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Tesla Files 3 Restaurant Trademarks
On May 27, Tesla, Inc. filed three separate trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to use its name and logos for "restaurant services, pop-up restaurant services, self-service restaurant services, take-out restaurant services." The...
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Recent Football Patents
With the start of the NFL season upon us, it’s a good time to take a look at some of the more recent football related patents and patent applications that have been issued or published. Wilson Sporting Goods Co. has applied for a patent on an American style...
Why James Harden Wore Jordans
Let me preface this post by saying that I do not have firsthand knowledge behind the reasoning of the following, and it is simply my opinion. Please take that for what it's worth. For those of you that don’t know, James Harden, an MVP caliber player for the Houston...
How To Trademark Your Logo
One of the most exciting times for any business owner is perfecting the logo that will be representing the company. The logo is an essential part of your brand and proper steps should be taken to protect all of the hard work that went into creating it. Logos are...
Michael Jordan Wins Again
Michael Jordan recently claimed a significant victory in a different kind of court than the one he’s used to. Last week, a federal court in Chicago awarded Jordan $8.9 million dollars for the unauthorized use of his likeness in a supermarket advertisement. The...
Chicago Bears Trademark Defense
With football season quickly approaching, we see football teams starting to protect more than just the quarterback. Today I’ll take a look at the Chicago Bears and its trademark defense. Lately, it seems like the Bears have been caught in an identity...
Cease and Desist On Etsy
This week, Etsy, a popular marketplace, released its first Transparency Report which it defines as an “in-depth look at how they integrate Etsy’s company values, responsibility to their members and legal obligations.” A large part of that report deals...
Boston & Chicago Sox Petition to Cancel Trademark
Rarely do you see two opposing teams in Major League Baseball working...
Counterfeit Sports Merchandise
Both the NHL and NBA wrapped up their seasons last week with an exciting...
New NBA Logos & Trademarks
With the Golden State Warriors defeating the Houston Rockets last night, the...
Shake Shack Trademarks
I recently had my first Shake Shack experience while passing through JFK...
Trademarking a Clothing Line
The apparel industry does a fantastic job showcasing the importance of...
DC Comics Opposes Rihanna
Batman and Robin? More like Robin vs. Robyn. DC Comics, one of the most...
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