The owners of Coco & Dash Home, a family-owned furniture store in Dallas, are unexpectedly being targeted by Hästens, a Swedish producer of high-end mattresses. A blue and white checkered pattern is at the center of this trademark dispute.
Is this small business name too similar to Nike’s famous slogan?
NFTs present new opportunities for businesses to engage new audiences and grow their brands. Yet, there are potential risks that trademark attorneys and business owners need to be aware of in order to protect intellectual property. Nike is suing StockX for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution, injury to business reputation.
It can be a challenge to obtain a trademark, especially if your mark is a spoof of an award-winning TV series. This case is a reminder that it's best practice to ensure that your mark is not likely to cause confusion or blur the original famous mark.
Can you trademark a common word or phrase? Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, Spectacles, and Bitmoji is convinced that you can and has sued the US Patent and Trademark Office for rejecting their trademark application.
Do you think these trademarks are too similar? FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY, STING LIKE A BEE vs. FLOAT & STING
It can be difficult to obtain a trademark, especially if you are attempting to parody a well-known brand. This case is a reminder that business owners should consult with a trademark lawyer to decrease the possibility of costly legal problems.
The Departments of State and Homeland Security have announced new actions to advance the course for international scholars, students, researchers, and experts to contribute to innovation and job creation efforts across America. These announcements build on the Biden Administration’s efforts to remove barriers to legal immigration.
In the following example (currently pending a resolution), we will illustrate the liability exposure for influencers related to their advertising practices in paid promotions of companies who may be held liable for trademark infringement.
Many companies are taking advantage of the advertising benefits offered by social media. These platforms provide a simpler and cheaper way to market products and services to a much larger audience. Yet, not all businesses realize that these advertisements must abide by the same laws as conventional ads on television or other platforms.
