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
11/22/2024
/ Affirmative Defenses ,
Brand ,
Counterclaims ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Likelihood of Confusion ,
Logos ,
Merchandising Rights ,
Retailers ,
Sports Apparel ,
Trademark Infringement ,
Trademarks
As a trademark applicant, encountering a prior registration that obstructs your path to registration is never a pleasant experience (nor for your attorneys who have to inform you about it). The frustration only intensifies...more
7/15/2024
/ Corporate Counsel ,
Ex Parte ,
Ex Partes Reexamination ,
Expungement ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Precedential Opinion ,
Trademark Application ,
Trademark Registration ,
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ,
Trademarks ,
USPTO
On Thursday, May 9, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that plaintiffs in copyright litigation no longer are bound by a three-year statute of limitations for bringing a claim to recover damages....more
In a world where trademark owners craft their brand narratives with creativity and innovation a dark undercurrent emerges – a rising tide of scams driven by the same ingenuity and resourcefulness....more