Did Transport for London need to mind the gap?
In 2022, clothing brand GAP Inc. opposed Transport For London's (TFL) application for a mark reflecting the refrain heard by thousands of London commuters every day: MIND THE GAP. TFL’s application for the word mark MIND THE GAP covered class 9 (eyewear) and class 18...
INTA files amicus brief concerning the registrability of a human face as an EU trademark
New York, New York—January 9, 2025—The International Trademark Association (INTA) filed an amicus brief (Third Party Observation) with the Grand Board of Appeal (GBoA) of the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in Case R 50/2024-2, Johannes Hendricus...
The Carters secure BLUE IVY CARTER trademark
Jim Valvano’s inspirational speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards, where he famously stated, “Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up,” embodies the kind of determination the Carters have shown during their 12-year journey to secure the BLUE IVY CARTER trademark. Recently, the...
A ‘no-duh’ verdict? The outcome of Penn State v. Vintage Brand allows brand owners to chillax a bit more
With '90s fashion having its moment, consumers have been reaching for their oversized sweatshirts with bold graphics and logos. Some may be reaching back into their own closets, but others are buying these for the first time. However, companies that have capitalized...
INTA opens registration for its 2025 Annual Meeting in San Diego, California
New York, New York—January 15, 2025—The International Trademark Association (INTA) opened registration for its 147th Annual Meeting, taking place in San Diego, California, from May 17 to 21, 2025. The INTA Annual Meeting is the largest annual global gathering of...
Bird & Bird strengthens London IP team with new brand management partner
International law firm Bird & Bird today bolsters its market-leading Intellectual Property (IP) team in London with the arrival of new brand management partner Josh Little. Little brings a wealth of expertise in brand protection strategy, trademark, copyright, and...
BakerHostetler kicks off 2025 with addition of IP partner in Washington
Key takeaways Susan Kayser joins BakerHostetler’s Washington office as a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group and as a member of the Trademark and Copyright team. In addition, Timothy Payne and David Diorio join the firm’s Chicago office as partners in...
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