by Angela Langlotz | Oct 23, 2018 | Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Sometimes trademark infringement occurs when a competitor adopts the visual impression, or “look and feel” of a company’s packaging, the look of their restaurant, or the colors that are used in a retail space. This type of infringement, called “trade dress...
by Angela Langlotz | Oct 16, 2018 | Copyright Infringement, Copyrights |
A viewer yesterday asked if it was permitted to make a painting from a photo that he took of a building on a college campus. He was told by campus authorities that is was not permissible under copyright law to create a painting from a photo of a building, that it was...
by Angela Langlotz | Oct 9, 2018 | Copyrights |
Earlier I discussed a copyright infringement where the infringer took a photograph of a mural on the side of a building, and used the photograph (to which he did not have rights) to make coffee mugs, t-shirts and posters. This sparked quite a few questions about...
by Angela Langlotz | Oct 1, 2018 | Copyright Infringement, Copyright Registration, Copyrights |
So here’s the situation: You paint an attractive mural on a building, and it’s so amazing that some enterprising soul takes a photograph of it and then uses that photograph to create coffee mugs, t-shirts, and posters. Is that copyright infringement? Yes, absolutely....
by Angela Langlotz | Sep 24, 2018 | Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
So-called “suggestive” trademarks make very strong marks because of the associations that they conjure up for the consumer. A suggestive mark alludes to a quality, feature, or end use of the goods or services, without coming right out and stating it. While the...
by Angela Langlotz | Sep 17, 2018 | Design Marks, Logo marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
In response to the “Stand or Don’t Stand” NFL National Anthem controversy, an Army veteran (and we thank him for his service) has created a line of clothing to protest Nike’s support of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has chosen to kneel rather than stand during...
by Angela Langlotz | Sep 10, 2018 | Design Marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Iconic British brand Burberry, makers of very plaid overcoat linings, scarves, clothing, watches, perfume, and accessories is suing iconic American discount retailer Target for violating its trademark plaid pattern on scarves and other items. The British luxury...
by Angela Langlotz | Sep 3, 2018 | Copyright Infringement, Copyrights |
Millennial songstress Miley Cyrus has been sued by Jamaican songwriter Michael May, who alleges that Miley’s 2013 song “We Can’t Stop” violates his copyright on a song he released 30 years ago called “We Run Things.” May seeks $300 million in damages for the alleged...
by Angela Langlotz | Aug 27, 2018 | Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Trademark conflicts happen often, and here I discuss the trademark kerfuffle between rap star Andre Young, aka Dr. Dre, and Pennsylvania gynecologist and author Dr. Draion Burch, who goes by the moniker “Dr. Drai” for his seminars and publications. The protracted...
by Angela Langlotz | Aug 20, 2018 | Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
So-called “suggestive” trademarks make great brands, because they suggest rather than describe certain qualities or uses of the goods or services. Suggestive marks help inform the consumer about the goods, without telling the consumer outright what the goods are for....
