Propel: The branding and uniqueness of self-driving vehicles – an overview of design law
Judgment Gist - The literal meaning of the decoration of a commodity refers to the ornament of the commodity, which plays a role in beautifying the commodity. Generally speaking, all decorations having the function of...more
Addressing for the second time whether the design of a chocolate-dipped, stick-shaped cookie was eligible for trade dress protection, the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit held again that the product configuration was...more
Battle of Goodwill - Garnish & Gather LLC is a meal delivery kit service offered to customers in Atlanta, Georgia, since 2013. In connection with its delivery service and its locally sourced produce, G&G registered the...more
In a recent decision that illustrates the relevance of timing in evaluating the question of secondary meaning, the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit breathed new life into Converse’s “Chuck Taylor” sneaker design...more
The General Court has recently decided an interesting case concerning the distinctiveness of a shape mark ....more
In 2006, Warner Bros. filed suit against A.V.E.L.A., X One X Productions, and ArtNostalgia.com, Inc. (collectively, “AVELA”) for copyright and trademark infringement under the Copyright Act, the Lanham Act, and state law....more