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 | 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 | 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 16, 2018 | Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Dating app company Tinder is showing no love to rival Bumble, and has filed a lawsuit alleging that Bumble is infringing it’s patent, it’s trademarks, and stealing trade secrets. That’s a whole lotta suing, and today I’ll talk about the trademark infringement issue....
by Angela Langlotz | May 24, 2018 | Trademark Infringement, Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademark Registration, Trademarks |
We have another episode of Trademark Wars! It seems grocery giant Trader Joe’s — my favorite grocery store! — has fended off the predations of a naughty infringer, bent on using the fame of the Trader Joe’s name to promote their own goods. Naughty...
