IPNews® – Internet sensation Grumpy Cat recently scored a court victory against Grenade Beverage for copyright infringement.
Grumpy Cat Limited had agreed to let Grenade Beverage use the cat’s image in relation to ‘Grumpuccino’ iced coffee. Grumpy Cat Limited sued after Grenade infringed the cat’s rights by producing other products with Grumpy Cat’s image and failed to share profits. To continue reading, click: Grumpy Cat Wins $710,001 Copyright Lawsuit Against Grenade Beverage
IPNews® – The cosmetic company Hard Candy has decided to abandon its trademark application for the viral #MeToo hashtag.
The hashtag #MeToo has become the centerpiece of a social movement to bring attention to the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault. Hard Candy made the move after continued negative publicity even though it had planned to donate its profits. To continue reading, click: Hard Candy Cosmetics Abandons its Trademark for #MeToo
IPNews® – In late December 2017, Wixen Music Publishing filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Spotify.
Wixen is alleging that Spotify failed to attain proper rights to stream music from artists including Tom Petty, Rage Against the Machine, The Black Keys’, Weezer, Neil Young, and the Doors. The lawsuit comes at a bad time for Spotify, as it is reportedly preparing to go public. To continue reading, click: Spotify Faces $1.6 Billion Copyright Lawsuit Regarding Music Licenses
IPNews® – The NFL is being threatened with a trademark lawsuit by a company it has a history with called Barstool Sports.
Recently, the NFL began selling shirts that use the phrase “Sundays are for the Boys”. Barstool Sports has taken issue with this, since it has long sold a shirt that contains the phrase “Saturdays are for the Boys”. To continue reading, click: Barstool Sports threatens NFL with Trademark Lawsuit
IPNews® – San Diego Comic-Con has won its trademark lawsuit against Salt Lake Comic Con over use of the words “Comic Con”.
The Salt Lake version had argued that the Comic Con words were generic and thus free for all to use. However, the court determinted that consumers were in fact likely to be confused as to sponsorship and affiliation between the events. To continue reading, click: San Diego Comic-Con Wins Trademark Lawsuit Against Salt Lake Comic Con
IPNews® – Qualcomm and Apple have reached a new low in their relationship.
First Qualcomm filed a lawsuit against Apple in July for infringing on 16 patents, then Apple recently filed a countersuit accusing Qualcomm of patent infringement. Apple is reportedly considering ending its relationship Qualcomm and instead using other suppliers for iPhone chips. To continue reading, click: Apple Countersues Qualcomm for Patent Infringement
IPNews® The hip hop band Wu-Tang Clan has filed a trademark opposition against a recently filed “Woof-Tang Clan” trademark application.
The opposition is the band’s attempt to prevent a New York based dog-walking company from getting a trademark. The Wu-Tang Clan name has been in use in relation to hip hop music since 1993. To continue reading, click: Woof-Tang Clan Dog Walking Company Trademark Opposed by Wu-Tang Clan
Rick Ross is back at it in his copyright lawsuit against LMFAO.
In 2013, Ross sued the Los Angeles musical duo LMFAO claiming that the song “Party Rock Anthem” infringed his copyright in “Hustlin’” with the lyrics “everyday I’m shufflin’.” After a long-running lawsuit ending with dissmisal in 2016, Rick Ross has now appealed that ruling arguing that his copyright registration are valid despite errors. To continue reading, click: Rapper Rick Ross’ Revives Copyright Lawsuit Against LMFAO
IPNews®- Canadian brewer Moosehead has sued Hop’n Moose Brewing Company for Trademark Infringement.
Located in Rutland, Vermont, Hop’n Moose Brewing Company operates brewpubs and sells beer which contains a moose in the logo. Moosehead Breweries claims that consumers are likely to be confused and states that its use of a moose related to beer has been iconic for decades. To continue reading, click: Moosehead Sues Hop’n Moose for Trademark Infringement
IPNews® A Judge has awarded Eminem’s publishing company $415,000 for copyright infringement after New Zealand’s National Party used a sound-alike to Eminem’ song “Lose Yourself”.
Political party members were aware of the two songs similarities, but continued to pursue the use anyway. Eminem has stated that any proceeds will be donated to hurricane relief. To continue reading, click: Eminem Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against New Zealand Political Party