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
Fox Wins Trademark Fight Over “Empire” TV Show
Fox will only have to worry about fictionalized drama when its hit show Empire returns to TV in several weeks, now that its real-life one is over.
March 09, 2016
Coachella to Indie Festival: “Change Your Name!”
The Coachella Music Festival is known for its laidback and fun vibe, but that doesn’t mean its organizers don’t take the protection of its brand seriously.
February 16, 2016
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
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
Advocates for the Creative Mind
