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Posted on Apr 9, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by NBC News, Google, Inc. ("Google") recently objected to the inclusion of the term "ungoogleable" on a list of new words published by the Swedish Language Council. ...
Continue reading ""To Google" Or Not "To Google": The Battle Against Generic Trademark Usage" »
Posted on Mar 19, 2013 By Russel D. Dize
In a recent decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB" or "Board"), drug manufacturer Pohl-Boskamp GmbH & Co. ("Applicant") was rebuffed in its ...
Continue reading "Nontraditional Trademarks: Can Flavors And Scents Be Protected?" »
Posted on Mar 8, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, Macy's is embroiled in litigation with Martha Stewart Omnimedia, Inc. ("Stewart") and J.C. Penney's ("Penney's") regarding the ...
Continue reading "Macy's Battles Over Right To Sell Martha Stewart Branded Merchandise" »
Posted on Mar 8, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
We have blogged extensively about anti-counterfeiting strategies both inside and outside of court. In January, a three-judge panel of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a summary order that ...
Continue reading "Another Win In The War Against Counterfeiters: Second Circuit Upholds Finding Of Willful Infringement Against Counterfeiter" »
Posted on Mar 4, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by Crain's New York Business, a recent seminar at Fordham University's Fashion Law Institute for New York Fashion Week focused on the infringement of fashion brands and logos and ...
Continue reading "What Is The Appropriate Level Of Trademark Enforcement?" »
Posted on Feb 22, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by Fox News, Ron Paul ("Paul") has filed a Complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization seeking transfer of the domain names RonPaul.com and RonPaul.org. Paul, a ...
Continue reading "Former U.S. Congressman Files UDRP Complaint To Recover RONPAUL.COM and RONPAUL.ORG Domain Names" »
Posted on Feb 22, 2013 By Jessica S. Rutherford
The Gibson Guitar Corp. has been making exceptionally crafted guitars since 1894. One of its most popular electric models is the "Flying V," which was first introduced in 1958 and is ...
Continue reading "Gibson Guitar Corp. Sues Viacom Over Spongebob Squarepants "Flying V" Ukulele" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
The New York Yankees Partnership, owner of the New York Yankees baseball club, has successfully opposed registration of the trademark BASEBALLS EVIL EMPIRE by Evil Enterprises, Inc., an entity that ...
Continue reading "The Evil Empire Strikes Back! The New York Yankees Embrace Evil Empire Trademark" »
Posted on Feb 13, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
On September 22, 2011, at a time when the world's leading social-networking website boasted a reported 800 million users, Facebook announced a revolutionary new user interface, dubbed " ...
Continue reading "Is "Timeline" Descriptive? Facebook Set To Go To Trial In Trademark Infringement Action Over Its Use Of "Timeline"" »
Posted on Feb 12, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by ESPN.com, the National Football League ("NFL") recently announced that it had seized more than $13 million in counterfeit merchandise during the 2012 season through an ...
Continue reading "NFL and U.S. Customs Announce Seizure Of Counterfeit Merchandise" »
Posted on Feb 8, 2013 By Jessica S. Rutherford
Kraft Foods, LLC has been selling cheese under the "Cracker Barrel" trademark since 1954. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., founded in 1969, operates a national chain of 621 ...
Continue reading "Kraft Foods Sues Restaurant Chain Over Plan To Expand Use Of "Cracker Barrel" Trademark" »
Posted on Feb 1, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
Last year, we wrote about an interesting trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC ("Sony") over the appearance of its former spokesperson, Jerry ...
Continue reading "Follow-Up: Sony Reaches Agreement With Former Spokesperson In Trademark Infringement Lawsuit" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
On February 3rd, the National Football League's championship game – the "Superbowl" – will be played in New Orleans, Louisiana. The game, between the San Francisco 49ers and ...
Continue reading "Does Might Make Right? NFL Takes Hardline Stance On "Harbowl" And "Harbaugh Bowl" Trademarks" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
Earlier this month, East Carolina University (ECU) filed a lawsuit against Cisco Systems, Inc. claiming Cisco unlawfully and willfully used ECU's "TOMORROW STARTS HERE" trademark as the ...
Continue reading "East Carolina University Files A Lawsuit Against Cisco Systems Over Use Of the Slogan "Tomorrow Starts Here"" »
Posted on Jan 25, 2013 By Jessica S. Rutherford
When seeking to register a trademark, many people do not realize that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office actually maintains two separate trademark registers: the Principal Register and the ...
Continue reading "Trademark Registrations: A Tale Of Two Registers" »
Posted on Jan 23, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by Reuters, the Supreme Court has issued a decision in favor of Nike, Inc. ("Nike") in a case involving the dismissal of a trademark cancellation counterclaim. Nike filed suit ...
Continue reading "Supreme Court: Broad Covenant Not To Sue Renders Trademark Cancellation Counterclaim Moot" »
Posted on Jan 21, 2013 By Jessica S. Rutherford
It can be very appealing to adopt a trademark that describes the product or service being marketed. However, descriptive trademarks bring with them significant pitfalls. The purpose of a trademark is ...
Continue reading "The Potential Pitfalls Of Adopting A Descriptive Trademark" »
Posted on Jan 17, 2013 By Michael R. Patrick
Grimes has blogged extensively about the importance of effective and cost-conscious anti-counterfeiting strategies.Recently, several of our posts have focused on the gargantuan battles trademark ...
Continue reading "Infringement And Counterfeiting In China Will Remain A Hot Topic In 2013" »
Posted on Jan 11, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by Reuters, China has announced plans to amend current laws to prevent companies from misusing world renowned trademarks and brands. The new measure is perhaps intended to restore the ...
Continue reading "China Announces Intention To Eradicate "Malicious" Trademark Registrations" »
Posted on Jan 4, 2013 By Russell D. Dize
In one of the most widely anticipated college football bowl games of the season, Texas A&M University will play Oklahoma University in the AT&T Cotton Bowl on Friday, January 4, 2013. The game ...
Continue reading "Texas A&M Quarterback Johnny Manziel Seeks To Protect "JOHNNY FOOTBALL" Trademark" »
Posted on Dec 19, 2012 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by Fox News, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse and their companies, as well as the Home Shopping Network, have been sued for trademark counterfeiting in federal court in Florida by a German ...
Continue reading "Martha Stewart And Emeril Lagasse Sued Over Counterfeit Knives" »
Posted on Dec 12, 2012 By Michael R. Patrick
In September, U.S. District Court Judge Colleen McMahon issued a decision that potentially exposes one of the most popular print-on-demand websites, CafePress.com, Inc. ("CafePress"), to ...
Continue reading "Court Ruling Exposes Print-On-Demand Services To Trademark Liability" »
Posted on Nov 28, 2012 By Michael R. Patrick
In April, we wrote about True Religion's eye-popping $864 million judgment against the proprietors of over 200 websites that had been selling counterfeit True Religion merchandise. Recently, ...
Continue reading "Luxury Manufacturer Coach Makes Big Splash With $257 Million Judgment -- Will It Make A Difference?" »
Posted on Nov 21, 2012 By Russell D. Dize
As reported by China Daily and the Asian News Network, a joint operation between China and the United States has resulted in the seizure of more than 20,000 counterfeit bags with fake LOUIS VUITTON, ...
Continue reading "China And United States Conduct Joint Operation To Shut Down Counterfeiting Of Brand-Name Bags" »
Posted on Nov 13, 2012 By Russell D. Dize
Earlier this year, we posted a blog regarding the trademark application filed by Beyonce and Jay-Z for BLUE IVY CARTER, the name of their newborn daughter, for a variety of goods and services. At the ...
Continue reading ""Blue Ivy Carter" Revisited: Was Beyonce And Jay-Z's Trademark Refused?" »
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