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Trade Dress Infringement | Van Leeuwen vs Rebel Creamery

Van Leeuwen claims that Rebel Creamery copied their trade dress by using the same kinds of colors, fonts, and minimalist designs, such that their product seems nearly identical to Van Leeuwen's signature elements.

May 09, 2024

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My Other Bag Is… A Parody

My Other Bag (MOB), an affordable canvas tote bag company that features graphics of several luxury handbags on its products, was recently granted a motion for summary judgment in Louis Vuitton’s trademark infringement suit against it.

February 09, 2016

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Nike Sues Skechers For Patent Infringement

The two most popular shoe brands in America are headed for a showdown in court. Earlier this month, Number one Nike filed a lawsuit against number two Skechers, claiming patent infringement over some of its design patents, according to WWD. The patents, for sneaker soles and uppers, were issued in 2014 and 2015.

January 26, 2016

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Grumpy Cat is Really Not Happy About Grumpy Cat Coffee

Grumpy Cat, the permanently disgruntled-looking feline that gained Internet fame three years ago, is sharpening its claws in court.

January 05, 2016

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‘Little Trees’ Air Fresheners Score Big Victory Over Competitor

The Exotica Fresheners Company will probably have to add “the smell of defeat” to its line of car air fresheners.

December 08, 2015

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Meet The Slants: This Band’s Fight Over The Right to Trademark its Name Could Impact What Happens With The Washington Redskins

This past July, a Federal District Court affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s cancellation of the Washington Redskins’s trademark for being disparaging toward Native Americans. The NFL team filed its appeal this month in a bid to get back its registration.

November 17, 2015

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Memo from H&M to Forever 21: “Beach Please” Stop Copying Us

According to The Fashion Law, Swedish clothing retailer H&M is suing LA-based clothing retailer Forever 21 for copyright infringement, trade dress infringement, false designation of origin and unfair competition, over the design of one of its canvas tote bags, which features the groan-inducing or very clever play on words “Beach Please” set against a line of palm trees and a colorful background.

November 03, 2015

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