IPNews® – Lizzo has a message for the trademark office – the Truth Hurts.
In a song by that name, Lizzo popularized the phrase 100% that Bitch. She is now one step closer to registering the phrase as a trademark. To continue reading, click:
Jack Daniels Takes on Dog Toy Trademark
IPNews® – The Biden Administration has recently sided with Jack Daniels in its trade dress battle against a dog toy.
The dog toy in question looks like a bottle of Jack Daniels except it reads “Bad Spaniels”. It also changes the “Old No. 7” wording to “the Old No. 2, on your Tennessee Carpet.” To
Trump Wanted to Trademark “Rigged Election.” Why It Didn’t Work
IPNews® – As part of the January 6th investigation it has come out that Donald Trump was interested in getting a trademark for “Rigged Election”.
Donald would have had an uphill climb to actually secure the rights though. He would have had to plan to offer a good or service under the name. To continue
A Black Santa Claus Trademark Battle Is Currently Brewing
IPNews® – Just before Christmas a trademark opposition was filed against a trademark application for My Santa Is Black.
The Opposition was filed by The Black Santa Company which owns several trademarks for “Black Santa”. The Grinch will surely be watching this one. To continue reading, click: A Black Santa Claus Trademark Battle Is Currently
Rock Band Guns N’ Roses Sues Gun Store for Trademark Infringement
IPNews® – Rock band Guns N’ Roses has taken issue with a Texas store that is using its trademark.
The store sells – you guessed it – guns & roses. The band is alleging that the use is going to lead to consumer confusion and dilution of its trademark. To continue reading, click: Rock Band
Unionized Workers Say Medieval Times Trademark Lawsuit is Unlawful
IPNews® – Medieval Times has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against its employees after they began to form a union.
The action by the company raises labor law issues due to the fact that companies cannot retaliate against employees for attempts to unionize. Union forming has been in the news lately with Starbucks and Amazon
The LDS Church Is Trying to Block Another Mormon Trademark
IPNews® – It appears that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) has Real Housewives star Heather Gay in its crosshairs.
The reality TV star’s company – Heathertainment, Inc. – has filed a trademark Application for BAD MORMON. The church is claiming among other things that consumers will be confused between the reality
Muhammad Ali Trademark Owners Oppose His Daughter Using Her Own Name
IPNews® – Laila Ali, the daughter of Muhammad Ali, has run into a problem in attempting to trademark her name.
Her trademark application for LAILA ALI was opposed by Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC, which controls all intellectual property associated with Muhammad Ali. While the two boxers never fought in a ring, it appears their companies
Trademark filing for ‘Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman’ indicates a New Show
IPNews® – A&E Television Networks, the parent company of the History Channel, recently filed a trademark application revealing a new planned show.
The application is for “Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman” which appears to build on the network’s existing Mountain Men series. The application was filed on an Intent to Use basis so it is unclear
Donald Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Encounters Trademark Hurdle
IPNews® – Donald Trump has run into a snag in attempting to register the trademark to TRUTH SOCIAL, his personal version of twitter.
The trademark office has denied the application by citing two other prior filed similar trademarks. It is uncertain whether Mr. Trump will be able to overcome the refusal, or if he has