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."
In 2018, following an attempt by a third party to use the Smiths' name and upon discovery that the trademark was not owned by the band, Marr reached out to Morrissey, via his representatives, to work together in protecting the Smiths' name. A failure to respond led Marr to register the trademark himself. It was subsequently agreed with Morrissey's lawyers that this trademark was held for the mutual benefit of Morrissey and Marr.
