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(Podcast) The Briefing: Trademark Basics – Protecting Names, Logos, and Brands in Entertainment

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From podcast names to iconic sounds, trademarks shape the entertainment world. In this episode of The Briefing, Scott Hervey and Richard Buckley break down what trademarks are, how to get one, and why creators must protect...more

Wolf, Greenfield & Sacks, P.C.

Diversifying Your IP Strategy: Key Tactics for a Well-Rounded Portfolio

In today’s competitive and innovation-driven economy, protecting intellectual property (IP) is no longer just about securing utility patents. A well-rounded IP strategy that incorporates multiple forms of IP, such as trade...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Dupe or Deception? What e.l.f.’s Win Over Benefit Means for Beauty Brands

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The battle over beauty “dupes” just got more interesting. In a major win for e.l.f. Cosmetics, a California federal judge ruled that its Lash ’N Roll mascara doesn’t infringe the trademarks and trade dress of Benefit...more

Venable LLP

About Time! Steps You Should Consider to Protect Your Watch-Related Brand

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As major watch industry events are fast approaching in 2025, it may be time for businesses to reevaluate or add to the tools at their disposal to protect and expand their watch-related brand. ...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Thatchers v. Aldi: A Bitter Battle over Cider Branding

On 20 January 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in the trade mark dispute between Thatchers Cider Company Limited (“Thatchers”), the largest family-run independent cider producer in the UK, and Aldi Stores...more

Offit Kurman

Branding the Produce Aisle: Appealing to Consumer Tastes

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Brands are taking over the produce aisle at the grocery store. They have already conquered the cereal aisle, the soda aisle, the chips aisle, and the cookie aisle (my favorite). While there have always been produce brands...more

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

MarkIt to Market® - January 2022

Happy New Year! We’re excited to share the January 2022 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter in a newly updated format. This month’s articles discuss the Pantone Color Institute's 2022 Color of the Year –...more

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

MarkIt to Market® - August 2021: Persistence Pays Off – A Series of Monster Trademark Disputes

Monster Energy Co. (“Monster Energy”), frequent trademark plaintiff, recently found itself on the receiving end of a trademark infringement lawsuit brought by California company Outdoor Pro Shop, Inc. (“Pro Shop”). Pro Shop’s...more

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

MarkIt to Market® - August 2021

The August 2021 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter discusses Monster Energy's history of trademark disputes in the context of enhancing brand strength, tips for shortening the pendency of trademark filings...more

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

MarkIt to Market® - January 2021: It's a Two-fer: Pantone's Color(s) of the Year for 2021

For over 20 years, Pantone’s Color of the Year has influenced consumer tastes and product design in industries where aesthetics matter. Last month, the Pantone Color Institute continued its tradition by naming not one, but...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

Trademark And Brand Protection: Don’t Miss An Opportunity To “Trade Dress” For The Part

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Most businesses are familiar with the concept of trademarking a word, logo, or slogan that serves as a unique identifier of their goods or services. After all, those are the markers that first come to mind when you think...more

McCarter & English, LLP

A Refresher On The Importance Of Trademarks And Trade Dress In The Food And Beverage Industry

The quality, taste, and appearance of food and beverage products are important, but there are other aspects of those products that also contribute to, and even sustain, their commercial success. In particular, the...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Brand Protection: Looking Beyond Trademarks to A Broader Arsenal of Intellectual Property Tools

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Manufacturers may assume that protection of their brands can only be achieved through trademark protection of names, logos, and slogans. In fact, a broad arsenal of intellectual property tools is available to ensure that...more

Knobbe Martens

The Top Hits: Fashion Cases with a Big Impact

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Over the last year, there have been some significant trademark and copyright cases in the fashion industry. Below are summaries of recent cases all brand owners should know and understand. These cases touch on important...more

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