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Have you filed a trademark application and received an Office Action from the Examining Attorney who reviewed it asking you to disclaim a portion of your trademark? This is an extremely common occurrence and this post is meant to clear up any confusion as to what that...
Failure to properly use your trademarks can lead to weakened trademark rights, and even the risk of losing trademark protection. Improper use, specifically when the mark is being used descriptively, can lead to what is known as “trademark genericide.” This occurs when...
On May 22, 2020, LEGO A/S (“LEGO”) filed a complaint in Connecticut Federal Court against Florida based Laser Pegs Ventures LLC (“Laser Pegs”) for allegedly infringing its copyrights and trademarks. In its complaint, LEGO says Laser Pegs’ lighted construction toy...
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...
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...
It’s been a busy week blogging about NFL related trademarks, including recent filings of YOU VIKE THAT! and FITZMAGIC, but next up is THE BAKER SPECIAL courtesy of the NFL’s newest starting quarterback, Cleveland’s Baker Mayfield. It appears Mayfield’s...
For the first couple of weeks of the NFL season, Ryan Fitzpatrick has been one of the hottest quarterbacks in the league while he has been filling in for suspended starter Jameis Winston of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Fitzpatrick had been on such a tear, that numerous...
It looks like a starting NFL quarterback might also have to play some defense...
AMAZON BRAND REGISTRY TRADEMARK TIPS Amazon has proven itself to be the go-to...
Can I Trademark My Etsy Store? Yes! Just like any business name, you...
Did you know that the colors applied to a product or its packaging can...
With the NFL season in full swing, the Chicago Bears ended up losing a bit...
How many times have you been standing in a store in front of an item you want...
