IPNews® – Basketball Star Kobe Bryant has filed a notice of opposition against an online retail store for trademark infringement of his longstanding Black Mamba nickname.
He is battling 47 / 72 Inc. which filed for the trademark “The Black Mamba”. Bryant is claiming that the trademarks and uses are too similar. To continue reading, click: Kobe Bryant Files Opposition Over “Black Mamba” Trademark
IPNews® – A recent Trump trademark victory in China has once again raised ethics concerns related to a Donald Trump presidency. The Trump organization says they are simply protecting their brand from infringers. Opponents state that the President has breached the constitution and opened himself to foreign influence.
To continue reading, click: Trump Trademark Victory in China Sparks Ethics Questions
IPNews® – Tesla’s logo for its upcoming Model 3 vehicle received a rebrand near the time that Adidas filed a notice of opposition, with some speculating Adidas’ actions caused the change in design.
Adidas opposed the trademark application by Tesla, arguing the proposed Tesla design infringed Adidas’ iconic 3 stripe logo. Tesla has claimed that the design was changed for branding reasons before Adidas filed any opposition. To continue reading, click: Tesla and Adidas Tangle Over 3 Stripe Design
IPNews® – Former NFL player Shawne Merriman’s company has filed a lawsuit against Under Armour claiming trademark infringement.
Under Armour recently launched a new “Curry 3 Lights Out” footwear line with the Golden State Warrior’s Stephen Curry. The two companies tangled over this trademark before which ended in a settlement in 2015. To continue reading, click: Former NFL Player Sues Under Armour For Trademark Infringement
IPNews® – Donald Trump has already selected his re-election campaign slogan.
Just before being sworn in as president, Trump revealed in an interview that his re-election slogan will be “Keep America Great”. The new slogan builds off of Trump’s previous slogan “Make America Great Again.” To continue reading, click: Trump Files Trademark for “Keep America Great” Re-election Slogan
IPNews® – the Chargers Football Company LLC, has run into trouble registering a trademark for “LA Chargers”.
LA Gear, an sports merchandise company, has filed an opposition to the trademark application claiming that the Chargers’ trademark is too similar to its own. LA Gear is arguing that consumers are likely to confuse the uses given the similar branding and consumer base. To continue reading, click: LA Chargers Trademark Application Opposed by LA Gear
IPNews® – Bill Gates is among many inventors listed on a patent application for a high technology football helmet.
The helmet is designed to reduce forces and head accelerations due to impact. The helmet also includes sensors measuring damage done to the helmet, and the ability to report when damage exceeds a determined threshold. To continue reading, click: Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures Seek Patent for Sensor-Filled Helmet
IPNews® – A famous DJ is seeking to protect his cat’s brand by suing a business who owns the trademark of his cat’s name.
The cat, named Meowington, has extensive branding including use in social media and on merchandise, and for a headphone line. The DJ claims the business is aware of his cat’s brand and is trying to profit off of a false implied connection. To continue reading, click: DJ Threatens to Sue to Get Trademark for Cat’s Meowingtons Name
IPNews® – The name of the NHL’s newest team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, is being questioned by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
The USPTO claims that a likelihood of consumer confusion exists with a similar registered trademark owned for the name Golden Knights by the College of Saint Rose. The NHL has until June 7, 2017 to file a response in an attempt to overcome the refusal. To continue reading, click: USPTO Denies Trademark Application for NHL’s Newest Team
IPNews® – Blac Chyna this year filed a trademark application for the Kardashian name. It is now being opposed by the attorneys for Kim, Khloe, and Kourtney citing a likelihood of consumer confusion with use of the Kardashian name.
Blac Chyna is a future Kardashian since she is married to the brother Rob, who together star in the TV show Rob and Chyna. To continue reading, click: Kardashian Sister File Opposition to Blac Chyna’s Kardashian Trademark