Lucasfilm Sues Academies Aimed at Star Wars Fans
Through a new lawsuit, Lucasfilm, the Disney-owned production company behind the Star Wars franchise, wants to make sure The Force is never with three training programs that teach fans how to use lightsabers, the famous laser swords from the Star Wars films.
November 01, 2016
Louis Vuitton Victorious in Trademark Lawsuit From Footwear Company
On September 13th, a New York district court judge granted a motion for summary judgment in favor of Louis Vuitton and dismissed a trademark suit against the high-end fashion brand from footwear startup LVL XIII.
October 11, 2016
Dallas Cowboys File Trademark Action Against Former Player
A notice of opposition has been filed with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) against the Palmer-Williams Group, a youth development nonprofit formed by Sherman Williams and David Palmer.
September 27, 2016
Are Advertising Keywords the Next Frontier in Trademarks?
A district court judge in Connecticut has denied a motion for summary judgment in part for Provide Commerce, an internet retailer of gift baskets and flowers, in a trademark lawsuit from Edible Arrangements over the use of keyword search terms matching Edible Arrangements’ protected marks.
September 13, 2016
Star of Reality Show Sues Son for Trademark Infringement
Robbie Montgomery, founder of Missouri-based Sweetie Pie’s restaurant and star of a reality show on Oprah’s network called Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s, has filed a lawsuit against her son James T. Norman, for copyright infringement and misappropriation of funds.
August 16, 2016
Kanye West Beats Trademark Suit Over 2015 Film
A New York federal judge has dismissed a trademark suit from Latin band Loisaidas against Kanye West and Damon “Dame” Dash for their film of the same name.
July 26, 2016
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