Jan 19, 2017 | Trademarks
Adidas successfully opposes Etonic’s application for a trademark for athletic shoes. Trademark Trial and Appeals Board ruled that Etonic’s stylized E (left) looks too much like Adidas’ famous three stripes. Three stripes on shoes since...
Dec 22, 2015 | Trademarks
In a groundbreaking decision, Judge Moore of the U.S. Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit invalidated on Constitutional grounds the requirement that registered trademarks not disparage a person or group of people. The U.S. Patent & Trademark Office had...
Nov 17, 2015 | Trademarks
In recent news, the trademark examining attorney refused registration of the stylized mark LEFT NUT BREWING COMPANY for beer, on grounds that it was scandalous and vulgar. Applicant appealed to the Trademark Trial and Appeals Board. The Board agreed that while yes,...
Jul 21, 2014 | Dispute Resolution, Trademarks
Cubs Sue ‘Unofficial Mascot’ for Trademark InfringementAt first glance, the press begs the question of whether this is a defensible fair use or dilution/trademark infringement?However, if I were the defendants, I would raise a completely different...
Jul 9, 2014 | Civility, Dispute Resolution, Trademarks
Here’s how a little civlity, humility and professionalism averted what could have been a lengthy and expensive trademark dispute. We should all strive to follow their example; I wish they could all go this smoothly. It wasn’t really a course, but yes, I did a...
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