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fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Federal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers

Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Color Mark Denial on Dark Green Medical Gloves

The Supreme Court permits colors as trademarks, but their distinctiveness remains a challenge.
The Federal Circuit rejected a trademark claim for the dark green gloves due to their commonality.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Federal Circuit Rejects "Once Generic, Always Generic" Rule in Trademark Dispute Between Whiskey Makers

Generic terms can attain trademark registration if consumer perception changes over time.
The timing of genericness is crucial for trademark registration decisions.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Color Mark Denial on Dark Green Medical Gloves

The Supreme Court permits colors as trademarks, but their distinctiveness remains a challenge.
The Federal Circuit rejected a trademark claim for the dark green gloves due to their commonality.
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Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Shares Brand Name With Small Business Owner

Mark Kolski's vintage brand shares a name with Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, causing confusion and media attention.
Business
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, Shares Brand Name With Small Business Owner

Mark Kolski's vintage brand shares a name with Meghan Markle's new lifestyle brand, causing confusion and media attention.
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Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 month ago

The Briefing: Everyone Loves the HBO Series 'White Lotus,' Except Duke University

HBO faces potential legal challenges from Duke University regarding the use of a T-shirt logo in 'White Lotus'.
The situation raises questions about trademark infringement versus artistic freedom.
Podcast
fromThe IP Law Blog
2 months ago

The Briefing: Court Drowns Pepperdine's 'Waves' Trademark Battle Against Netflix

The court favors educational institutions in trademark disputes against larger entities, impacting entertainment branding.
The Jack Daniel's ruling is crucial in reshaping trademark law within the entertainment sector.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
2 months ago

Descriptive or Highly Descriptive? The Federal Circuit Reviews the iVoters vs iVoterGuide Trademark Dispute

The Federal Circuit is reviewing a trademark dispute over similar digital domain names, emphasizing brand differentiation's significance.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Black church in DC that was vandalized by the Proud Boys gains control over the group's trademark

Historic ruling grants a Black church control over Proud Boys trademark after group defaults on a substantial judgment.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Havana Club rum war escalates: Biden bans brands confiscated by Fidel Castro

The Biden administration's new law impacts trademark claims, intensifying the Cuban rum dispute with historic roots and current international implications.
fromFortune Europe
8 months ago

EasyJet founder Stelios goes after 'brand thieves' aggressively

"The problem with small brand thieves if they are left unchecked is that they become profitable and they grow," said an easyGroup spokesman, highlighting the need for vigilant trademark enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
11 months ago

Other Barks & Bites for Friday, June 7: Class Action Lawsuit Accusing Google of Copyright Infringement Dismissed; the WHO Releases Report on Health, Innovation and IP; EU Court Bans McDonald's from using Big Mac Mark for Chicken Sandwiches

A California district court dismissed a class action against Google for alleged misuse of AI training data, citing concerns from a similar complaint against Microsoft and OpenAI.
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