A ruling by the German Patent and Trademark Office had previously held that Apple, Inc.’s (“Apple”) retail store design was ineligible for trademark registration. Read for additional information on the EU Court of Justice’s overturning of this 2013 “Nein” Ruling.
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Read MoreFIFA filed a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice for avatars that used FIFA’s official images related to World Cup. Read more about copyright litigation.
Read MoreChris Kyle, a former U.S. sniper, published his autobiography in 2012. Among the stories told is a fight that, according to the other party involved, never happened. Read for additional information on this case of wrestling with defamation.
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Read MoreNY Federal Court Sides with Westlaw and LexisNexis. Read for more on the holding that reselling legal briefs is fair use.
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Read MoreJohn Wayne’s heirs recently filed a suit for declaratory relief in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Read for additional information on the dueling dukes: The Duke v. Duke University.
Read MoreAs the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board noted, to retain rights in the “What Would Jesus Do” mark, the registrant must use it in commerce. Meaning, we can all expect Tyler Perry’s What Would Jesus Do (or some variant) to hit theaters in the future. Read more about retaining trademark rights.
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Read MoreThe U.S. Supreme Court attempts to resolve the divide among circuit courts on this matter in Hana Financial, Inc. v. Hana Bank. Read for more on the trademark issue of tacking that the Supreme Court is set to decide.
Read MoreAfter months of speculation and media scrutiny, the United States Patent and Trademark Office has made a decision regarding six federal trademark registrations. Read for additional information on the Trademark Office’s cancellation of “Washington Redskins.”
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Read MoreIn a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court concluded Aereo's TV streaming service is a "public performance" under the Copyright Act.
Read MoreThe Beastie Boys were awarded $1.7 Million for Monster Energy’s use of the band’s songs in a promotional video that aired in 2012. The Beastie Boys sought at least $2 million in damages, and argued that Monster Energy wanted to benefit from the coolness associated with the Beastie Boys. Read more about copyright infringement.
Read MoreBlue Sphere seeks “Lucky 13” injunctive relief, Swift’s profits, Blue Sphere’s lost profits, and other damages. Read more about trademark litigation.
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Read MoreIn this case, the Supreme Court rejected the Federal Circuit's standard for determining whether a defendant is liable for inducing infringement. Read for additional information on this decision of liability and induced infringement.
Read MoreAlthough both federal statutes touch on food and beverage labeling, the Lanham Act protects commercial interests against unfair competition, whereas the FDCA protects public health and safety by forbidding the misbranding of food, including by means of false or misleading labeling. Read more about trademarks and unfair competition.
Read MoreAfter many years of providing year-end bonuses to employees, we have learned that employee satisfaction and engagement is better increased through what we call “on the spot” recognition.
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