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Sol de Janeiro Sues MCoBeauty to Protect Brand Essence in Trademark Fragrance Feud

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 5, 2025 | Intellectual Property

The beauty industry has seen an explosion of “dupe culture” in recent years, as consumers seek lower-cost alternatives. While playful imitation is nothing new in the beauty space, Sol de Janeiro argues that MCoBeauty’s approach crosses a critical legal line by copying not only its scents and packaging, but…

Berenzweig Leonard Welcomes Sang Hwan Lee

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 3, 2025 | Firm News

Our BL Team just keeps growing!Please join us in welcoming Sang Hwan Lee to the BL Team as our newest Associate Attorney! A former member of our Summer Law Clerk program, Sang Hwan recently graduated from William & Mary Law School and passed the Virginia State Bar exam. Congratulations,…

Berenzweig Leonard Managing Partners Recognized in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partner Spotlight

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | December 1, 2025 | Firm News

Please join us in celebrating Seth Berenzweig and Declan Leonard on their recognition in Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Managing Partner Spotlight!Together, they have shaped Berenzweig Leonard, LLP into an agile, high-performing law firm that serves clients across the business spectrum while maintaining a positive…

Gatorade Turns Nostalgia Marketing Up to Eleven with “Stranger Things” Collab

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | November 21, 2025 | Intellectual Property

Gatorade isn’t just quenching thirst — it’s turning back time. This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter dives into how the iconic sports drink brand cracked open the time capsule, teaming up with Netflix’s Stranger Things to revive its classic 1980s “No Ordinary Thirst Quencher” campaign for a whole new…

Levi’s Says Seven’s Copycat Stitch Crosses the Trademark Line

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | November 7, 2025 | Intellectual Property

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter spotlights a new trademark battle between two denim powerhouses — Levi Strauss & Co. and 7 For All Mankind. Levi’s has filed a lawsuit accusing Seven’s parent company, Delta Galil USA, Inc., of infringing and diluting its iconic “Tab”…

Berenzweig Leonard Recognized in 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | November 6, 2025 | Firm News

We’re honored to share that Berenzweig Leonard has been named in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers®!Our firm was recognized in the Washington, D.C. metro area for Employment Law – Management (Tier 1) and Commercial Litigation (Tier…

Netflix and AB InBev Deliver a Blockbuster Collaboration

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 31, 2025 | Intellectual Property

Grab your popcorn – this week’s BL Business Branding newsletter takes a closer look at a global partnership that’s redefining what cross-industry collaboration can look like. Streaming powerhouse Netflix and beverage giant AB InBev — the parent company behind Budweiser, Stella Artois, and Corona — have joined forces in…

GovCon Guide: 2025 Government Shutdown

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 29, 2025 | Government Contracts

This was originally published as a partnered article by Berenzweig Leonard and The Baldwin Group. Overview On October 1, 2025, the federal government’s funding lapsed, leading to an ongoing government shutdown. Due to their deep ties with federal funding, government contractors have been heavily impacted by federal…

Universal Pulls Off Wickedly Smart Brand Partnerships

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 24, 2025 | Intellectual Property

Wicked isn’t just defying gravity — it’s reaching new heights in brand collaboration. This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter follows how Universal Studios is transforming Wicked: For Good into a cultural event that stretches far beyond the big screen through strategic partnerships and licensing. What started as a…

Ten Berenzweig Leonard Attorneys Recognized as 2025 Top Lawyers by Arlington Magazine

On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 22, 2025 | Firm News

Please join us in celebrating ten of our attorneys who have been recognized as 2025 Top Attorneys by Arlington Magazine! With attorneys honored in all of our core practice areas, we are proud of how this recognition reflects the outstanding service our team provides across a wide range of…

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