IPNews® – A two-judge panel on Tuesday sided with Facebook and rejected the trademark application for FaceMail by Think Computer, arguing that it would lead to a likelihood of confusion among consumers.
Facebook sponsored two studies to support its assertion that the name FaceMail would lead consumers to believe Think Computer’s use of the name
IPNews® – Former hip-hop collaborators Will.i.am and Pharrell Williams will now be facing off in U.S. Federal Court over the trademark “I am.”
Will.i.am, whose real name is William Adams, has established an LLC featuring a family of trademarks that all begin with “I am.” Pharrell Williams recently founded I am Other Entertainment, LLC, which
IPNews® – Luxury fashion brand Michael Kors filed a complaint alleging false advertising against wholesale giant Costco on July 9, after photos surfaced of Costco using photos of Michael Kors purses in online advertising.
Michael Kors alleges that Costco is not an authorized retailer of its merchandise and that the photo would make customers believe
IPNews® – SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. was granted a victory in court Tuesday, as the judge in the case ruled to not grant an injunction to bar the company’s use of the term “Aquatica” for its water parks.
Spiraledge, Inc., manufacturers of a swimwear line by the name “Aquatica,” argued that SeaWorld’s water parks by the
IPNews® – Technology giant Apple, Inc. ended its lawsuit on Tuesday against Amazon in which it demanded Amazon cease use of the term APP STORE.
Apple originally filed a lawsuit against Amazon in 2011 after Amazon launched its “appstore,” as Apple claimed it had exclusive rights to the term. Apple agreed to drop its claims
IPNews® – Kraft Food Group, Inc. won a preliminary injunction in its trademark infringement case against Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. as a Federal Judge barred the company from selling any grocery products bearing the “Cracker Barrel” label in stores.
Kraft’s lawsuit is still pending. The case will ultimately decide if Cracker Barrel Old
IPNews® – Research Group Three Inc., a motorcycle products company, is challenging Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Lee Griffin III in his attempt to trademark his iconic nickname, RG3.
The conflict began after Griffin formed Thr3escompany LLC to develop RG3 branded apparel and filed for a trademark for RG3. Research Group Three opposed the application, claiming
IPNews® – Fast food giant Wendy’s International, Inc. has filed a complaint against United Dairy Farmers, Inc. for trademark infringement based on United Dairy’s Frosties brand ice cream treat.
Wendy’s argues that the Frosties product infringes on the trademark it has held for Frosty since 1969, as well as the trade dress protection it holds
IPNews® – A lawsuit was brought against Kraft Foods in Illinois Federal Court, alleging the company’s use of ‘Toppers’ is in violation of a trademark held by Saputo Cheese.
Kraft introduced its Velveeta Toppers cheese product in late 2012, which Saputo claims is in direct competition to its Stella Toppers cheese brand, which it has
IPNews® – Luxury shoe brand Louboutin recently sued Charles Jourdan Fashion Footwear for infringement of its red-soled shoe trademark.
The lawsuit in New York Federal Court alleges that Charles Jourdan knowingly manufactured and distributed counterfeit Louboutin shoes to retailers like DSW. Louboutin is seeking $2 million in damages for each trademark that was infringed. To