A look at a USPTO opinion on marijuana trademarks, two Miami breweries fighting over a name, and a set of strip clubs arguing over a legendary Native American name.
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Pokemon GO – Nostalgic Intellectual Property
Nintendo is tapping into its nostalgic intellectual property to show the importance of trademarks with its release of Pokemon GO.
Game of Thrones Copyright Infringement
Spoiler Alert – Don’t mess with Game of Thrones copyright by spoiling the show before it airs…How one YouTuber ran into copyright issues.
Stairway To Heaven Copyright Infringement
Even if you aren’t a fan of band Led Zeppelin, I’m willing to bet that you have heard the famous song “Stairway to Heaven.” It’s also at the center of a copyright infringement case.
Why Hashtags Are Important To Your Brand
In what was meant to be a move to honor the late Justice Antonin Scalia, George Mason University announced that it would be renaming its law school to “The Antonin Scalia School of Law at George Mason University.” Unfortunately for the school, not much thought was given to the social media implications of such a name.
Supreme Court to Hear Samsung v. Apple Case
Supreme court grants Samsung’s petition to hear Apple design patent case.
Court Limits Uber Trademark In Florida
Court limits Uber trademark In Florida with ruling on preliminary injunction filed by transportation company.
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State or Federal Trademark Registration?
Deciding between a state or federal trademark registration often comes up when starting your business. There’s a clear winner…
Athletes, Tattoos & Video Games – Are Tattoos Copyrightable?
Are tattoos copyrightable? NBA2K16 developers sued by artists for the unauthorized use of tattoos designs on players.
Raiders Fan Files For San Antonio Raiders Trademark – Bona Fide Intent?
Raiders Fan Files For San Antonio Raiders Trademark. Question is, does he have a bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce?
Wearable Technology and Patents
Wearable technology company sues Fitbit and Apple over patents.
Louis Vuitton Loses Trademark Parody Case
Court rules in favor of “My Other Bag” as Louis Vuitton loses trademark parody case against company depicting caricature of iconic bags on its own tote bags
NIKE Sues Skechers Over Design Patents
On Monday, January 4th 2016 NIKE, Inc. (“NIKE”) filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Skechers U.S.A., Inc....
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Trademark vs. Copyright: What's the Difference?
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