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
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
‘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
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
Advocates for the Creative Mind
