Trademark protection

Are there any company names still left that aren’t trademarked?

Let’s say tomorrow I produce an amazing product (a honey that doesn’t stick, a soda that never fizzles, thread that…

11 years ago

Bubbles by Brook Vs Brook Brothers

In another Goliath versus David trademark battle, Bubble by Brooks successfully triumphs over corporate giant Brooks Brothers in the rights…

11 years ago

Why Did Samsung Trademark “Galaxy Card”

On January 15th, Samsung trademarked the name “Galaxy Card”. But for what? Some are speculating that Samsung is looking to…

11 years ago

The Fight Over Use of “Crystal Glamour” is Decided

Austrian crystal jewelry maker, Swarovski has decided to not renew its trademark “Crystal Glamour”. In 2005, Swarovski received the registration…

11 years ago

Starbucks vs. Exit 6 Brewery

On December 9th, 2013, Exit 6 brewery outside of St. Louis, Missouri received a cease and desist letter from one…

11 years ago

Duckhorn Vs. Duck Commander

Duckhorn Vineyards is suing Trinchero Family Estates over trademark infringement of their wine brand. Trinchero Family Estates recently paired up…

11 years ago

Is it Scramble or Scrabble?

Smartphone word games popularity has exploded but is it because of their similarity to already existing word board games? The…

11 years ago

Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights – What’s the Difference?

Many people tend to confuse the types of intellectual property protections that are available to them. In short, a patent…

11 years ago

The NFL and Trademarks

I have been receiving a multitude of questions lately about use of NFL logos.  I do give these folks a…

11 years ago

Trouble for Washington Redskins Trademark

If there is one reason to file for trademark protection, a reason that probably plays at least some roll in…

11 years ago