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Tom Brady Opposes B2 Trademark Application
Tom Brady, through his companies TBD TM, LLC and TB12, Inc., has filed a trademark opposition to stop the registration of B2 (logo design) for various apparel and clothing items. The B2 trademark application was filed on January 15, 2022 by Shundra Brown Freeman...
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Pokemon GO – Nostalgic Intellectual Property
By now you have probably seen people strolling down the streets staring at their phones as if they using them as some sort of compass to find hidden treasure. Well, they are, and the hidden treasures they are looking for are Pokemon characters. WHAT IS POKEMON GO?...
Sam Adams Files for BREXIT Trademark
When it comes to current events, you don’t have to look much further than recent trademark filings to see how others are trying to capitalize on coined terms. With that said, the Boston Beer company, maker of Samuel Adams beers and Angry Orchard hard ciders, is...
Astoria Distillery Changing Its Name For The Second Time
A distillery in Astoria, Oregon has been forced to change its name for a second time in two years. Larry Cary opened North Coast Distilling in 2014, but was forced to change its name to “Pilot House Spirits” in October 2015 after a lawsuit was brought by...
Game of Thrones Copyright Infringement
Think Twice Before Spoiling Game of Thrones Spoilers. Whether it be avoiding social media to not find out what happens during your favorite television series, or stopping someone midsentence from telling you the score of a game you are planning on watching...
Business Name vs Trademark – What’s the Difference?
Are you starting a new business? A common misconception when it comes to the business name is that by registering with the Secretary of State, you have also secured trademark rights in that name. One way to look at this all is by thinking of the entity...
Stairway To Heaven Copyright Infringement
Even if you aren’t a fan of band Led Zeppelin, I’m willing to bet that you have heard the famous song “Stairway to Heaven.” The opening riff of the song is arguably one of the most recognizable parts of a song that has withstood the test of time since its...
Why Hashtags Are Important To Your Brand
In what was meant to be a move to honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia,...
Supreme Court to Hear Samsung v. Apple Case
Last year, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that Samsung infringed a number of...
How Much Does A Trademark Cost?
HOW MUCH DOES A TRADEMARK COST? In true legal fashion, there really is only...
Court Limits Uber Trademark In Florida
A few months ago, I wrote about Uber’s potential trademark...
State or Federal Trademark Registration?
The question of whether to register for a state trademark or a federal...
Motorworks Brewing Petitions to Cancel Motor City Brewing Works Trademarks
Plaintiff: Motorworks Brewing, LLC Trademark Registrant: Motor City...
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