News and Insights

9.01.18

“Hunting and Gathering for the Trademark Audit”

Eric T. Fingerhut and Shannon M. McKeon, Washington, D.C.-based attorneys in Dykema’s Intellectual Property practice group, co-authored the article “Hunting and Gathering for the Trademark Audit”…

2.05.13

Internet Domain Name Landscape About to Expand; Is Your Brand’s Trademark Protected?

When it comes to trademark protection on the Internet, the only constant is change. And the Internet is about to change again as soon as the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers…

1.16.25

One Minute Matters [Video]: Is Registering Your Trademark About To Get More Expensive? (with Shannon McKeon)

Filing a U.S. trademark application in 2025? Don’t get sticker shock when the price tag goes up. After new USPTO fee increases went into effect on January 18, 2025, understanding the impact they could…

10.14.24

One Minute Matters [Video]: Can Someone Profit Off Your Likeness Without Your Consent? (with Shannon McKeon)

What happens when someone tries to cash in on your likeness without your permission? Shannon McKeon breaks down what you need to know about the right of publicity, how it can affect you (especially if…

6.07.11

If It's Not .Bank, It's Not Safe

Eric Fingerhut and Shannon McKeon were published in the June 7, 2011 edition of Law360. The article addresses "phishing" scams and their impact on consumer confidence in financial services providers.…

10.25.10

Shannon Mckeon Joins Dykema

Washington, D.C. Dykema, a leading national law firm, announces that Shannon Marie McKeon has joined the firm as an associate in the Intellectual Property Department. Ms. McKeon’s practice covers…

12.20.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | December 2024

In this newsletter, we offer insights into key developments from the past year and explore factors that may influence 2025.

1.30.24

Legal Primer: How to Use Competitors’ Trademarks in Comparative Advertising

Shannon McKeon developed a helpful one-pager that covers comparative advertising and highlights the basic rules that allow for the use of competitors' trademarks under the doctrine of nominative fair…

1.29.24

Intellectual Property Update and Year in Review | January 2024

In this newsletter, Dykema IP attorneys provide insights on key developments of 2023 and look to what is and could impact 2024.