Jan 25, 2017 | Trademarks
You may have heard that President Trump has just applied to trademark “KEEP AMERICA GREAT.” In fact, he has applied for two trademarks in this phrase. You may not know that Trump already has two registered trademarks for “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN,...
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...
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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