Published The Jordan Jumpman logo is undoubtedly iconic, representing not just Michael Jordan but also a legacy of excellence in athletics. Nike is known for fiercely protecting its intellectual property, especially iconic logos like the Jumpman. Skiman LLC, a...
Published Does the word “smart” only mean “intelligent”? What is the significance of an exclamation mark as part of a trademark applied for? Can earlier European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) decisions be successfully invoked? These are questions that...
Published Google operates a search engine called Google Search Engine and runs an advertising program called Google Ads Program. This program displays sponsored links and advertisements, known as ‘Google Ads,’ on the search engine result page (SERP)....
Published In November 2023, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“Federal Circuit”) affirmed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s (“Board”) decision to refuse registration of the mark EVERYONE VS. RACISM on the grounds of failure...
Published In this line of work, it’s vital that we do not conflate our personal perception with that of the ‘average consumer’ — a legal concept that serves as a reference point for assessing trademark disputes. For me, there is no better reminder of this than a...
Published The National Football League’s Philadelphia Eagles recently submitted an application to register the term “Kelly Green”. Kelly Green is the name of the shade of green the team wore for decades until 1995 when it changed to its current “Midnight...
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