IPNews® New Balance has achieved a significant victory in China for trademark infringement.
In a case against three knockoff Chinese companies, New Balance was awarded the largest trademark award ever to a foreign company in China. The decision comes shortly after new laws in China to curb intellectual property infringements. To continue reading, click: New Balance Wins $1.5 Million Trademark Case in China
IPNews® – Popular footwear company, Crocs, has received a third rejection of its design patent application for its popular shoe design.
Crocs’ shoe design was deemed unoriginal and there are reports that the design was already in use prior to Crocs. Apart from the setback with the patent, Crocs has also been forced to close stores due to declining sales. To continue reading, click: Crocs Denied Patent for Plastic Shoe Design
IPNews® – A businessman from Mississippi has applied to trademark the “N” word in an attempt to transform the word away from a racial slur.
Curtis Bordenave wants us to redefine the word and instead give it a positive meaning. Others are filing similar trademarks for similar reasons including an application for the swastika symbol. To continue reading, click: Mississippi Business Man Files Trademark for “N” word
IPNews® – A pierogi is at the center of a trademark battle in Pennsylvania. One pierogi festival claims trademark infringement, while the other claims there are no grounds for consumer confusion. After legal action was threatened by Pierogi Fest, the Edwardsville Pierogi Festival filed a federal complaint.
To continue reading, click: Pierogi Fest Trademark Battle Heats Up
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