New England Patriots' players, Mac Jones and Matthew Judon, both filed new federal trademark applications at the United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO") in November. MJ10 Trademark Quarterback Mac Jones filed his application for MJ10 under an "intent to...
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Raiders Fan Files For San Antonio Raiders Trademark – Bona Fide Intent?
This week’s newsletter was inspired by a story I read on the San Antonio Express News (“SA Express”) website about a fan of the NFL’s Oakland Raiders who recently applied for the trademark SAN ANTONIO RAIDERS. Along with the news that the St. Louis Rams...
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...
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...
USPTO Can’t Deny Disparaging Trademarks
During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, you may not have heard of the significant ruling a U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit came out with regarding trademarks. Back in 2011, an Asian-American rock band, led by Simon Shiao Tam, began attempting...
The Dark Side – Star Wars Trademark Infringement
With the upcoming release of the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” it seems as if everyone wants to get in on the action use Star Wars fever to their advantage somehow. Just remember… The Force May Not Be With You… So you want to slap on some Star Wars themed...
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,...
Adidas Sues Skechers Over Shoe Design
Last week, Adidas filed a complaint in the United States District Court for...
Recent Football Patents
With the start of the NFL season upon us, it’s a good time to take a look at...
Why James Harden Wore Jordans
Let me preface this post by saying that I do not have firsthand knowledge...
How To Trademark Your Logo
One of the most exciting times for any business owner is perfecting the logo...