This year kicked off with new tools to help brand owners protect and enforce their marks.
The use of a trademark in commerce is an important aspect of U.S. trademark law; however, an increasing number of trademark...more
On July 1, 2021, the NCAA's interim policy on NIL activities took effect, opening the door for student-athletes at universities across the country to earn income from endorsements, personal appearances, camps and clinics, and...more
Statistics from 2018 reveal that .03% of trademark applications were paper filed. As such, effective February 15, 2020, paper trademark filings are no longer an option. The United States Patent and Trademark Office ("USPTO")...more
2/20/2020
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On October 29, 2019, the NCAA board announced that student-athletes will have an opportunity to "benefit" from the use of their names, images, and likenesses in a "manner consistent with the collegiate model." The NCAA has...more
Signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom, the Fair Pay to Play Act will allow college athletes in that state to accept payment for the use of their name, image, and likeness. In response, the NCAA has threatened to bar...more
10/24/2019
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Bankruptcy protection under Section 365 does not give brand owners/debtor-licensors the unilateral right to rescind trademark licensing agreements.
In a closely watched decision involving both trademark and bankruptcy law,...more
5/31/2019
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Section 365 ,
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