Recently, the United States Trademark Office ("USPTO") announced changes to the trademark rules of practice which now include the inclusion of a client-specific email address. Partner Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme spoke with Bloomberg Law about the changes. In the piece, Finguerra-DuCharme considers the new email requirement and is quoted saying:

"It's puzzling to me. I don't understand why they thought this was necessary," she said. "It's just something for nefarious actors to skirt around, and that will cause headaches for trademark owners."

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More About Finguerra-DuCharme's Practice

Partner Dyan Finguerra-DuCharme is a member of Pryor Cashman's Intellectual Property, Litigation and Media + Entertainment Groups, where she provides hands-on, end-to-end service to a diverse roster of clients.

With more than 20 years of experience litigating and advising on complex IP matters, Dyan has earned the reputation as the go-to lawyer for trademark, trade dress, false advertising, patent and copyright disputes.

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