#trademark

#trademark

CNCF seeks to protect open source project NATS from Synadia's trademark claims following licensing changes.

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.

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.

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

Meghan Markle changed the name of her lifestyle brand from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever due to trademark issues and branding complexities.

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'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.

Figma's cease-and-desist highlights its intent to protect trademark rights over the term 'Dev Mode' from a startup.

Figma's trademark on 'Dev Mode' sparks a legal dispute with Lovable, highlighting the tensions over common tech terminology.

A man lost his legal challenge to the fleur-de-lis symbol due to insufficient standing and no demonstrated commercial interest.

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.

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

Perplexity, an AI startup, faces a lawsuit for alleged trademark infringement by a company named Perplexity Solved Solutions.

Allied Van Lines is suing a Boca Raton moving broker for trademark infringement and brand reputation damage.

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

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.

The USPTO is seeking new candidates for 18 vacant positions on its advisory committees.

Appointments to the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees will include staggered terms effective May 2025.

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'.

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.