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LeBron’s Company Sued Over “More Than An Athlete” Trademark
Game Plan Inc., a Maryland based nonprofit organization focused on the development of America’s youth, has filed a lawsuit against NBA superstar LeBron James’ media company (Uninterrupted LLC), Nike Inc., ESPN and Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. for...
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Trademark Process
At first glance, the trademark process seems relatively simple where you say “I can just do this on my own!” Then you receive your first office action from the USPTO and you’re thinking maybe you should have gone to an attorney. Let’s break down the trademark...
Utility Patents – FAQs
A utility patent is what most people are referring to when they say “I want to patent this!” It may be granted to anyone who invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, article of manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful...
Provisional Patent Applications
A provisional patent application acts as a placeholder for a later filed non-provisional patent application. It will never get examined nor will it issue as a patent. What it will do for you is give you a year from the date you file it to file a utility...
2014 Super Bowl Winners: Texas A&M?!?
The Seattle Seahawks wrapped up a successful NFL season by defeating the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XLVIII last night. Much of its success was accomplished at home with a 7-1 record in Seattle during this season, after an undefeated 2012 home record. It...
Revis Island – NFL Cornerback Obtains Trademark Registration
Darrelle Revis, cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, finally obtained a registered trademark for the term “Revis Island.” Browsing the media, there seems to be a common misconception when it comes to the reasons it took nearly three years for Mr. Revis...
Shattered Dreams – I Cracked My Screen
You just bought that fancy new smartphone and talked yourself out of buying a case for it. You’ll be extra careful with it, you say. Then it happens. You drop it. You look to the ground only to see your phone face down and at that moment your...
Inked Up – Copyright Issues For Athletes With Tattoos
Turn on any sporting event and chances are you will see a number of athletes...
King of the Land – Importance of Federal Trademark Registration
One of the most common questions I get when discussing trademarks with clients...
CrossFit® – Is it a Valid Trademark?
It’s no question that CrossFit® has become extremely popular in the fitness...
Under Armour Sues Nike for Trademark Infringement
Last week, Under Armour, Inc. filed a complaint against Nike, Inc. alleging...
Why a Hyundai Can Look Like an “80,000 Patents” Mercedes?!?
I recently saw a commercial for the 2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class which...
New Samsung Commercial Mocks NFL Trademarks
It’s well known that the National Football League (“NFL”) is fairly aggressive...
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