IPNews® – After Kroger filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Germany company Lidl, a federal judge denied its request for a preliminary injunction.
Kroger argues that Lidl’s Preferred Selection logo is too similar to its own Private Selection brand. Lidl disputes that consumers will be confused, and claims that the case is intended to damage Lidl’s launch into the U.S. To continue reading, click: Kroger’s Trademark Injunction Request Against Lidl Is Denied
IPNews® – Amazon recently filed a trademark application for a meal kit service, placing it in direct competition with companies like Blue Apron.
Coming on the heels of Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, it appears that Amazon has big plans in the grocery and food delivery business. Upon the news of Amazon’s plans, Blue Apron’s stock tumbled. To continue reading, click: Amazon’s Meal Kit Trademark filing Negatively Impacts Blue Apron
IPNews® – NFL Star Rob Gronkowski has filed a trademark application for his company, Gronk Nation L.L.C., which Nike has opposed.
The trademark features Gronk, in silhouette, spiking a football. Nike filed the opposition to the trademark application claiming that it is too similar to its Michael Jordan silhouette trademark, the “Jumpman.” To continue reading, click: Nike Opposes Rob Gronkowski’s Trademark Application
IPNews® – Forever 21 is suing Italian designer Gucci as a result of Gucci’s claims of trademark infringement against Forever 21.
Forever 21 is seeking a declaratory judgement, asking a California Federal Court to rule that they are not violating any Gucci trademarks. Also, Forever 21 is attempting to have nine of Gucci’s trademarks canceled. To continue reading, click: Forever 21 Sues Gucci, Attempts to Have Trademarks Cancelled
IPNews® – The Supreme Court of The United States has struck down a 71-year-old law banning offensive trademarks.
The decision has wide ranging implications including in an ongoing federal case concerning the trademark of the NFL team, the Washington Redskins. Justice Anthony Kennedy stated that the long standing law offends a “bedrock First Amendment principal.” To continue reading, click: The Supreme Court Strikes Down Law Banning Offensive Trademarks
IPNews® – After a President Trump ill-fated Tweet, the word “Covfefe” has gone viral.
In recent weeks there have been over 30 trademark applications filed for “Covfefe” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Unfortunately for the applicants, most if not all of the trademark applications will be rejected by the trademark office. To continue reading, click: Over 30 Trademark Applications Have Been Filed for Trump “Covfefe” Typo
IPNews® – TiVo has won a preliminary patent ruling in the International Trade Commission against cable giant Comcast.
The decision may put pressure on Comcast to arrive at settlement with TiVo in a separate federal lawsuit. Following the decision, TiVo stocks jumped by more than 17%. To continue reading, click: TiVo Wins a Preliminary Patent Ruling in the ITC Against Comcast
IPNews® – The Trump companies are at it again filing trademark applications in China.
Ivanka Trump’s latest applications raise further ethical concerns about the Trump family’s ability to govern while holding international business ties. According to a member of a US watchdog group, Campaign Legal Center, Ms. Trump should not have conflicts of interest while serving as a White House advisor. To continue reading, click: Ivanka Trump’s Company Has Filed 14 Additional Trademark Applications in China
IPNews® – Kranos Corp, operating as Schutt Sports, is suing rival football helmet company Riddell for patent infringement.
This is not the first time the two companies have taken legal action against each other. In 2008, Riddell sued Schutt for patent infringement, and last year Schutt sued Riddell in a separate lawsuit that is still ongoing. To continue reading, click: Schutt Sports Sues Riddell Over Football Helmet Patent Infringement
IPNews® – PayPal, the online payment company, is suing online streaming music company Pandora for trademark infringement.
PayPal claims that Pandora’s new P logo, which it uses for its app, is confusing consumers between the two apps. PayPal is seeking an injunction against Pandora to prevent use of the logo. To continue reading, click: PayPal Claims Trademark Infringement Over the Pandora App Logo