IPNews® – On November 17th, Hanna-Barbera Productions filed a trademark opposition against Astro Biosciences’ trademark application for “Astro Dog” for dog treats.
Astro was the name of the family dog in the famous TV series The Jetsons. Hanna-Barbera alleges that the trademark used for dog treats will create confusion with the cartoon character. To continue
IPNews® – On October 28th, the famous electronic music producer Christopher Comstock, also known as “Marshmello”, filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against L’Oreal, one of the world’s largest personal care companies.
Marshmello opposes the L’Oreal “The Marsh Mellow” trademark filed for cosmetics given it is nearly identical. To continue reading, click: DJ Marshmello Faces Off
IPNews® – On October 27th, Zapier filed a lawsuit against Zoom for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and dilution.
Zoom and Zapier partnered in 2015 to integrate the Zoom app into third-party applications. Zapier complains that the new launch of Zoom’s “Zapps” software is too similar to its use of Zaps. To continue reading, click: Zapier
IPNews® – Grumpy Cat Limited filed a trademark and copyright lawsuit today in Illinois.
The complaint alleges that many companies are selling counterfeit products trading on the Grumpy Cat name and likeness. The infamous cat with a frown came into popularity in 2012 and apparently there is a business there. To continue reading, click here:
IPNews® – More Than a Vote, Inc. has filed another trademark application, this time for the phrase “Change Isn’t Made by Watching From the Sidelines”.
The organization’s goal is to increase voter participation by creating safe and convenient voting places. More Than a Vote is made up of black athletes and artists and is headed
IPNews® – It appears that Mike Tyson is getting back into the ring.
Eros Innovations LLC, a company associated with Mike Tyson, has filed 21 new trademark applications. They all relate to Mike Tyson’s Legends Only League, a league that will feature competitions between retired athletes. To continue reading, click: Mike Tyson Files trademark for
IPNews® – Daniel Snyder has filed a trademark application, but not one that most expected.
On July 23rd the team formerly known as the Washington Redskins filed a U.S. Trademark Application for “Washington Football Team”. The team recently announced that it would play the 2020-2021 season under a temporary name to give it time to
IPNews® – It didn’t take long for Tom Brady, the newest member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to start filing trademark applications related to his new city.
In late March and early April, Brady filed trademark applications for TB x TB, Tompa Bay and Tampa Brady. Though other would be entrepreneurs apparently beat him to
IPNews® – Delta Air Lines has sued Marriott hotels for use of the Delta trademark in relation to a hotel chain.
Delta is claiming that Marriott is simultaneously rapidly expanding the chain while also changing the color scheme of the logo to more closely resemble Delta’s brand. It seems that the case could cause Marriott
IPNews® – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to split from the ‘Royal’ brand has apparently left their Sussex Royal trademark in limbo.
As the Duke and Duchess of Sussex move forward, they will have to honor the family and build their own brand without help from their past status. They are still working on