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...
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Kobe Bryant, LLC files 4 new trademarks for wine
On November 5th, 2021, Kobe Bryant, LLC filed 4 new trademark applications: MAMBA VINO 2024MAMBA VINO 24MAMBA VINO...
PepsiCo Drops ‘RISE’ from Energy Drink Name
In March of 2021, PepsiCo Inc. launched a new line of energy drinks under its Mountain Dew brand, using the name Mtn...
Tesla Files 3 Restaurant Trademarks
On May 27, Tesla, Inc. filed three separate trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to use...
Is ‘Spinning’ Trademark Generic?
Peloton, the extremely popular fitness company, has filed petitions to cancel the trademarks SPINNING, SPIN and SPIN...
How to Properly Use a Trademark
Failure to properly use your trademarks can lead to weakened trademark rights, and even the risk of losing trademark...
LEGO Sues Toy Company For Trademark and Copyright Infringement
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 products are confusingly, strikingly and substantially similar to the overall look and feel of the LEGO® Minifigure figurine.
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LeBron’s Company Sued Over “More Than An Athlete” Trademark
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 trademark infringement over the use of the phrase I AM MORE THAN AN ATHLETE.
Chicago Bears File Trademark Applications for CLUB DUB
With the NFL regular season in its final week, the Chicago Bears have been quite the pleasant surprise for Chicago...
Baker Mayfield Files Trademark Application for THE BAKER SPECIAL
It appears Mayfield’s representative, Waterhouse Hayes LLC, has filed a trademark application to protect THE BAKER SPECIAL. Waterhouse Hayes previously filed for BAKER MAYFIELD as well which is still pending approval.
Miami Dolphins CB Files for FITZMAGIC Trademark
Ryan Fitzpatrick has been lighting up the NFL for the start of the season, but a rookie cornerback Minkah Fitzpatrick is the one who applies for the FITZMAGIC trademark.
Minnesota Vikings Request Extension to Oppose Kirk Cousins’ Trademark
It looks like a starting NFL quarterback might also have to play some defense against his own team this year. Kirk Cousins, who is the starting quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings, filed a trademark application for the mark “YOU VIKE THAT!”
Amazon Brand Registry Trademark Tips
Many business owners on Amazon find themselves struggling to stop others from infringing their trademarks. Amazon’s Brand Registry is meant to combat that…
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