Google and Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter are publicly sparring over copyright issues. Read more on the fight of Google v. Hollywood.
Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Alice Corp. Pty. Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int’l regarding patent eligibility. Read for additional information on the unlikelihood of the Supreme Court clarifying law for computer-based software patents.
Read MoreChief Judge Davis of the Eastern District of Texas unveiled an alternative case management track available for patent suits filed. Read for additional information on the launch of an expedited Track B option for patent suits.
Read MoreAn Eastern District of Texas jury ordered Google to pay Texas-based company SimpleAir for infringing its patent. Read for additional information on the decision that forced Google to pay $85M for push notification use.
Read MoreApplicant Nieves & Nieves LLC applied to register this mark in connection with various body, skin care and cosmetic products among others. Read for a TTAB update on the oral hearing for denial of PRINCESS KATE application.
Read MoreThe Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals handed down a decision that has many in the copyright law community scratching their heads. Read for additional information regarding the actor granted a copyright claim for 5 seconds of acting.
Read MoreKetchup giant, H.J. Heinz Company, has sued Irving-based Figueroa Brothers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Read for additional information regarding the suit over ketchup bottle design.
Read MoreThe White House announced three executive actions to combat abusive patent lawsuits. Read for additional information regarding how the White House combats patent trolls.
Read MoreWhat are the elements of a parody? Read for more information on the example of Dumb Starbucks and parody when it comes to trademark law.
Read MoreThis recent application abandonment is just another page in the ongoing drama between King, the maker of Candy Crush Saga, and independent developers. Read for additional information on the Candy Crush Saga’s ending in abandonment.
Read MoreRaising Cane's won an initial victory in a trademark lawsuit filed by the estate of Bob Marley. Read for additional information on this case and the no love lost.
Read MoreAccording to PatentFreedom, a study commissioned by Apple, there are more than 250 active Patent Assertion Entities (also known as “patent trolls”) in the United States. Read for additional findings regarding the Apple of their eye.
Read MoreConcerned about toxic chemicals that are sometimes included in these fake perfumes and colognes? Here’s signs of counterfeit fragrances to watch for.
Read MoreA suit for trademark infringement has been filed against the makers of “COINYE.” Read for additional information on the digital currency that earned a lawsuit from Kanye West.
Read MoreIn this lawsuit, the Canadian Olympic Committee claimed consumers could be mislead into believing The North Face was an official sponsor of the 2014 Olympics. Read for additional information on the Committee’s suit against The North Face for trademark infringement.
Read MoreWhile the dispute appears to be settled for the time being, Texas A&M’s trademark attorneys appear to have their hands full. Read for additional information on Seattle Seahawks, Texas A&M and the 12th man.
Read MoreIn 1985, the Chicago Bears players participated in a music video that earned a gold record and a Grammy nomination. Read for additional information on the ex-Chicago Bears players’ suit over “Super Bowl Shuffle.”
Read MoreAfter successfully getting trademarks on the words “Candy” and “Saga” in Europe, game publisher, King, the maker of Candy Crush Saga, has also filed for the trademark with the U.S. Trademark Office among a firestorm of publicity and protests among smaller game developers. Read more about trademarks and cease-and-desist letters.
Read MoreThe NetJets Inc. v. IntelliJet Group, LLC federal decision has been making waves in trademark law. Read for additional information on software as a good versus as a service.
Read MoreThe NSA and Obama generally believe the mere collection of personal information – without reading it – does not constitute an invasion of our personal privacy. Read more on President Obama’s embrace of NSA surveillance activities.
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