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Elon Musk's xAI faces copyright issues with the Grok name, already trademarked by a startup, causing potential business obstacles for that company.

The Supreme Court is deliberating major IP cases that could significantly affect corporate liability regarding trademarks and copyright infringement.

The legalities of owning culinary creations and recipes remain complex, influenced by both copyright and trademark laws.

Trademark and copyright are distinct legal tools protecting different types of intellectual property, vital for small business owners to understand.

Gemini Data has sued Google over trademark infringement regarding the use of the 'Gemini' name for Google's AI service, asserting exclusive rights to the brand.

Lady Gaga is facing a lawsuit from Lost International for allegedly stealing a surfboard logo for her Mayhem merchandise.

Lady Gaga's recent tour faces legal challenges over alleged trademark infringement involving branding that resembles a surf company's logo.

Trader Joe's is suing Joe's Wine Co. for trademark infringement over name and branding, claiming customer confusion.

Mullenweg seeks dismissal of WP Engine's lawsuit, claiming unfounded allegations while defending WordPress trademark usage.

Oracle's trademark ownership of 'JavaScript' creates unnecessary barriers; a petition to the USPTO seeks to free the name for public use.

Meghan Markle's As Ever brand cannot sell clothing due to trademark issues with a similar Chinese company.

A system error at the USPTO led to incorrect abandonment notices for hundreds of trademark applications, prompting significant client frustration.

The USPTO is enhancing trademark audit methods to ensure more accurate registrations.

A former OpenAI employee claims that ChatGPT's use of copyrighted materials may violate copyright laws.

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard faces trademark challenges regarding logo description inaccuracies and broad product classifications.

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand name may change after USPTO trademark application rejected due to geographical restrictions.

The legal dispute centers on the renaming of Oakland Airport, impacting travelers and trademark issues.

Oakland claims accusations from SF Airport are unfounded and misleading.

Dallas is investing $200,000 to protect its logo amidst a trademark dispute with Triple D Gear.

The city's logo has been in use since 1972 and is recognized as a strong civic symbol.

Drake University was vindicated in a trademark battle against DMACC, with defamation claims by DMACC dismissed by the judge.

Oracle aims to dismiss Deno Land Inc.'s fraud claim over its JAVASCRIPT trademark, citing insufficient pleading standards.

The Utah Hockey Club is reviewing two names, Utah Mammoth and Utah Hockey Club, for their permanent identity amidst trademark challenges.

Utah Hockey Club continues to work on a permanent name after trademark rejection for 'Utah Yetis'.

The James Bond franchise faces legal challenges over trademark non-use by a Dubai developer.

Josef Kleindienst claims the Bond name hasn't been exploited commercially for five years.

Nintendo lost a trademark battle against a Costa Rican supermarket over the name Super Mario, allowing the business to continue operating under its long-held name.

Katy Perry has won an appeal to use her name in Australia against a fashion designer who held a similar trademark.

The Super Mario grocery store in Costa Rica successfully retained its trademark after Nintendo's opposition was denied.

The WordPress community is facing heated tensions between its co-creator and a hosting provider over trademark issues and contributions to the open-source project.

The WordPress Foundation's trademark efforts for 'HOSTED WORDPRESS' and 'MANAGED WORDPRESS' are stalled after community backlash.

EPO rejects Russian patent requests due to EU sanctions; CNCF launches patent troll bounty; Sweden trademarks its name to prevent tourist confusion.

The WordPress community is embroiled in a dispute involving founder Matt Mullenweg and WP Engine over trademark usage and core features.

Lindzee Barrera's journey illustrates the dedication and challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the sports sector, especially regarding trademark litigation.

Choosing an appropriate name for a franchise is key to its success and future growth.

Media confusion over saying 'Super Bowl' stems from trademark issues with some outlets choosing alternatives like 'the Big Game'.

The Chiefs must negotiate with Pat Riley for 'three-peat' trademark rights if they win their third Super Bowl.

OpenAI is expanding into the hardware market with a trademark application for wearables, indicating a strategic shift into AI-integrated physical products.

OpenAI's trademark application hints at new hardware products like AI-powered devices and humanoid robots, indicating a shift towards tangible consumer tech.

OpenAI is protecting its intellectual property by filing a trademark application for its reasoning AI model o1.

Oracle's ownership of the 'JavaScript' trademark is being contested in court as the community argues it should be considered a generic term.

Oracle's response in the JavaScript trademark dispute is awaited, with discovery expected to reveal critical legal arguments.

The JavaScript community is attempting to free the trademark from Oracle, claiming it has become generic and a public good.

Oracle's move to dismiss the trademark challenge risks undermining JavaScript community organizations that fear legal repercussions.

Oracle's ownership of the JavaScript trademark is considered obsolete by the JavaScript community, leading them to seek its release to the public domain.

Deno Land has petitioned to cancel Oracle's JavaScript trademark to promote community ownership and reduce legal barriers for its use.

Sega's trademark filings for Skies of Arcadia and Eternal Arcadia may hint at potential remasters or new games in the franchise.

Sega has renewed its trademark for Skies of Arcadia, hinting at a possible future project, though no confirmation exists yet.

Tiger Woods' 'Sun Day Red' brand logo faces a trademark dispute with Tigeraire over similarities in design.

Trademark and trade dress strategies are critical in fighting counterfeiting for brands like Duracell.

The week in IP saw important rulings regarding trademark infringement, patent obviousness, and the copyrightability of memorabilia.

Beyonce's trademark registration for her daughter's name highlights trends in IP around personal branding.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office signed its first collective bargaining agreement after nearly 40 years.

The case highlights the conflict between utility patent rights and trade dress protections, focusing on the trademark implications of color post-patent expiration.

Registering a trademark is essential for e-commerce businesses to protect their brand identity and gain exclusive rights against competitors.

Meghan Markle faces another setback in securing her trademark for American Riviera Orchard due to a claim of confusion with Harry and David's existing trademark.

Meghan Markle has requested extra time to finalize trademark issues for her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, following ongoing challenges.

Sweden has applied to trademark its name to clarify its identity and avoid tourist confusion with other places named Sweden.

Sweden seeks to trademark its name to protect identity and reduce travel confusion due to other places sharing its name.

Mullenweg feels relieved after 159 employees left, following his conflict with WP Engine over trademark licensing.

The feud between Automattic and WP Engine has escalated, resulting in a tracking site for WordPress customers leaving WP Engine.

WordPress has prohibited WP Engine from sponsoring events and participating as speakers or organizers due to trademark disputes.

Jools Lebron seeks to trademark 'very demure, very mindful' amidst challenges content creators face in securing rights to viral phrases.

Lebron's attempt to trademark her viral phrase illustrates the challenges creators face in monetizing social media fame.

TikTok creator Jools Lebron is trademarking "very demure, very mindful" to protect her viral catchphrase's commercial potential.

Jools Lebron is seeking to trademark the phrase "very demure, very mindful" after its viral success on TikTok.

UK court allows Google's use of "shorts" for YouTube Shorts, ruling no trademark infringement occurred.

Johnny Marr disputes Morrissey's claim about trademark ownership and affirms the mutual agreement regarding the Smiths' legacy and trademark.

Marr clarifies his actions to protect The Smiths' trademark and refutes Morrissey's allegations regarding unilateral decisions and potential reunions.

The new Flappy Bird game is not associated with its original creator, Dong Nguyen, and may feature cryptocurrency elements.

Flappy Bird's revival lacks involvement from its original creator, Dong Nguyen, raising questions about authenticity and future direction.