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Which Trademark Symbols Do I Use?
When looking at different brand names or logos, it is common to see some type of trademark symbol right next to it. Those trademark symbols are either the circled R (®), a superscript TM, or a superscript SM. What you use and how you use it matters. If you have...
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NFL’s Chargers Football Company Files Trademark Applications for LA CHARGERS
For those of you that haven’t heard, the National Football League (“NFL”) recently approved the relocation of the Saint Louis Rams football organization to Los Angeles. As expected, that news, announced on January 12, 2016, led to the filing of...
French Ministry of Agriculture Opposes U.S. Trademark Application
Opposer: Syndicat General des Vignerons des Cotes du Rhone Trademark Applicant: R.S. Lipman Company, LLC At Issue: HERMITAGE RESERVE On January 12, 2016, the Institut National de l’Origine et de la Qualite (“INAO”) and the Syndicat General des...
Comparing Design Patents and Utility Patents
You’ve invented something unique that you are really proud of. Before telling everyone about your invention, you know that you should likely look into “patenting” it. Did you know that there are different types of patents you can apply for? For...
Louis Vuitton Loses Trademark Parody Case
Have you seen those bumper stickers or license plate frames on cars that say “my other car is a _________(insert luxury brand)?” You can usually find them on in-expensive cars that have seen better days right? If you find those funny, then I have some good...
Crown Imports Files Trademark Opposition Against Brewing Company
Opposer: Crown Imports LLC Trademark Applicant: Crown Brewing LLC Mark At Issue: CROWN BREWING On December 30, 2015, Crown Imports LLC filed a trademark opposition against Crown Brewing LLC, an Indiana brewing company. This opposition...
Four Peaks Brewing Files Trademark Opposition
Opposer: Four Peaks Brewing Company, Inc. Trademark Applicant: Michael McCarthy Mark At Issue: KNOTTED HOPS BREWING CO. On December 30, 2015, Four Peaks Brewing Company (“Four Peaks”) ended the year by filing a trademark...
Monster Energy Files Trademark Opposition Against Brewing Company
Opposer: Monster Energy Company Trademark Applicant: East 5th...
USPTO Can’t Deny Disparaging Trademarks
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may not have heard of...
NIKE Sues Skechers Over Design Patents
On Monday, January 4th 2016 NIKE, Inc. (“NIKE”) filed a patent...
The Dark Side – Star Wars Trademark Infringement
With the upcoming release of the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” it seems as...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like “Swiftmas”
Taylor Swift is at it again. Earlier this year, Swift filed a number of...
How The Cookie Crumbles – Milano Cookies Trademark Infringement
Last week, Pepperidge Farm, Inc., owner of the famous Milano® cookies brand,...
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