Jan 23, 2025
Published The registration of traditional trademarks by athletes, entertainers, and public figures, such as their names, is not particularly new. However, recently, sportspeople have been looking to register non-traditional elements of their unique contribution to...
Jan 23, 2025
Published Puma SE, the multinational athletic corporation, has kicked off the new year by picking a fight with Tiger Woods’ new company, Sun Day Red. On January 2, 2025, Puma filed a letter of opposition with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to...
Jan 16, 2025
Published 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...
Jan 16, 2025
Published 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....
Jan 10, 2025
Published 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...
Jan 9, 2025
Published 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...
