! By way of background, during the awards process, Corporate LIve Wire invited over 90,000 businesses and corporate professionals, magazine contributors and our subscribers to nominate companies and individuals based on factors such as service, innovation, experience, sustainability and other key criteria. Additionally, […]

Donika Pentcheva’s Legal Research Was Noted in An Article Published by Stout

Donika Pentcheva’s legal research was noted in an article published by Stout. The article is titled: “Getting to ‘Yes’ High-Low Patent License and Settlement Agreements.” The article can be accessed at: Getting to ‘Yes’: High-Low Patent License and Settlement Agreements | Stout.

Donika Pentcheva’s Article Was Published by the American Bar Association

Donika Pentcheva’s article was published by the American Bar Association. The article is titled: “From The Inside: In-House Counsel Look at the Issues.” The article can be accessed at From the Inside: In-House Counsel Look at the Issues (americanbar.org). Please note, a subscription is required.

United States Representative Thomas Massie introduces “Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2020” (H.R. 7366)

On June 25, 2020, United States Representative Thomas Massie (a Republican representing Kentucky’s District Four) introduced in the United States House of Representatives a bill titled “Restoring America’s Leadership in Innovation Act of 2020” (also referred to as H.R. 7366).  If enacted into law, H.R. 7366 would repeal the “first-to-file” system under the America Invents […]

Adding “.com” To A Generic Name Can Create A Protectable Trademark

In an 8-1 majority decision, the United States Supreme Court held that adding “.com” to a generic name can create a protectable trademark. United States Patent and Trademark Office v. Booking.com B.V. A generic name is the name of a class of products or services. Id. A term styled “generic.com” is a generic name for […]