The owners of the multibillion-pound James Bond franchise are fighting a legal challenge in Europe to maintain control over trademark rights related to the iconic character.
In the case of Heritage Alliance, the Federal Circuit upheld the TTAB's decision, stating that the terms 'iVoterGuide' and 'iVoterGuide.com' were deemed highly descriptive and did not achieve distinctiveness.
Drake University and Des Moines Area Community College are embroiled in a trademark dispute regarding the letter 'D', with a federal judge recently dismissing DMACC's defamation claims.
The Utah Hockey Club's journey to find a permanent team name has been challenging as they navigate trademark issues and fan expectations, with 'Utah Mammoth' and 'Utah Hockey Club' as current contenders.
If the Kansas City Chiefs want to celebrate their potential third consecutive Super Bowl victory with 'three-peat' merchandise, they must negotiate with Pat Riley for the trademark rights.
The Ninth Circuit has clarified that advertising shares and selling equity cannot amount to trademark infringement, providing clarity in the realm of intellectual property.
"Securing this result is not just a win for our client but a victory for creativity and innovation. By establishing Super Heroes place in the public domain, we safeguard it as a symbol of heroism available to all storytellers."
