Citrus cider clash: sweet success for Thatcher’s but a bitter blow for Aldi
There has been much excitement in the trademark sphere following the decision in Thatcher’s v. Aldi. As many readers will be aware, the matter centered around Thatcher’s Cloudy Lemon Cider packaging and Aldi’s Taurus Cloudy Lemon Cider. The decision is a victory for...
From function to fashion: Birkenstock’s copyright pursuit
Will the German Federal Court of Justice find the substance of Birkenstocks has transubstantiated from functional orthopedics to works of art while their accidents remain unchanged? The iconic sandal manufacturer hopes so. Birkenstock is fighting a new wave of...
What Pat Riley’s THREE-PEAT teaches about strategic branding
Despite the Kansas City Chiefs' loss in this week's Super Bowl, Pat Riley was hopeful of gaining a historic third consecutive Super Bowl victory. The NBA legend and Miami Heat president has held the trademark for THREE-PEAT since his days coaching the Los Angeles...
Brewing confusion: the Zicaffe v. Zacaffe trademark dispute
The global trademark landscape frequently encounters disputes when iconic brands expand into new markets. The recent filing of the ZACAFFE trademark by fashion retailer ZARA highlights the challenges of diversification into unrelated industries. The case has garnered...
Pierson Ferdinand bolsters global media, entertainment, and sport practice
New York, NY – February 10, 2025 – Pierson Ferdinand LLP, one of the world’s fastest-growing law firms renowned for its commitment to client service excellence and innovation, announces the appointment of Merlyne Jean-Louis as Partner. Jean-Louis joins PierFerd after...
Blank Rome welcomes new IP litigation associate Jonathan M Hernandez in Houston
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jonathan M Hernandez has joined the firm’s Houston office as an associate in the Intellectual Property Litigation group. He joins Blank Rome from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Hernandez concentrates his practice on...
INTA’s 2025 New York conference on trade secrets in the age of AI
New York, New York—February 4, 2025—The International Trademark Association (INTA) has announced a comprehensive two-day conference in New York City this March. Addressing the critical intersection of trade secrets and artificial intelligence (AI), the program is...
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