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Articles From Pradip K. Sahu

President Obama names Victoria Espinel as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2009 On September 25, 2009, President Obama appointed Victoria Espinel as the new Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator of the United States (the “IPEC”).
President Obama names Victoria Espinel as Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator By Pradip K. Sahu Corporate Law Departments, October 2009 On September 25, 2009, President Obama appointed Victoria Espinel as the new Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator of the United States.
Message from the Past Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, July 2009 A message from Section Chair Pradip Sahu.
Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, January 2009 A note from Section Chair Pradip Sahu.
Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, December 2008 It has been a busy couple of months since my last message. Our section council meeting at the Canadian consulate was very well attended by the consular community in Chicago and was quite productive.
Looking for a precedent for three-dimensional trademarks in Japan? Coke is it By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2008 On May 29, 2008, the Japan Intellectual Property High Court reversed the decision of the Japan Patent Office (the “JPO”) in which the JPO rejected the application for registration of one of the Coca-Cola Company’s unique bottle shapes as a three-dimensional trademark.
Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, August 2008 It has been only a few weeks since our organizational meeting in St. Louis, and our section council is already off to a great start.
Message from the Chair By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, July 2008 I would like to welcome all of the members of our section and our new council for the upcoming 2008-2009 year.
Upcoming CLE regarding intellectual property and international law issues in representing a globally expanding company By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, May 2008 On June 12, 2008, the International and Immigration Law Section will present an all day CLE program regarding intellectual property and international law issues in representing a globally expanding company.
Indian patent law survives challenge by Swiss drug company By Alpana P. Sahu & Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, February 2008 In August 2007, the High Court of Judicature in Madras ruled against the pharmaceutical company Novartis in its challenge of the Patents Act of India.
World Intellectual Property Organization proposes new Initiative regarding trademarks for drug names By Alpana P. Sahu, K. & Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, March 2007 From November 13th to the 17th, 2006, the World Intellectual Property Organization’s Standing Committee on Trademarks, Industrial Designs and Geographical Indications (the “Standing Committee) met in Geneva, Switzerland to discuss numerous issues relating to trademark law and practice.
Seventh Circuit interprets notice requirements with regard to removal hearings and motions to reopen such hearings By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2005 On August 26, 2005, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit handed down its ruling in Sabir v. Gonzales.
The World Intellectual Property Organization publishes its analysis of domain name dispute trends By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, July 2005 On March 23, 2005, the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") released an informative publication regarding the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP").
Conviction for DUI that results in bodily injury is not a crime of violence or aggravated felony warranting deportation under the Immigration Act By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, March 2005 In November 9, 2004, the United States Supreme Court issued its decision in the case of Leocal v. Ashcroft.
USCIS age-out regulations held invalid in the Ninth Circuit By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, January 2005 The Akhtar v. Burzynski decision may help many of our clients who entered the United States under a "V" visa and may allay some fears for those nearing age 21.
The European community accedes to the Madrid Protocol for the international registration of trademarks By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2004 On June 29, 2004, the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO") accepted the accession of the European Community (the "EC") to the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Trademarks (the "Protocol").
How American attorneys may obtain licensure to practice law as Overseas Lawyers or Foreign Lawyers in Hong Kong By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, August 2004 For centuries, Europeans have sought to increase trade with the East. The allure of Asian tea, silk, spices, art and adventure led numerous Westerners to China.
Filing international trademark applications in the United States: Some basic considerations and resources for attorneys By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, November 2003 On November 2, 2003, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (the "USPTO") began accepting trademark applications under the Protocol Relating to the Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks ("The Protocol").
Trademark protection in China: An overview By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, September 2003 Many businesses in the United States see China as "the final frontier" because it is a rapidly developing nation with great potential for economic growth.
International trademark protection: A brand new way in the U.S.A. By Pradip K. Sahu International and Immigration Law, May 2003 On November 2, 2002, President Bush signed into law the legislation that will make the United States a member of the Madrid Protocol for the International Registration of Marks (The Madrid Protocol).

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