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
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
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
IPNews® – Online retailer Amazon is being sued by the maker of the Snuggie blanket and two other companies that sell products on Amazon.
The lawsuit claims that Amazon is committing trademark infringement by allowing counterfeit products to flood the legitimate product listings on the website. All three companies create products that are “As
IPNews® – Donald Trump and the Trump Organization have scored a victory in the attempts to register the Trump trademark across numerous categories in China.
After numerous bumps in the application process, Mr. Trump has finally won his fight for the Trump name in China for real-estate-agent services in both the commercial and residential
IPNews® – Ohio State University has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court in Columbus, Ohio against CafePress.
The Lawsuit claims that CafePress is using the university’s trademarks without permission. Ohio State’s claims continue a recent trend of universities cracking down on infringing uses of trademarks. To continue reading, click: Ohio State Accuses
IPNews® – Donald Trump is apparently focusing on November 8th, when the entire country will know if he has won or lost the election.
However, amid rumors that Trump may start his own television network if the election doesn’t go his way, a New York physician and lifelong Democrat, Mark Grabowsky, has filed for
IPNews® – Lucasfilm filed a lawsuit this month against the owner of New York Jedi and Lightsaber Academy for trademark infringement.
The businesses previously sought a license from Lucasfilm but were denied. Despite several cease and desist letters from Lucasfilm, the New York and San Francisco based entities continued to use the Lightsaber and Jedi
IPNews® – The Supreme Court will hear a trademark case related to the band the Slants.
The case involves whether the government should grant federal trademarks to words or phrases that can be seen as disparaging. The band claims the band name is a badge of honor and that it is fighting for its rights
IPNews® – Hamburger chain Tasty Burger claims Chipotle has violated its trademark rights with its new chain Tasty Made.
Both companies also use a red banner with white text as part of the logo. Though Tasty Burger sent a cease and desist letter with no response, Tasty Burger CEO said he will continue to