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Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Double Fault: Trademark Registrations (or Lack Thereof) in the World of Tennis

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It’s that time of year where, for two weeks in late August and early September, tens of thousands of people descend upon Flushing Meadows in Queens, New York for the U.S. Open tennis tournament. The biggest stars in the world...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Trademark Tee-Off: Tiger's New Brand in the Bunker?

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The recent launch of Tiger Woods' new clothing line, "Sun Day Red," has ignited something of a debate in the worlds of golf and trademark law. The collection, which features the iconic red attire Woods is known for wearing on...more

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Don’t Let Your Core Brands Fall Victim to Trademark Trolls

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Similar to its patent and copyright-focused counterparts, “trademark troll” is a negative moniker that refers to people who register for a trademark in bad faith, meaning they have no lawful intention to use the mark in...more

International Lawyers Network

Stop the Insanity! Sports Trademarks Run Amok

Sports and sports teams have a long history with intellectual property law and, more specifically, trademarks.  Sports teams, colleges, and universities have long trademarked their names and logos, and have routinely and...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Stay in the Know: Recent Developments in Trademark Law

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Retailers generally appreciate that their brands are among their most valuable assets. But it can be challenging for them to know how current trademark law will affect their selection, registration, and enforcement of those...more

Smart & Biggar

SAVE MONEY: File your multi-class applications in Canada now

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In this two-part series, we will discuss important strategies to consider before Canadian trademark law changes on June 17, 2019, including tips that could save you and your clients time and money, now and in the future. ...more

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Celebrity Brands: The Line Between Fair Use and Infringement

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All brand owners are faced with difficult decisions regarding how aggressively to police their brands. The decision is particularly difficult when the unauthorized use is by a loyal customer or fan. While some traditional...more

Lewitt Hackman

Half Baked: The Brave New World of Branding Weed

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In last week’s election, California voters passed Prop 64, which means recreational marijuana can be sold and used by persons over 21 within the state. But don’t get excited about the gold rush just yet. Recreational...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Why it Pays to Make Nice with Marketing

You may have read here before about the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) increased focus on removing "deadwood" – registrations that remain in force, but cover marks that are not actually in use for all of the...more

Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

Changes in Russian Trademark Law

Brand owners interested in protecting their intellectual property in Russia should be aware of two recent important changes to Russian trademark law. A win for senior trademark rights holder: Publication of trademark...more

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