Posts Tagged: "Body Armor"

Superhero Tech: Captain America’s shield presages bullet-stopping armors

In the world of superheroes, Captain America reigns as one of the most popular figures thanks in no small part to the original 1940’s comic book series as well as the recent string of films making up the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Recent news reports suggest Captain America technology, particularly his shield, may be closer to becoming a reality than many might otherwise believe. With this in mind, as fans of Captain America and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are anxiously awaiting the release of Captain America: Civil War on May 6, 2016, we thought it might be an opportune time to unveil a new series — Superhero Tech.

Under Armour Sues Body Armor for Trademark Infringement

Still, it seems a little reckless to me to select a trademark that incorporates “ARMOR” or “ARMOUR” when entering an industry that has a heavyweight such as Under Armour with a large trademark portfolio and the means to enforce that portfolio. Is the name BODYARMOR so critical to the success of the company and selling their drinks? I doubt it. So then why run the risk of incurring the wrath of a well funded and well known trademark owner? It just doesn’t make business sense if you ask me. That is why I always advise companies to consider doing a rather exhaustive trademark search and obtaining an opinion from an attorney prior to spending money on adverting and marketing campaigns.