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Kobe Bryant, LLC files 4 new trademarks for wine
On November 5th, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed 4 new trademark applications: MAMBA VINO 2024MAMBA VINO 24MAMBA VINO 8MAMBA VINO These filings were submitted under an "intent to use" basis. This means that the marks have not yet been used in commerce, but Kobe Bryant,...
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Monster Energy Files Trademark Opposition Against Brewing Company
Opposer: Monster Energy Company Trademark Applicant: East 5th Brewing, LLC At Issue: THE BEAST FROM THE EAST On January 6, 2016, Monster Energy Company (“Monster”) started off the new year by filing a trademark opposition against East 5th...
USPTO Can’t Deny Disparaging Trademarks
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may not have heard of the significant ruling a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit came out with regarding trademarks. Back in 2011, an Asian-American rock band, led by Simon Shiao Tam, began attempting...
NIKE Sues Skechers Over Design Patents
On Monday, January 4th 2016 NIKE, Inc. (“NIKE”) filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (“Skechers”). NIKE claims Skechers is infringing on 8 design patents that have issued and are owned by NIKE. Three of those patents are...
The Dark Side – Star Wars Trademark Infringement
With the upcoming release of the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” it seems as if everyone wants to get in on the action use Star Wars fever to their advantage somehow. Just remember… The Force May Not Be With You… So you want to slap on some Star Wars themed...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like “Swiftmas”
Taylor Swift is at it again. Earlier this year, Swift filed a number of trademark applications that had the internet in a frenzy asking questions wondering how she can “trademark” terms that were in her song lyrics. Does that mean nobody else can use them? No. As I...
How The Cookie Crumbles – Milano Cookies Trademark Infringement
Last week, Pepperidge Farm, Inc., owner of the famous Milano® cookies brand, filed a complaint against Trader Joe’s for trademark infringement. What’s interesting about this case is that the infringement did not come from using a similar name, but rather a...
Can You Hear the Pin Drop? Pinterest Loses Trademark Fight
Pinterest, Inc. (“Pinterest”) took a hit this week in its effort to enforce...
Uber vs. Uber – Trademark Issues for Popular App
Uber, the extremely popular company behind the app which allows users to order...
Google & Alphabet…Easy as 123?
In August, Google, Inc. announced that it was restructuring its company...
To the Batmobile! Copyright Protection for Batman’s Ride.
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Adidas Sues Skechers Over Shoe Design
Last week, Adidas filed a complaint in the United States District Court for...
Are Fantasy Sports Gambling?
The fantasy sports industry has developed into a multi-billion dollar industry...
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