Posts Tagged: trademark
2018 National Trademark Exposition
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host the 2018 National Trademark Exposition at the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC in partnership with …
A Costly Haircut
Lebron James and Nick Saban are well-known for dominance in their respective sports of basketball and college football. Recently they found themselves opposing each other in an …
Burberry Sues Target Over Sale of Fashion Products Using Burberry Check Design
British luxury fashion brand Burberry filed a complaint alleging trademark infringement and dilution against American retailer Target Corporation in the Southern District of New York. At issue …
MLBPA Files Opposition at TTAB over ‘Here Comes the Judge’ Trademark Application
On March 21st, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) filed a formal notice of opposition at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) to challenge a …
Image Rights: Valuable Intellectual Property
The cult of celebrity keeps creating more and more wealth. And concurrent with protecting that, 'Image Rights”'have been receiving a lot of publicity – as well as …
How is intellectual property valued when selling a business?
Intellectual property (IP) often represents one of the largest asset classes that a company holds, and unlocking its value is a key element in any business sale. …
Alibaba Files U.S. Trademark Infringement Suit Against Cryptocurrency Firm Alibabacoin
Alibaba alleges that defendant Alibabacoin (ABBC) Foundation has engaged in an unlawful scheme to misappropriate the Alibaba name in order to raise over $3.5 million in cryptoassets from …
UMBC files trademark application to celebrate historic upset in NCAA Tournament as 16-Seed
UMBC has filed U.S. Trademark Application No. 87838422 which would protect the use of the standard character mark '16 over 1' for the sale of athletic apparel …
Cleveland Indians to Stop Using Chief Wahoo Logo in 2019
The Cleveland Indians are planning to stop using the Chief Wahoo logo on their uniforms or on signage at the stadium starting in 2019. As a longtime source …
China Reorganizes SIPO, Gives It Authority Over Trademark and Geographical Indications
Among the many bureaucratic changes that resulted from the amendments to the Chinese Constitution included the integration of trademark responsibilities with the other intellectual property activities of …
Tips For Safeguarding Your Concept, While Making Your Mark on the Wellness Industry
Consumers driving the Wellness industry seek more than just a clothing company, a new workout, or a healthy alternative to the standard lunchtime sandwich – they value brand …
IP Due Diligence for Start-ups in the 2018 Legal Environment – The Most Important Conversation
For IP due diligence for investment in a start-up or young company, the most important conversation is with the key developer(s) of the product(s) or …
Florida Restaurateurs Face Off in Trademark Suit Over Frenchy’s Name
On February 20th, Clearwater Beach, FL-based restaurateur Frenchy’s Corporate filed a suit alleging trademark infringement against the owners and operators of Frenchy’s Pizzeria & Tavern, …
Olympics and Intellectual Property: What Brands Need to Know
“The purpose of Rule 40 is to prevent over-commercialization of the games and to protect the exclusivity of the official sponsors, who spend many millions of dollars to …
Craft Beer vs. Big Beer Trademark Suit May Test 9th Circuit’s ‘Irreparable Harm’ Standard
A resounding en garde was declared by California craft beer brand Stone to MillerCoors, the second largest beer company in the United States, over the alleged taking …
