IPNews® – Nintendo has recently taken issue with a trademark application for “Pikminton.”
Considering Nintendo’s long-standing use of PIKMIN, Nintendo is claiming that consumers are likely to be confused. While Nintendo uses its trademark for a video game, the alleged infringer has filed its trademark in relation to sporting goods. To continue reading, click: New
IPNews® – Meta is at it again, attempting to convince a competitor to cease using the word “book”.
This time Meta is opposing a trademark application filed by MemoryLane for the word “MemoryBook.” The application was filed on an intent to use basis, and if history is any guide the trademark may never be used.
IPNews® – Former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch ran like a beast at times and thus earned the nickname “Beast Mode”.
With his playing days over, Lynch is working on developing a business around his nickname. He has now run into trouble in acquiring the BEASTMODE trademark for use in relation to snack foods. To
IPNews® – Libertarians are fighting over the LIBERTARIAN trademark itself in Michigan.
A smaller fraction of the party continued using the trademark after losing power. Despite this, they are continuing to fight for their right to use the trademark. To continue reading, click: Libertarian Party Trademark War Could Derail Election Hopes
IPNews® – Late-night host Jimmy Fallon has run into a roadblock in his attempt to trademark his production company name.
Electric Visual Evolution, which owns the trademark ELECTRIC for apparel, is opposing Fallon’s trademark application for ELECTRIC HOT DOG also for apparel. We will see who gets the last laugh. To continue reading, click: Jimmy
IPNews® – The popular role playing game Dungeons and Dragons has a new foe.
Paul Curry has filed a trademark application for Dungeons and Drag Queens for a live performance show. However, the company owning the Dungeons and Dragons trademark is not amused. To continue reading, click: D&D Battles ‘Dungeons and Drag Queens’ Trademark
IPNews® – A new movie has been released titled “Sound of Freedom”, but it is unclear who owns it.
Two companies have filed for the trademark, and they are now disputing each other’s rights. Along with QAnon conspiracy theory tropes, this one looks interesting. To continue reading, click: Battle Emerging Over Who Owns the “Sound
IPNews® – Baltimore Ravens starting QB Lamar Jackson has filed a trademark opposition to prevent trademarks from registering related to the word “EIGHT”.
Jackson’s number with the Ravens is 8, and he is attempting to protect his rights related to his number being used in relation to apparel. One issue he has is that he
IPNews® – In 2021, the New York Times purchased the WORDLE game which was created by Josh Wardle.
Since the purchase, the Times has been busy fending off copy-cats. The latest issue is a new game and trademark application for 5 LETTER WORDLET. To continue reading, click: The Wordle Trademark Is Being Fought Over… Again
IPNews® – McDonalds has been known to protect its trademark and rightfully so.
However, in a recent filing the international company may be taking things a bit too far. McDonalds has filed a trademark opposition to prevent registration of MCVAZE for kitchen goods including cooking utensils. To continue reading, click: McDonald’s Targets Household Goods Firm