IPNews® – Bud Light has fallen from the most popular beer in the country to #3.
The fall appears to have coincided with Anheuser-Busch’s decision to use a transgender influencer to be part of a marketing campaign. Now Anheuser-Busch’s political and public relations issues are continuing in that it has taken up a fight with Ultra Right Beer, LLC. To continue reading, click: From Bud Light to Ultra Right: Trademark Showdown Brewing
IPNews® – BlueCross BlueShield has recently filed a trademark opposition against Healthflexx Inc. over the trademark CareCompanion.
Scrutiny of the health insurance industry is near an all-time high recently with the unfortunate events surrounding UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. In this case, it appears that BlueCross has a legitimate issue though at a bad time. To continue reading, click: Healthcare Under Fire: BlueCross Targets Cost-Saving Innovators
IPNews® – A battle is brewing between the U.S. Marine Corps and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The Marine Corps is seeking trademark rights to MARCH MANIA. This isn’t OK with the NCAA, which has long standing rights to MARCH MADNESS. To continue reading, click: NCAA Takes on the Marines Over March Madness Trademark
IPNews® – Nintendo has recently taken issue with a trademark application for “Pikminton.”
Considering Nintendo’s long-standing use of PIKMIN, Nintendo is claiming that consumers are likely to be confused. While Nintendo uses its trademark for a video game, the alleged infringer has filed its trademark in relation to sporting goods. To continue reading, click: New Nintendo Trademark Fight Arises Amid Palworld Patent Clash
IPNews® – Meta is at it again, attempting to convince a competitor to cease using the word “book”.
This time Meta is opposing a trademark application filed by MemoryLane for the word “MemoryBook.” The application was filed on an intent to use basis, and if history is any guide the trademark may never be used. To continue reading, click: Can Facebook Own the Word “Book”? MemoryBook Need to Know
IPNews® – Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch ran like a beast at times and thus earned the nickname “Beast Mode”.
With his playing days over, Lynch is working on developing a business around his nickname. He has now run into trouble in acquiring the BEASTMODE trademark for use in relation to snack foods. To continue reading, click: Marshawn Lynch Faces Hurdle Expanding His Beast Mode Empire
IPNews® – Libertarians are fighting over the LIBERTARIAN trademark itself in Michigan.
A smaller fraction of the party continued using the trademark after losing power. Despite this, they are continuing to fight for their right to use the trademark. To continue reading, click: Libertarian Party Trademark War Could Derail Election Hopes
IPNews® – Late-night host Jimmy Fallon has run into a roadblock in his attempt to trademark his production company name.
Electric Visual Evolution, which owns the trademark ELECTRIC for apparel, is opposing Fallon’s trademark application for ELECTRIC HOT DOG also for apparel. We will see who gets the last laugh. To continue reading, click: Jimmy Fallon’s Production Company Faces a Trademark Battle
IPNews® – The popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons has a new foe.
Paul Curry has filed a trademark application for Dungeons and Drag Queens for a live performance show. However, the company owning the Dungeons and Dragons trademark is not amused. To continue reading, click: D&D Battles ‘Dungeons and Drag Queens’ Trademark
IPNews® – A new movie has been released titled “Sound of Freedom”, but it is unclear who owns it.
Two companies have filed for the trademark, and they are now disputing each other’s rights. Along with QAnon conspiracy theory tropes, this one looks interesting. To continue reading, click: Battle Emerging Over Who Owns the “Sound of Freedom” Trademark