Why Fox Media Failed to Trademark the Phrase “OK Boomer” »
By: Keaton Brown
In early February of 2020, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denied the trademark application of Fox Media …
Hosting a Super Bowl Party – Navigating the “No Fun League” »
By: Cole Kubosumi
Whether you are a die-hard Eagles fan, someone who could care less about sports in general, or …
Golden Knights Bring Bitter Mournings »
By: Mike Stone
Ever hear of a team called the Golden Knights? Since 1969, the U.S. Army Parachute Team has …
Captain America’s Shield and Trade Secrets? »
By: Snehashish Sadhu
Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War ends with the Captain forfeiting his shield to Iron Man. But what is …
Supreme Court Hears Arguments on a Case That Will Decided the Future of Offensive and Disparaging Trademarks »
By: Adam Shelton
This past week the United State Supreme Court heard oral arguments regarding whether part of the Lanham Act was …
Krusty Krab Still Only Located in Bikini Bottom »
By: Shayna Stuart
“Oooooooh, who lives in a pineapple under the sea?” The infamous yellow sponge who won all of us over with …
A-List Artists, Lawsuits, and Etsy Fan Art »
Big name artists are cracking down on fan-made art. Recently, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Drake have expressed their disapproval of fan made art, which incorporates their song lyrics. Taylor Swift and Beyoncé sent cease and desist letters to other small product creators for using their name or lyrics. And, Drake posted a tweet expressing his disdain for Walgreens and Macy’s selling products with his lyric created acronym, “YOLO,” which stands for “you only live once.” - Read more...