IPNews® – Elon Musk recently announced that he intends to create a new city in Texas.
Elon Musk’s company SpaceX filed a trademark application for “Starbase” the same day that Elon Musk tweeted from his personal account about his next project “Creating the city of Starbase, Texas”. To continue reading, click: SpaceX Files Trademark Application
IPNews® – After landing in the news for creating wild swings in stock prices, the Reddit community Wallstreetbets is in a trademark battle.
Reddit recently filed for trademark protection in the Wallstreetbets name after Jaime Rogozinski of the community also filed for the same trademark. Reddit has also opposed Rogozinski’s filing. To continue reading, click:
IPNews® –On February 2nd, Traxxas L.P. filed a trademark opposition against HBO for use of the HBO Max trademark.
Traxxas primarily sells radio-controlled vehicles. The notice of opposition alleges that the registration of the HBO Max name will cause consumer confusion. To continue reading, click: HBO Max Facing Claims of Trademark Infringement of Its Own
IPNews® –Elon Musk is facing another legal dispute for one of his companies. On January 19th, The Boring Company, LLC (Nevada) filed a trademark lawsuit against Musk’s Delaware construction services corporation of the same name.
The Nevada-based company provides drilling services and has used the trademark since 2008. They claim unfair competition and false advertising
IPNews® – On January 13th, 2021, Warner Bros. filed a trademark opposition against Lawrence Merle Nelson for “What’s Up Doc?” a phrase intended to be used for personal coaching services.
The “What’s Up Doc?” phrase has been linked for years to Bugs Bunny’s iconic cartoon character. The Looney Tunes franchise alleges that its registration will
IPNews® – On December 7th, Rovio Entertainment Corporation, best known for creating the Angry Birds gaming app, filed a trademark opposition against a trademark application for ANGRY CHICKEN (+Design) for restaurant services.
The application was filed by Alexander Lee and Sang Kuk Park. The gaming developer company alleges that the trademark will cause consumer confusion
IPNews® – On December 1st, Christopher J. Small filed a trademark opposition against The Lincoln Project, a political action committee formed in late 2019.
Christopher claims he registered and has used “The Lincoln Project” trademark since 2009 for his educational academy, prior to the political action committee. He alleges the registration would cause consumer confusion.
IPNews® – On November 23rd, Marvel Characters, Inc. filed a trademark opposition against Spyder Active Sports, Inc’s trademark application for “Venom” which will be used to launch a new collection of ski gear.
Venom is the supervillain fictional character of Spider-Man comic books owned by Marvel. The American media franchise alleges that the trademark will
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