San Diego – Iconic pop star Madonna has successfully made a name for herself as the ‘Material Girl.’ If we take a trip down memory lane, we fondly recall how the Queen of Pop coined the phrase in her classic 1985 song and video of herself emulating Marilyn Monroe. The ‘Material Girl’ nickname managed to
Lamebook to Keep Name after Trademark Dispute with Facebook
Los Angeles – Parody site Lamebook and social networking site Facebook have reached a settlement in a trademark dispute that erupted last year. Lamebook, a regularly updated blog that re-posts funny and lame Facebook updates, pictures, and conversations, will be allowed to retain its name but must add a disclaimer to its website stating that
In-N-Out Sues East Coast Burger Joint for Trademark Infringement
Orange County – Officials at the Irvine, California-based In-N-Out fast-food chain have confirmed that they have filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against an alleged copycat burger joint on the east coast.
The defendant is Maryland-based Grab-N-Go Burger, which uses a red logo with a yellow streak through the letters. Facebook photos of the restaurant portray a red
Apple Sues New York Counterfeiters for Trademark Infringement
San Diego – In its ongoing efforts to trounce trademark infringement, Apple is suing two sellers of knockoff Apple accessories that are based in the New York borough of Flushing, Queens.
Apple is accusing the defendants, Apple Story and Fun Zone, of selling unauthorized iPod, iPhone, and iPad accessories which are illegally branded with Apple’s
FICO Loses Appeal and Trademark
Los Angeles – A federal appeals court has upheld an earlier decision from a U.S. District Court, which found that the Minneapolis-based Fair Isaac Corporation’s (FICO) trademark was not infringed on by a competitor. In addition to reaffirming the lower court’s ruling, the federal court ordered the United States Patent and Trademark Office to cancel
Eddie Bauer Sued for Trademark Infringement for use of ‘First Ascent’
Los Angeles – Outdoor clothing retailer Eddie Bauer is the defendant in a trademark lawsuit filed by First Descents. The Colorado-based non-profit is accusing Bauer of trademark infringement for the similarity of its brand names, First Ascent and First Descent.
First Descents was founded in 2001 by professional kayaker Brad Ludden, to help young
Superbowl Champion Packers Protect ‘Titletown’ Trademark
Los Angeles – Recently, when the owners of Green Bay Distillery in Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin announced their plans for a new bar/restaurant to be called Titletown Distilllery, they faced the defense of the Green Bay Packers.
The Packers politely informed the distillers that they owned the federally registered trademark, ‘Tiltetown’, which was registered in several
Oprah Winfrey Sued for Trademark Infringement
San Diego – The former queen of daytime talk-television is being sued for trademark infringement over the phrase “Own Your Power.”
The plaintiff, Simone Kelly-Brown, CEO of Own Your Power Communications, Inc., claims that it was her company that created the phrase along with the OYP acronym and the concept that people can “live their
Will Christian Louboutin be a Fashion Victim in Trademark Infringement Case?
Orange County – Back on April 10, we posted a story about fashion designer Christian Louboutin’s trademark infringement complaint against Yves St. Laurent’s (YSL) use of similar red-soles in its shoe line. You can see the original post here: Red-Soled Shoes Trade Dress infringement. Recently, the two fashion powerhouses hashed it out in a
Kim Kardashian Sues Old Navy for Using a Look-alike in a TV Commercial
Los Angeles – Kim Kardashian doesn’t seem to agree with the old adage, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.“ Instead, the reality TV star is suing discount chain Old Navy for trademark infringement over its use of an alleged Kim Kardashian look-alike in a television advertisement.
In her complaint, Kardashian claims that the Old Navy advertisement