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Chicago Bears File Trademark Applications for CLUB DUB
With the NFL regular season in its final week, the Chicago Bears have been quite the pleasant surprise for Chicago fans. The wins have been racking up and the Bears are in position to make some noise in the playoffs. With a first year head coach, a rejuvenated Bears...
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Inked Up – Copyright Issues For Athletes With Tattoos
Turn on any sporting event and chances are you will see a number of athletes with visible tattoos. Whether a representation of something they care about or a reminder of a regrettable night in their younger days, their tattoos become a part of their...
King of the Land – Importance of Federal Trademark Registration
One of the most common questions I get when discussing trademarks with clients is “Do I really have to register it?” My answer, in true legal fashion, is “it depends.” When starting a business, it’s always important to take a step back and look at the big...
CrossFit® – Is it a Valid Trademark?
It’s no question that CrossFit® has become extremely popular in the fitness industry. With over 5500 affiliates worldwide, the CrossFit® business model has been quite successful. CrossFit, Inc. has accomplished much of its success by licensing the use of...
Under Armour Sues Nike for Trademark Infringement
Last week, Under Armour, Inc. filed a complaint against Nike, Inc. alleging trademark infringement of its famous mark “I WILL.” Much like how Nike has aggressively protected its mark of “JUST DO IT,” Under Armour has been active in securing trademark...
Why a Hyundai Can Look Like an “80,000 Patents” Mercedes?!?
I recently saw a commercial for the 2012 Mercedes Benz E-Class which interestingly enough focused on the patent portfolio of Mercedes Benz, more specifically Daimler AG. If you watch the commercial, Mercedes sells itself as more than just a leader and...
New Samsung Commercial Mocks NFL Trademarks
It’s well known that the National Football League (“NFL”) is fairly aggressive in policing the use of its trademarks. Take for example the Indiana man who, prior to the start of the NFL season, filed trademark applications for the use of “Harbowl” and “Harbaugh...
Apple Store Trademark – Really?!?
The news this week is that the United States Patent and Trademark Office...
Choosing a Strong Company Name
One of the most daunting tasks when starting a business is naming it. It...
Why Your Business Needs a Trademark
The beauty with entrepreneurs, especially those looking to get their small...
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