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The Dorsey Trademark, Copyright + Advertising team is back from the 2025 International Trademark Association Meeting. It was one for the books. We mixed and mingled with old and new colleagues and as well as our friends from...more
The Olympics are coming! Now is a good time for brand owners who are planning promotional activities related to the Olympic games, or have endorsement agreements with Olympic athletes, to review the rules and make sure they...more
Advances in technology have taken the world by storm in recent years and brand owners must adapt to new forms of expression and brand awareness. Enter the metaverse: an online virtual world where users can interact with each...more
2024 has started off strong for Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, as he recently joined the board of TKO Ground, the company behind WWE and UFC, and acquired WWE’s trademark rights in his “THE ROCK” nickname....more
Thank you for reading the January 2024 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's recent trademark acquisition and the importance of understanding those rights. ...more
October seems to be the inescapable Taylor Swift’s unofficial month of choice – 17 years after she released her self-titled first album in October 2006, the October 2023 news cycle is buzzing about her “Taylor Swift: The Eras...more
Thank you for reading the October 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the Federal Circuit’s recent case considering the scope of the USPTO’s authority to cancel registrations...more
Thank you for reading the July 2023 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we continue our three-part series that closely examines ways to lose trademark rights with a discussion of genericide. We...more
Over the past several years, companies across the globe have seen an increasing demand for green and sustainable products and services. This demand has resulted in the rise of “green branding”. Green branding is where a...more
On 19 April 2022, the first-ever decision based on Italian Law Decree No. 16/2020 – regulating ambush marketing – was issued. It fined the multinational e-commerce company Zalando SE ("Zalando") for an ambush marketing...more
Introduction - Have you ever searched for a brand’s name online only to find that the first link leads to a competitor’s or reseller’s website? This can be a major problem for direct-to-consumer manufacturers and brands....more
Is it here? Not yet. But virtual performances featuring such stars as Travis Scott and Ariana Grande and attracting over 27 million unique players and 78 million viewers, respectively, suggest that it might be coming sooner...more
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games officially kick-off today. Taking place a year later than scheduled as a result of the pandemic, and amid no small amount of controversy, the Games will look a little different than...more
The House of Representatives recently introduced the Stopping Harmful Offers on Platforms by Screening Against Fakes in E-commerce (SHOP Safe) Act of 2020. The bipartisan bill incentivizes e-commerce platforms to adopt best...more
Most entrepreneurs have a general understanding that trademarks are good for business. However, many overlook the importance of having a trademark strategy in place. Simply put, a trademark can be a unique combination of...more
A decision from the Federal Circuit clarified how the USPTO should analyze evidence of fame under the fifth DuPont factor. The decision sheds light on how fashion brands can establish that their marks are famous through...more
When structuring and assessing transactions in the food and beverage sector in a European context, a purchaser must consider and evaluate several EU-specific requirements in order to ensure a successful transaction with...more
The Katten Kattwalk discusses legal issues in the fashion industry affecting the trademarks, patents and copyrights associated with companies, brands and products. ...more
24 April 2018 At Hogan Lovells, we understand that brands are the heart of a company’s value, reputation, and competitive advantage. Total Brand Care is our holistic approach to creating, commercializing, and protecting our...more
Most of us understand that a trademark is the brand name for a product: Oreo® sandwich cookies, Kleenex® tissue, Velcro® fasteners. But what happens when one brand name becomes so ubiquitous and so closely identified with a...more
Twitter®, Instagram®, Facebook®, Pinterest® and other social media websites and apps are great ways to interact with friends, family and potential customers. They are great avenues for advertising and promotion of one’s...more
When seeking particular services, consumers are often drawn into a business based on branding and advertising found near the location – whether by signage on or around the establishment, or by glimpses of the services being...more
Sponsorships are not only a revenue generator for businesses, but a powerful way of boosting the visibility of brands. It’s why major stadiums and venues often bear the logo of a leading brand, or why you’ll see a soft drink...more