On November 5th, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed 4 new trademark applications: MAMBA VINO 2024MAMBA VINO 24MAMBA VINO 8MAMBA VINO These filings were submitted under an "intent to use" basis. This means that the marks have not yet been used in commerce, but Kobe Bryant,...
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New NBA Logos & Trademarks
With the Golden State Warriors defeating the Houston Rockets last night, the NBA finals has been set: Golden State vs. Cleveland. I won’t get into a discussion about either series, as I’m still recovering from the dud my Chicago Bulls put up against Cleveland in...
Shake Shack Trademarks
I recently had my first Shake Shack experience while passing through JFK airport in New York last month. For those of you who don’t know, Shake Shack is a popular fast-food chain offering burgers, hot dogs, and milkshakes which originated in New York and has...
Trademarking a Clothing Line
The apparel industry does a fantastic job showcasing the importance of trademark protection and identifying a clothing brand. Regardless of whether you wear $10,000 dresses or $10 gym shoes, one similarity remains: the designer has its name on it somewhere....
DC Comics Opposes Rihanna
Batman and Robin? More like Robin vs. Robyn. DC Comics, one of the most well known and successful publishers of comic magazines in the world, has filed a “notice of opposition” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Rihanna, a well known singer, to...
Nutritional Supplement Trademarks
Walking into a vitamin/nutrition store can be quite intimidating. Where do you begin to identify which products are right for you and which ones you should stay away from? Everything looks the same and promises the same results, while identifying itself as...
Troy Polamalu Trademark
With news breaking yesterday of Troy Polamalu’s retirement from the National Football League, I did what every normal person would do after hearing such news: I took a look at what trademarks he owns! For those of you who are fans of the NFL, and even for some who are...
Taylor Swift – IP Strategy
First it was removing her music from Spotify. She followed that with...
History of March Madness®
It’s March. That can only mean one thing: basketball…and lots of...
Restaurant Trademarks
Do you own, or are you thinking about opening up, a restaurant? Aside from...
NE vs SEA – Trademark Bowl
Recently, I wrote about two different trademarks that were applied for by the...
Lagunitas Sues Sierra Nevada for Trademark Infringement
On January 12, 2015, Lagunitas Brewing Company filed a complaint against...
We Are 12 – Seattle Seahawks Trademark
Last year after the Seattle Seahawks won the Super Bowl, I wrote...