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Feb 10 2026

Ornamental Use on Clothing: How to Submit a Specimen that Functions as a Trademark

By Anton J. Hopen Intellectual Property

On apparel, the same wording or design can be a trademark or mere decoration, depending on how it is used. The USPTO may issue an “ornamental refusal” when a specimen shows the applied-for matter used as a decorative feature on clothing rather than as a source identifier. See TMEP §1202.03…

Jan 09 2026

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Trenam’s Tom Cockriel Featured in Law.com’s “How I Made Practice Group Chair” Series  

By Thomas Cockriel Business Transactions, News

In a profile published on Law.com as part of the publication’s “How I Made Practice Group Chair” series, Tom Cockriel, Co-Leader of Trenam’s Business Transactions practice group, provided insight on his career journey, including expanding his impact to guide how the firm serves clients, developing future leaders and staying on the cutting edge of legal technology innovation. “Effective leadership requires more than…

Jan 09 2026

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John Vento Named Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association’s Construction Mega Project Panel

By John Vento Construction, News

Trenam Law is thrilled to announce that shareholder John Vento has been selected as an arbitrator for the AAA Construction Mega Project Panel. The American Arbitration Association, in conjunction with lawyers and construction industry professionals who specialize in construction mega projects, established this unique panel of construction arbitrators in 2016. The…

Jan 08 2026

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Forty-Five Attorneys Recognized in Tampa Magazine’s Top Lawyers for 2026

By Trenam News News

Trenam Law is pleased to announce that forty-five of its attorneys have been recognized as Top Lawyers 2026 by Tampa Magazine. During the fourth quarter of 2025, Tampa Magazine mailed close to 8,000 surveys to Florida Bar attorneys in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Southern Pasco counties. During the peer nomination process, attorneys were…

Dec 22 2025

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Trenam Law Welcomes Attorneys Almarosa Torres and Joseph Metzger

By Almarosa Torres News

Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights attorney Almarosa Torres and Business Transactions attorney Joseph Metzger. These attorneys are the latest wave of key talent acquisitions as the firm continues to grow its bench across its Florida footprint. “We are excited to welcome Almarosa…

Nov 13 2025

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Trenam Law Adds Six Attorneys in Tampa and St. Pete Across Key Practice Areas

By Anthony P. Marzocca News

TAMPA, FLA., November 13, 2025 – Trenam Law is pleased to announce the addition of six attorneys, including Anthony Marzocca joining the Tampa office as senior counsel in the Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights Practice Group. Gregory Short, Audrey Carver, Christopher Pate and Stephanie Freeman also join the Tampa office as…

Nov 10 2025

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Trenam Law Attorneys Erin Aebel, Lara Fernandez and Alicia Koepke Named to Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law List

By Erin Smith Aebel News

TAMPA, FLA., November 10, 2025 – Trenam is pleased to announce that Erin Aebel, Lara Fernandez and Alicia Koepke were named to the 2025 Florida Trend Legal Elite Notable Women Leaders in Law list. The award recognizes women in the legal industry who excel both inside and outside of the…

Nov 06 2025

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Trenam Law Receives 30 Tier-1 Rankings In Best Law Firms 2026 Edition by Best Lawyers

By Trenam News News

November 6, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that the firm received 30 Tier-1 rankings in the Best Law Firms 2026 Edition by Best Lawyers rankings in the Tampa and St. Petersburg metropolitan regions. Overall, Trenam Law received 45 top regional rankings. In the Tampa…

Nov 03 2025

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Patent and Trademark Law Firm Smith & Hopen Joins Trenam Law

By Anton J. Hopen Business Transactions, Intellectual Property

Addition Brings Number of Business Transactions Attorneys and Consultants Serving Leading Florida Businesses November 3, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that patent and trademark firm Smith & Hopen joins the firm, bringing to the team shareholder Anton Hopen, shareholder Nicholas Pfeifer, registered patent agent…

Nov 03 2025

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Trenam Law Managing Shareholder Nelson Castellano Named in Florida 500

By Nelson Castellano News

November 3, 2025 – TAMPA, FL – Trenam Law is pleased to announce that managing shareholder, Nelson Castellano, was once again named in Florida Trend’s 2025 Florida 500 list, which identifies the top 500 business leaders across major industries in Florida. Florida 500 honorees are distinguished individuals who have demonstrated impact…

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