Posts Tagged: football
The Rush for Redskins Gear Underscores an Exponential Rise in Counterfeits
The Washington Football Team's (formerly the Washington Redskins’) move to change its name and logo has sparked a flurry of fans looking to “cash in” as national …
Supreme Court Ruling Opens Door to Additional Constitutional Challenges to the Lanham Act
The Supreme Court ruled that the anti-disparagement clause in the Lanham Act violates the Free Speech Clause in the First Amendment. Matal v. Tam. As a result, …
Industry Reaction to SCOTUS First Amendment Decision in Matal v. Tam
Lauren Emerson, Baker Botts, LLP: "Today’s decision, while not surprising, is momentous, as any decision striking a longstanding legislative provision based on freedom of speech would …
Other Barks & Bites for Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
On the menu this week for Other Barks & Bites... Video game systems developed by Nintendo and Sony are targeted in a patent infringement suit filed in Delaware …
New England Patriots earn trademarks to promote a 19-0 perfect season that never was
On December 6th, 2016, the USPTO registered U.S. Trademark Registration No. 5095619, which protects the use of the standard character mark “PERFECT SEASON” in commerce. One week later …
Counterfeit NFL jerseys highlight issues of fake apparel from China
Misspellings, $20 for a $200 jersey, encouraging use of Western Union wire transfers, and no visible mention of being officially licensed NFL merchandise should raise at least some suspicions... …
Oakland Raiders file three trademark applications suggesting potential Las Vegas relocation
On August 20th, the Oakland Raiders filed three trademark applications with the USPTO for standard character marks on “Las Vegas Raiders,” suggesting the team is very serious …
How head impacts challenge the NFL to improve helmet innovation
The harder and more unbreakable the helmet the better it is to protect from a cosmetic standpoint, but the more likely the helmet will transfer the power …
