Trademarks

Unless you have been living under a rock for several years, the name of a popular NFL team has been a hot topic of conversation. While many have argued over the name, the Washington Redskins have been reluctant to change it for a myriad of reasons. That is, until now. After decades under their current […]

Have you ever considered the importance of a company’s logo? Have you thought about what it means in the minds of consumers? Or even the legality of creating these trademarked images in the first place? A recent court case demonstrates to us just how interesting and important this topic can be. The Facts of the […]

What’s in a name? To quote the bard, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. In Hollywood land, however, a name can mean big bucks. Protecting a celebrity’s brand in this digital age has become increasingly important to those in the public eye. In fact, on January 22 Meryl Streep joined the […]

If you don’t follow what’s new on the catwalk, you might not initially link fashion with the concept of intellectual property. For big brands like Gucci, though, the link is obvious – especially when cheaper outlets try to copy their lucrative designs! But is it truly trademark infringement? Forever 21’s Complaint Against Gucci was No Match for […]

Some of the trademark cases filed over the years have been successful. Some have not. And some are just plain bizarre. Here are a few of the most outrageous ones we’ve seen … The Rock Band KISS Tried to Trademark … What, Exactly? Last month, Gene Simmons of the seminal group KISS tried to trademark […]