WEISS & MOY, P.C.

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was established in Scottsdale, Arizona in 1976 by Harry Weiss, a former senior patent attorney at IBM. is a full-service intellectual property law firm that provides a comprehensive offering of intellectual property legal services, including advice, prosecution, registration, pre-litigation, and litigation services relating to patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. We also provide cou

nsel on corporate and immigration matters. With offices in Scottsdale, Arizona, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Boca Raton, Florida, and attorneys who are licensed to practice in multiple state and federal courts throughout the United States, we provide our clients with the same level of sophistication offered by larger firms but without the accompanying high fees.

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Weiss & Moy, P.C. attorneys bring with them a diversity of experience from large firm and major corporate settings. Harry Weiss, the firm’s founder, was a former managing patent attorney for IBM and patent counsel for Motorola. Jeff Moy, an electrical engineer, worked for a major electronics company, and has benefited immeasurably from this experience.Several of the firm’s senior IP professionals have large firm backgrounds. They have the same commitment to excellence that characterizes the large firms where they received much of their training, but in the less restrictive and more efficient environment of a boutique.

Patagonia is taking legal action against environmental activist and drag performer Pattie Gonia over the use of the name...
06/10/2026

Patagonia is taking legal action against environmental activist and drag performer Pattie Gonia over the use of the name "Pattie Gonia."

Patagonia argues the name is too similar to its famous trademark and could cause confusion. Pattie Gonia maintains that the name is a parody and part of a distinct personal brand.

While the dispute has generated significant public attention, it also raises an interesting trademark law question: where is the line between protecting a valuable brand and allowing parody, commentary, and creative expression?

As companies invest more in their trademarks and individuals build increasingly valuable personal brands, courts are being asked more often to balance trademark rights with free speech considerations.

Cases like this serve as a reminder that trademark law is not always black and white.

A visa interview is stressful enough. Should applicants be required to fly to another country just to attend one?Recent ...
06/09/2026

A visa interview is stressful enough. Should applicants be required to fly to another country just to attend one?

Recent reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State is considering a major restructuring of visa processing throughout Africa by consolidating services into a limited number of regional processing hubs.

If implemented, this change could have significant consequences for businesses, entrepreneurs, athletes, students, and families seeking to travel to the United States.

For many applicants, obtaining a U.S. visa already requires substantial planning and expense. Requiring individuals to cross international borders for visa interviews could create additional costs, logistical challenges, and delays.

The proposal may be particularly impactful for African startups, investors, and companies pursuing opportunities in the United States. Increased travel requirements could make business expansion and international collaboration more difficult at a time when economic ties between the U.S. and Africa continue to grow.

One detail that has generated considerable discussion is the reported lack of designated processing hubs in North Africa, potentially requiring applicants from the region to travel even farther to complete the visa process.

While the proposal has not yet been fully implemented, businesses and individuals with future U.S. immigration needs should closely monitor developments and plan accordingly.

We will continue following this story and its potential impact on international mobility and cross-border business

CNN Files Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Search Platform PerplexityOne of the most significant intellectual property stori...
06/02/2026

CNN Files Copyright Lawsuit Against AI Search Platform Perplexity

One of the most significant intellectual property stories of the month came when CNN filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against AI search company Perplexity.

CNN alleges that Perplexity improperly uses and distributes its copyrighted news content without authorization, while Perplexity maintains that its platform helps users access information rather than simply reproducing protected works.

The case is expected to become a closely watched legal battle over how artificial intelligence companies collect, summarize, and display third-party content. The outcome could help shape future copyright protections, licensing models, and the relationship between content creators and AI platforms.

As AI technology continues to evolve, businesses, publishers, and technology companies alike will be watching closely as courts address one of the most important intellectual property questions of the AI era.

If your business is navigating intellectual property, technology, or emerging AI-related legal issues, the team at Weiss & Moy, P.C. is available to help.

EB-5 investor Visa Important Alert
06/02/2026

EB-5 investor Visa Important Alert

Taylor Swift is making headlines again but this time in the trademark world.According to recent reports, Taylor Swift fi...
05/27/2026

Taylor Swift is making headlines again but this time in the trademark world.

According to recent reports, Taylor Swift filed trademark applications for audio clips of her voice saying “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor,” along with an image of herself performing on stage. The filings are reportedly aimed at helping protect her voice and likeness from AI-generated deepfakes and digital impersonation.

As AI technology becomes more advanced, celebrities, creators, and businesses are increasingly looking at new ways to protect their brands, voices, images, and digital identity.

This is another example of how trademark law is rapidly evolving in the AI era.

At Weiss & Moy, P.C., we continue to closely monitor developments involving trademarks, AI, branding, and intellectual property protection.

05/21/2026

Behind almost every elite athlete is an entire team helping make success possible and many of them may qualify for U.S. visa options too.

When people think about sports visas, they usually think about the athlete. But behind many elite athletes is an entire team helping them perform at the highest level including coaches, trainers, nutritionists, sparring partners, analysts, and other essential support staff.

Many people are surprised to learn that U.S. immigration law does provide options for these individuals through the P-1S and O-2 visa categories.

These cases are often more nuanced than people expect. The application must show not only the relationship between the athlete and support staff member, but also why that individual plays an essential role that is not easily replaceable.

We also regularly get questions about family members. In many situations, spouses and children can accompany the principal visa holder to the U.S. under related dependent visa categories, allowing families to stay together during training, competitions, and professional seasons. In some situations, family members may also be able to qualify to provide support services connected to the athlete or visa holder depending on the role and facts of the case.

For international athletes and teams, having the right support system in place can be just as important as the athlete’s own visa strategy.

At Weiss & Moy, P.C., we work with athletes, coaches, founders, and international professionals navigating U.S. immigration options and long term mobility planning.

One of the most rewarding parts of immigration law is helping clients when everyone else has already told them “no.”I re...
05/19/2026

One of the most rewarding parts of immigration law is helping clients when everyone else has already told them “no.”

I recently worked on a case involving a client whose I-130 petition had been approved nearly 20 years ago. The issue was that the approval notice looked extremely old and unusual because both the client and his sister appeared on the same approval notice.

Even the client had doubts. Other attorneys told him the document looked fake and that there was no point in trying to pursue a green card case based on it.
But something about the story did not sit right with me.

I told the family to do more digging before giving up completely. They came back with proof that the approval notice was real and that the client’s sister had actually received her green card through that same petition years earlier.

From there, we carefully worked through the case and ultimately were able to use that old approved I-130 petition to help the client obtain lawful permanent residence.

Sometimes immigration law is not about finding the easiest path. It is about being willing to look deeper, ask more questions, and continue helping clients even when a case initially seems impossible.

That is often where the breakthrough happens.

Some immigration and citizenship cases stay with you forever.To kick off our new series, “Family Immigration Stories I’l...
05/15/2026

Some immigration and citizenship cases stay with you forever.

To kick off our new series, “Family Immigration Stories I’ll Never Forget,” here is one case that has stayed with me for years.

I worked with a client who believed her entire life that she was a U.S. citizen from birth, but she could never successfully obtain a U.S. passport.

The case was complicated.

She was born in Canada. Her biological mother gave birth there and later left, and the client was adopted by another woman just one week after birth. Her adoptive mother also lived in Canada, which created confusion about whether U.S. citizenship had passed to the child through her biological mother before the adoption took place.

When I contacted the State Department, even they were unsure how to handle the situation. They told me to file the application and see what happened.

What followed were years of requests for additional evidence and constant follow-up. At times, it felt like the case was stuck in limbo.

Eventually, I helped involve the client’s local Congressional office. They assisted in reaching the appropriate individuals at the passport office, who ultimately confirmed that the biological mother had in fact lived in the United States long enough to transmit U.S. citizenship to her child.

After decades of uncertainty and years of trying to get answers, my client finally received her U.S. passport.

Cases like this are a reminder that sometimes the hardest part is not the law itself. It is continuing to push forward when nobody seems to know the answer.

For years, some of the world’s top athletes have trusted us with one of the most important parts of their careers: the a...
05/11/2026

For years, some of the world’s top athletes have trusted us with one of the most important parts of their careers: the ability to compete, train, and build a future in the United States.

To kick off our new series highlighting elite athletes and the immigration journeys behind international success stories, I wanted to share one that has always stayed with me.

Years ago, I had the opportunity to help one of the top pole vaulters in the world come to the United States on an O-1A visa as an extraordinary ability athlete.

At the time, he was competing internationally at the highest levels of the sport and needed a visa that would allow him to continue training and competing in the United States. The O-1A category is designed for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field nationally or internationally, including elite athletes and other highly accomplished professionals.

After successfully obtaining his O-1A visa, we later worked together again on his EB-1A extraordinary ability green card case, helping him take the next step toward building a long term future in the United States.

Along the way, he met another top vaulter from his country. The two eventually got married, and I later had the privilege of helping her with her immigration process as well.

Today, they are building their life and family in the United States.

This is one of the things I love most about practicing immigration law. Behind every petition, filing, and approval is a real person, a career, a dream, and often an entire family whose future is being shaped.

Over the next week, we’ll be sharing more stories, blogs, and insights involving elite athletes, international competition travel, O-1 and P-1 visas, and immigration pathways for world class talent.

Global talent. U.S. opportunity.

Excited to launch a new series on some of the industries and individuals we work with across the world of U.S. immigrati...
05/08/2026

Excited to launch a new series on some of the industries and individuals we work with across the world of U.S. immigration law.

We’re starting with elite athletes.

Over the next week, we’ll be sharing blogs, stories, insights, and immigration topics involving athletes competing at the highest levels internationally, including visa strategy, international competition travel, sponsorship opportunities, and pathways such as O-1 and P-1 visas.

At Weiss & Moy, P.C., we understand that behind every global opportunity is often a complex immigration process helping talented individuals compete, travel, and grow their careers across borders.

More coming soon.

Global talent. U.S. opportunity.

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