By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: A marketing image from Millennial Loteria shows images similar to those used by Don Clemente Inc., which has now filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement. The Mexican company Don Clemente Inc. has filed a lawsuit against a former licensee, alleging trademark infringement of its historic game Lotería. Don Clemente alleges … [Read more...] about Don Clemente Inc. Files Suit Over Trademark Infringement of Lotería Game
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Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Caption: Matthew McConaughey (right) in a scene from the film 'Dazed and Confused'. Image credit: Universal Studios. The Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey has trademarked his image and voice, including the famous movie catch phrase "All right, all right, all right." The reason? McConaughey reportedly didn't want people duplicating … [Read more...] about Why Matthew McConaughey Trademarked the Phrase “All Right, All Right, All Right”
IP Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Epidemic of ‘Dupe’ Perfumes
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Reports out of the UK say high-end perfume brands are fighting a pitched battle against cheap 'dupe' scents. Social media influencers have apparently convinced millions of consumers that 'a rose by any other name would smell as sweet,' and encouraging them to buy cheap counterfeit perfumes. The social media craze is now thought to … [Read more...] about IP Lawyers Raise Concerns Over Epidemic of ‘Dupe’ Perfumes
Puma Pounces on Tiger Woods’ New Logo for Sun Day Red
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a trademark battle between the Puma and the Tiger, as the sportswear giant has filed a notice of opposition to the champion golfer's new logo. Tiger Woods has hit a second roadblock in establishing a trademark for his company Sun Day Red, as Puma filed its notice of opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on January 2, … [Read more...] about Puma Pounces on Tiger Woods’ New Logo for Sun Day Red
Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief US voters liked Donald Trump to elect him as the next president of the United States, but some licensors are not as fond of POTUS 47, thanks to a variety of copyright issues. This time the case involves the 130-year-old Gibson guitar company, which has issued a cease and desist order against Trump Guitars, the company behind a line of … [Read more...] about Gibson Issues Cease and Desist Against Trump Guitars
Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief A jury has found that online retailer Vintage Brand infringed on trademarks for Pennsylvania State University, by selling unlicensed merchandise with "historic" images. Penn State had sued Vintage Brand, as well as Prep Sportswear and their founder, Chad Hartvigson. The university alleged the defendants infringed on the Penn State … [Read more...] about Penn State Wins ‘Historic’ Victory in Trademark Case
Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief The singer Katy Perry has won an appeal allowing her to use her own name in Australia, following a nine-year legal battle against loungewear designer Katie Perry. The similarity of the two names was at the heart of the acrimonious battle, which left the I Kissed a Girl singer triumphant, and the designer devastated. On Friday, November 22, … [Read more...] about Katy Perry vs. Katie Perry: Pop Singer Wins Trademark Fight Over Fashion Designer
US Trademark Office Cancels Marvel and DC’s ‘Super Hero’ Marks
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Holy trademark battle, Batman! Marvel and DC have lost their exclusive right to the term 'super hero'. At least, for now. The stunning development came about when a U.S. Trademark Office tribunal canceled a set of 'Super Hero' trademarks that were jointly owned by comic giants Marvel and DC. The move came at the request of a … [Read more...] about US Trademark Office Cancels Marvel and DC’s ‘Super Hero’ Marks
It’s Rolex vs. Hallmark in Battle of the Crown Logos
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief It's a trademark battle of royal proportions, as watchmaker Rolex has opposed Hallmark's bid to register its crown logo for use with jewelry. In the image above, the Rolex logo is at the left, and the Hallmark logo is to the right. The issue came up after Hallmark submitted a request to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) to … [Read more...] about It’s Rolex vs. Hallmark in Battle of the Crown Logos
Nike Suing Sneaker Designer on Allegations of Trademark Infringement
By Gary Symons TLL Editor in Chief Footwear and fitness giant Nike is suing a small sneaker designer for allegedly putting out copies of its Air Jordan 1 High sneakers. In a complaint filed in New Jersey District Court Jan. 25, Nike called Global Heartbreak founder Naadier Riles a "bootlegger" (pun intended?), saying the designer essentially copied its Air Jordans, and put … [Read more...] about Nike Suing Sneaker Designer on Allegations of Trademark Infringement