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Trademark Infringement Merchandising Rights

Stinson LLP

Penn State Victory Maintains Uneasy Status Quo in Sports Merchandising Industry

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Most major universities have developed extremely lucrative business empires by exploiting the use of their trademarks and trade dress on apparel and merchandise, among other things. They have done so on the theory that the...more

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The Biggest Trademark Decision of 2024: Penn State Takes on Ornamentality and Wins

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On November 19th, after over three (3) years of litigation, a jury in Williamsport, Pennsylvania finally found Vintage Brand, LLC (“Vintage”) and two other defendants liable for trademark infringement for selling counterfeit...more

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP

Penn State Wins Trademark Infringement Case Against Vintage Brand for the Sale of 'Throwback' Merchandise

A Pennsylvania federal jury ruled in favor of Pennsylvania State University, finding that Vintage Brand, an online retailer, willfully infringed on the university's trademarks. The decision marks a significant win for...more

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No-Go on the Logo: Jury Finds in Favor of Penn State on Willful Trademark Infringement Claims

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On November 19, 2024, a jury found that online retailer Vintage Brand LLC and its manufacturer Sportswear Inc. infringed the Pennsylvania State University's ("Penn State") trademarks in connection with the sale of merchandise...more

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Jury Sides with Penn State in Vintage Trademark Case

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A jury determined Tuesday, November 20, that Vintage Brands willfully violated Penn State University's trademarks by selling merchandise featuring vintage Penn State logos. The jury also rejected Vintage Brands’ affirmative...more

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On Your Mark: Strides in Trademark Infringement on Sports Merchandising

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In the realm of sports merchandising, licensing is a significant revenue source for college and professional sports teams. Typically, sports teams do not directly produce sports merchandise; instead, they engage in exclusive...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

License to Infringe? Penn State Roars Over Apparel Manufacturer’s Use of Trademarks Without Permission

Collegiate merchandise licensing is a thriving and lucrative business generated by the immense popularity and widespread support for college sports teams and institutions. Universities and colleges have devoted fan bases...more

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Judge Rejects Greek Freak’s Shot for Damages

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We previously wrote about a series of trademark lawsuits filed by NBA MVP and now NBA champion Giannis Antetokounmpo over the use of his nickname “Greek Freak”. Those lawsuits all contained similar allegations: that the...more

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No Apologies: Nirvana v. Marc Jacobs

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On December 28, 2018, Nirvana LLC filed a lawsuit against designer Marc Jacobs in the Central District of California, alleging copyright and trademark infringement. Nirvana LLC is the legal entity which controls the band...more

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