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 | Jul 23, 2018 | Design Marks, Design Patents, Patents, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks |
Jilted dating app company Tinder is playing hardball with rival Bumble, which it tried unsuccessfully to earlier acquire, and has filed a lawsuit alleging that Bumble is infringing its patent, its trademarks, and stealing trade secrets. Hey, if you can’t woo ‘em, sue...
by Angela Langlotz | Jul 9, 2018 | Design Marks, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
I’ve mentioned before that just about anything distinctive that serves as a source identifier is capable of functioning as a trademark. This includes some unusual things, like sounds, that we don’t normally think of when we think about trademarks. Harley Davidson has...
by Angela Langlotz | Apr 24, 2018 | Design Marks, Logo marks, Trademark Registration, Trademark Searches, Trademarks |
If you have a logo what’s the best way to do a quick search for conflicting marks? In order to search for logos that might conflict with your proposed trademark registration, you have to search the trademark database. But how can you find similar registered trademarks...
