THE TRADEMARK REVOLUTION: HOW A DENIED SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION COULD CHANGE A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY

THE TRADEMARK REVOLUTION: HOW A DENIED SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTION COULD CHANGE A MULTI-BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY »

By: Pedro Angel

A federal district court’s recent decision to deny Penn State University’s motion to dismiss Vintage Brand’s counterclaims

Caught in a Web of Intellectual Property Rights: Interpreting Spider-Man’s Exclusivity

Caught in a Web of Intellectual Property Rights: Interpreting Spider-Man’s Exclusivity »

By: Kristen Morrill

The video game company Crystal Dynamics recently released the greatly anticipated Marvel Avengers video game on September 4th, 2020. The game

Why Fox Media Failed to Trademark the Phrase “OK Boomer”

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”

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

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?

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

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

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

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...