This month we discuss Section 230, NFTs and trademark issues, Adidas’s stripes, FAO Schwarz, and more.
This month we discuss trademark lawsuits involving Apple, Adidas, Crocs, and many more… Read More
This month we discuss trademark lawsuits against Peloton, Lil Nas X “Satan Shoes,” COVID-19 StarMed testing clinic, and many more… Read More
This month we discuss trademark lawsuits against Postmates, the Emerpus Brand, and many more… Read More
This month we discuss the Trademark Modernization Act, descriptive trademarks, the breach of trademark co-existence agreements, and much more… Read More
This month we discuss Baby Shark(s), increasing fees, why you shouldn’t lie to the USPTO and more… Read More
This month we discuss wine, sweets, ‘Tiffany’ rings … and theft of trademarks? Read More
Remembering Rep. John Lewis, Who For Years Stood With Native American Peoples in Opposing Washington’s “Redskins” Moniker
The late Rep. John Lewis stands among a handful of Civil Rights juggernauts whose actions and sacrifices shaped the history of racial justice in this country. Recognized as an aide and close associate of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lewis is perhaps best known as an organizer of several peaceful protests in support of racial equality during the Jim Crow Era, including several “Freedom Rides” through the American South in 1961, the 1963 March on Washington and the 1965 Montgomery-to-Selma marches.
Healthvana Sues “As Seen On TV” Company Over Hand Sanitizer
On Tuesday, May 12, 2020, digital healthcare start up Healthvana, Inc. sued Telebrands Corp., the company credited as the pioneer of “As Seen on TV” ads, in a California district court, claiming that it was damaged as a result of Telebrands’ unauthorized use of the registered trademark Healthvana to sell overpriced hand sanitizer. Read More
USPTO Releases Revised Examination Guide Following Backlash
On September 6, 2019, the USPTO released a revised examination guide to clarify the controversial amendment to Rule 2.11, which requires all foreign domiciled trademark applicants, registrants, or parties of a trademark proceeding to obtain representation from a U.S. licensed attorney in order to complete the trademark application process. The release of the revised examination guide, which provides practical information related to the rule, comes after the USPTO received many requests to elaborate on certain provisions in the unprecedented amendment. A brief summary of the new requirement can be found in our client alert here. Read More