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United States Annual Review (January–February 2026, Vol. 116 No. 1)

The United States Annual Review issue of The Trademark Reporter (TMR), by TMR authors Theodore H. Davis Jr. and John L. Welch, is a review of trademark cases in the United States for the seventy-eighth year of administration of the Lanham Act (approximately July 2024–June 2025) arranged in three parts: ex parte appeals; inter partes proceedings; and litigation in the federal courts and state courts of general jurisdiction.

Please join TMR authors Theodore H. Davis Jr. and John L. Welch at the 2026 Annual Meeting in London, when for the first time ever they will present their “Trademark Year in Review: U.S. Case Law Highlights” in two related sessions—so you must attend both to get all the information and insights you need! Part 1 is Sunday, May 3,  2:45 pm–3:45 pm.  Part 2 is Wednesday, May 6, 2:30 pm–3:30 pm. Registration for the 2026 Annual Meeting is required to attend this session. Learn more and register today.

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While trademark law may not deliberately treat minorities worse than consumers generally, it is argued that protecting minority interests requires us to go beyond treating everyone the same, with a view to eliminating inequalities that might otherwise occur from different starting points and pursuing goals of equality and a wider understanding of nondiscrimination.
Ilanah Fhima, University College London, United Kingdom Multiculturalism, Minority Language Rights, and Trademark Law: Protecting the Less-than-Average Consumer, 115 Trademark Rep. 601 (2025)

The TMR is a unique, well-respected resource for practitioners, brand owners, and others interested in the fascinating issues arising in the world of trademarks and related IP.

We offer thoughtful analysis and deep expertise on the top legal and business issues facing the profession today. Our authors, including well-known practitioners and scholars, provide opinions and context to help you navigate complex questions and better understand key decisions and legislation.

With our thought leadership renowned across the industry, U.S. and international courts often cite the TMR.

Highlights include:

The U.S. Supreme Court cited the TMR in its majority opinion in Iancu v. Brunetti, 139 S. Ct. 2294 (2019).
The U.S. Supreme Court cited the TMR in its majority opinion in Matal v. Tam, 137 S. Ct. 1744 (2017).
Kathleen E. McCarthy, former TMR Editor-in-Chief and current TMR Advisory Board member, won the 2020 Ladas Memorial Award in the Professional Category for her TMR article Free Ride or Free Speech? Predicting Results and Providing Advice for Trademark Disputes Involving Parody.

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Featured Articles | January–February 2026 (Vol. 116, No. 1)

U.S. Annual Review: The 78th Year of the Lanham Act

Theodore H. Davis Jr. and John L. Welch

The United States Annual Review analyzes cases for the seventy-eighth year of the Lanham Act (approximately July 2024–June 2025).

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