Houston Law Schools Fight Over Name
It’s common knowledge that law school is competitive, and two actual law schools are about to reveal just how much in court. The University of Houston has filed a trademark infringement suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas over South Texas College of Law’s recent name change to Houston College of Law.
July 19, 2016
Judge Says Navajo Nation Mark isn’t “Famous”
The Navajo Nation was recently dealt a blow in its lawsuit against Urban Outfitters, when a U.S. district court judge dismissed two trademark dilution claims. Judge Bruce Black in New Mexico ruled that the tribe, one of the largest in the United States, hadn’t proved that the “Navajo” mark was famous.
June 21, 2016
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
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
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