A Mompreneur, Terri Kelly, battles shoe giant Sketchers over use of slogan “Yoga Pants for Your Feet.” Sketchers claims phrase is merely descriptive.
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Confidential information and trade secrets may have been leaked in Major League Baseball scandal involving St. Louis Cardinals and Houston Astros. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trade secret law firm.
Read MoreNew Coca-Cola cans feature no labels - lesson on branding, trademarks, and source identifiers. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trade dress law firm.
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Apple Watch patent lawsuit filed by couple claiming ownership of invention for “receiving electronic signals such as text messages on a vibrating device strapped to a user’s wrist.”
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In Commil USA v. Cisco Systems, the Supreme court rejects another patent infringement defense for inducement.
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Mary Kay files suit agains RetailMeNot for use of its brand name without authorization. The online coupon giant claims free speech in use of Mary Kay’s brand name and logo on its site.
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What are the legal implications of when a selfie is not just a selfie? Selfie legal issues.
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Understanding the issues and concerns with Patent DIY can help inventors save money and avoid risk of loss of their invention.
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Online businesses have exploded with eCommerce strategies that make our lives easier and transform how we connect with everyday products and services. Post by Klemchuk LLP, an Internet and eCommerce law firm.
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Google takes proactive steps to cut down on the posting of revenge porn. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a technology and data privacy law firm.
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Shakira guilty of copyright infringement? A new hearing to be help on whether Shakira's accuser lied on the stand.
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The Innovation Act could curtail the Eastern District of Texas popularity for patent infringement lawsuits. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a patent litigation law firm.
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Battle between fitness tracker rivals Jawbone and Fitbit - the risk for trade secret theft and allegations of misappropriation of trade secrets. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trade secret and IP law firm.
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Artist Richard Prince makes $90k a pop on unauthorized use of third party Instagram images. Is it copyright infringement? Probably not.
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Trademarks for REDSKINS and THE SLANTS raise questions on registerability of marks found to be disparaging. Article by Klemchuk LLP, a trademark law firm.
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The federal government seeks to seize the Mongol Nation logo due to member convictions of racketeering and conspiracy charges. The American Civil Liberties Union teamed up with the club to halt what its attorney called “an outrageous violation of the First Amendment and an absolute abuse of forfeiture and trademark laws.”
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Despite the label, incontestable marks can still be contested. An accused infringer can always argue that they are not actually infringing the mark at all due to the respective mark differences, the differences in use or commercial impression, etc.
Read MoreKlemchuk LLP has prepared a diagram of the Local Patent Rules for informational and education purposes. Read for additional information on the updated diagram for the management of patent infringement cases in the Northern District of Texas.
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The Fourth Circuit decided that online article by The Radiance Foundation criticizing the NAACP, titled “National Association for the Abortion of Colored People,” did not infringe on the NAACP’s trademark.
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Read about the five most important steps for entrepreneurs to take to protect big ideas and help ensure a new business survives and thrives.
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