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fromThe IP Law Blog
2 weeks ago

The Briefing: Who Owns WallStreetBets? Trademark Use in Commerce and the Reddit Battle

"The trademark showdown between Jaime Rogozinski and Reddit emphasizes that mere creation of a name doesn't guarantee ownership under trademark law."
US politics
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Lululemon has had enough of Gen Z's dupe culture and is suing Costco for allegedly stealing its Scuba jacket and ABC pant designs

Lululemon is suing Costco for selling knockoffs, claiming Costco confuses customers with its Kirkland brand products that mimic Lululemon's designs at lower prices.
E-Commerce
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Brooke Oliver: Defending Icons, Empowering Communities - San Francisco Bay Times

Oliver is a trailblazing attorney, using trademark and copyright laws to empower marginalized communities and protect the cultural legacies of queer icons.
LGBT
#pepperdine-university
Podcast
fromThe IP Law Blog
4 months ago

The Briefing: Court Drowns Pepperdine's 'Waves' Trademark Battle Against Netflix

The court favors educational institutions in trademark disputes against larger entities, impacting entertainment branding.
The Jack Daniel's ruling is crucial in reshaping trademark law within the entertainment sector.
Podcast
fromThe IP Law Blog
4 months ago

The Briefing: Court Drowns Pepperdine's 'Waves' Trademark Battle Against Netflix

The court favors educational institutions in trademark disputes against larger entities, impacting entertainment branding.
The Jack Daniel's ruling is crucial in reshaping trademark law within the entertainment sector.
more#pepperdine-university
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Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Shares Brand Name With Small Business Owner

Mark Kolski's vintage brand shares a name with Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, causing confusion and media attention.
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Shares Brand Name With Small Business Owner

Mark Kolski's vintage brand shares a name with Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, causing confusion and media attention.
more#small-business
#consumer-confusion
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

Descriptive or Highly Descriptive? The Federal Circuit Reviews the iVoters vs iVoterGuide Trademark Dispute

The Federal Circuit is reviewing a trademark dispute over similar digital domain names, emphasizing brand differentiation's significance.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

Descriptive or Highly Descriptive? The Federal Circuit Reviews the iVoters vs iVoterGuide Trademark Dispute

The Federal Circuit is reviewing a trademark dispute over similar digital domain names, emphasizing brand differentiation's significance.
more#consumer-confusion
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Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

Federal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers

Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Color Mark Denial on Dark Green Medical Gloves

The Supreme Court permits colors as trademarks, but their distinctiveness remains a challenge.
The Federal Circuit rejected a trademark claim for the dark green gloves due to their commonality.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

Federal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers

Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Color Mark Denial on Dark Green Medical Gloves

The Supreme Court permits colors as trademarks, but their distinctiveness remains a challenge.
The Federal Circuit rejected a trademark claim for the dark green gloves due to their commonality.
more#genericness
fromFast Company
3 months ago

When it comes to logos, these numbers are the most popular

Some numbers are able to function as trademarks by playing off meanings that have already been baked into them. Both the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers and 76 gas stations strike patriotic chords by referring to the U.S.'s 1776.
Typography
Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
3 months ago

The Briefing: Everyone Loves the HBO Series 'White Lotus,' Except Duke University

HBO faces potential legal challenges from Duke University regarding the use of a T-shirt logo in 'White Lotus'.
The situation raises questions about trademark infringement versus artistic freedom.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Black church in DC that was vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group's trademark

Historic ruling grants a Black church control over Proud Boys trademark after group defaults on a substantial judgment.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
7 months ago

Havana Club rum war escalates: Biden bans brands confiscated by Fidel Castro

The Biden administration's new law impacts trademark claims, intensifying the Cuban rum dispute with historic roots and current international implications.
fromFortune Europe
9 months ago

EasyJet founder Stelios goes after 'brand thieves' aggressively

"The problem with small brand thieves if they are left unchecked is that they become profitable and they grow," said an easyGroup spokesman, highlighting the need for vigilant trademark enforcement.
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