Corinne Fombelle

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Corinne assists clients with brand protection from the clearance stage to post-registration enforcement. She primarily works with businesses to develop and manage their international trademark portfolios.

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USPTO Adds New Design Search Codes for Sound and Motion Trademarks

By Corinne Fombelle on February 12, 2026

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) announced on February 10, 2026 that it has added a new category to its Trademark Design Search Code Manual for sound and motion marks. The Manual now includes new Category 30, which adds seven codes to enable trademark applicants and practitioners to more readily identify relevant sound and motion marks in clearance searches.Continue Reading USPTO Adds New Design Search Codes for Sound and Motion Trademarks

A Rare Hole-in-One for Copyright Protection?

By Joel Tragesser & Corinne Fombelle on April 2, 2024

A new bipartisan bill relating to copyright protection may be a hole-in-one for golf course architects and owners.Continue Reading A Rare Hole-in-One for Copyright Protection?