I'm James Hastings of ROTHWELL FIGG
Leading brands trust my TTAB EXPERIENCE
The U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is a specialized tribunal. I know how to navigate it.
▶︎ Trademark oppositions
▶︎ Trademark cancellations
▶︎ Consulting & Advisory
My commentary on trademark law has been featured in
Founding Editor
Trademark Opposition Lawyer, a syndicated U.S. legal blog for opposition and cancellation proceedings
TTAB Law Educator
CLE instructor to fellow attorneys nationwide on trademark opposition & cancellation strategies
Events Speaker
Moderator of TTAB case management forums at International Trademark Association (INTA) annual meetings
TTAB Case FACTS
Trademark opposition & cancellations can be unpredictable
Length
The average duration of a trademark opposition proceeding is 2.68 years
Cost
The average cost of a U.S. opposition proceeding is on average 2-3 times higher than in Canada, and even more than in the European Union
Risk
While over 90% of trademark oppositions settle before trial, many are resolved late in the process, thus increasing costs and risk
TTAB Lean Solutions
My approach can make a difference
I utilize Lean six sigma, a process-improvement method adopted by innovative companies to help my clients achieve their goals.
Over 90% of TTAB disputes settle before trial according to statistics
I seek to resolve cases early, which can decrease cost and risk
Using lean methodology, I help clients:
Clarify litigation objectives
Establish predictable legal budgets
Position for possible early case-resolution
James is an approved mediator of the INTA Trademark Mediator’s Network, one of less than 200 attorneys worldwide who received this professional designation.
Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, P.C.
A proven team that gets things done
I'm an attorney with Rothwell Figg, a leading intellectual property law firm with offices in Washington DC, New York, and Boston. We've represented clients in hundreds of opposition and cancellation proceedings.