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Once Again, A’s Denied “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics” Trademarks

The Oakland A’s move to Nevada has hit a major legal snag. For the second time, the USPTO has refused to register "Las Vegas Athletics," citing issues with geographic descriptiveness and a lack of "acquired distinctiveness." Using the A's relocation as a high-profile case study, we break down why fame in one city doesn't guarantee trademark rights.

February 19, 2026

Salvatore Ferragamo Sues Former QB For Trademark Infringement

Italian luxury fashion house Salvatore Ferragamo has filed a lawsuit against former Los Angeles Rams football player Vince Ferragamo for infringing its trademarks due to the latter’s operation of Ferragamo Winery.

May 17, 2016

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Beyoncé to Company: You Can’t Put That Name On It

“Feyonce” may have a clever ring to it, but global superstar Beyoncé is definitely not amused.

April 19, 2016

Rolls-Royce Wins Suit Against Rapper

A New Jersey federal judge has ruled that Robert Davis, the Atlanta rapper formerly known as Rolls Royce Rizzy, can’t use the automaker’s name as part of his stage name anymore because it’s trademark dilution by tarnishment.

April 05, 2016

Breads Will Roll: Great Harvest Sues Panera Over a Trademarked Slogan

Great Harvest Bread Co. has filed a trademark infringement suit against Panera Bread Co. in a federal court in North Carolina, accusing the company of using a similar slogan in advertisements.

March 29, 2016

Two Successful Paranormal Authors Are Headed to Court Over IP Rights

The stories of Cassandra Clare and Sherrilyn Kenyon, two New York Times-bestselling authors of fantasy novels, may contain very imaginative mythology, but it’s the legal developments between them that are drawing a lot of attention these days.

March 15, 2016