IPNews® – Lebron James tried to trademark the phrase “Taco Tuesday,” but the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued an office action refusing the application.
The office action claims that the phrase is widely used to describe a popular weekday event. It also cites a prior conflicting registration. To continue reading, click: Lebron
IPNews® – The USPTO denied Tom Brady’s application to register a trademark on the nickname “Tom Terrific.”
New York Mets fans rejoiced as Tom Seaver’s legacy was cemented as the true Tom Terrific. Tom Brady has accepted the decision and claims that we was partially doing it to protect Tom Seaver. To continue reading, click:
IPNews® – Sour Patch Kids creator Mondelez Canada Inc. has filed a trademark lawsuit against a THC-infused gummy candy called “Stoney Patch.”
Mondelez believes that the Stoney Patch brand gummies are causing brand confusion. Stoney Patch is accused of using this branding to target children. To continue reading, click: Sour Patch Kids Files Trademark Lawsuit
IPNews® – The battle between Yosemite and Delaware North over ownership of the iconic names associated with Yosemite has finally concluded.
The original names will be restored to Yosemite and the park is undergoing the changes now. In the end Yosemite and its new concessionaire agreed to pay $12 million to have the names restored.
IPNews® – Missouri -based trucking company, Prime Inc., is suing Amazon for using the words “Prime” on trucks.
Prime Inc. has used its Prime trademark on trucks for over 40 years. Considering this, it is surprising that Amazon doesn’t instead use “Amazon Prime” on its trucks. To continue reading, click here: Amazon Sued for Trademark
IPNews® – Lakeshore Learning may be in hot water with Lego for trademark and copyright infringement regarding its latest figurines product.
Lego has filed a lawsuit demanding the destruction of all of the previously manufactured figurines by Lakeshore. Lego is also requesting damages. To continue reading, click: Lego Files Lawsuit for Trademark Infringement
IPNews® – Deckers has won a $450,000 trademark infringement award over use of the term “Ugg” on boots.
Australian Leather had unsuccessfully argued that “Ugg” is a generic term which refers to the type of boot. The case is continuing over patent claims and Deckers is also seeking recovery of its attorney’s fees. To continue
IPNews® – Patagonia is suing Anheuser-Busch InBev for trademark infringement over the use of the Patagonia name on beer.
Patagonia claims that the confusion is made worse by the fact that Anheuser-Busch is marketing the beer with Patagonia branded apparel and that the logos look similar. Apparel isn’t the only overlap for the companies since
IPNews® – McDonald’s has lost its Big Mac trademark registration in Europe.
The decision came after a competitor called Supermac’s challeged McDonalds’ trademark registration due to a lack of use. In response to the decision, Burger King has changed its menu to poke fun at its top competitor. To continue reading, click: McDonald’s Loses the
IPNews® – The Supreme Court recently decided to hear a case regarding federal protection of trademarks that are denied protection based on vulgarity.
The case Iancu v. Brunetti concerns a trademark for the word FUCT and whether it deserves federal trademark protection. This case follows Matal v. Tam which was a landmark case involving a