In-N-Out Withstands Trade Dress Infringement Challenge by Doll N’ Burgers

by Jonathan Woodard | May 17, 2022 | Blog, Senior Associate

In 2020, the well-known In-N-Out Burger chain brought suit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, alleging that Doll N’ Burgers’ restaurants looked too similar to In-N-Out’s establishments.  The Court recently ruled against Doll N’ Bugers’...

Vegadelphia Sues Dunkin Donuts and Beyond Meat Over Slogan for Plant-Based Breakfast Sandwich

by Jonathan Woodard | May 10, 2022 | Associate, Blog, Trademark

A Philadelphia-based vegan food company recently sued Dunkin Donuts and Beyond Meat in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.  At issue in the case is Dunkin Donuts’ and Beyond Meat’s alleged used of Vegadelphia’s trademarked slogan: “Where Great...

Google Files Application for PIXEL WATCH

by Jonathan Woodard | Apr 26, 2022 | Associate, Blog, Trademark

For years, buzz has circled around whether Google would enter into the smart watch arena.  It appears the wait is now over, as Google recently filed a trademark application for PIXEL WATCH in connection with smartwatches and smartwatch accessories.  Although dates...

Breaking Bad TV Series Opposes “Baking Bad”

by Jonathan Woodard | Apr 5, 2022 | Blog, Trademark

Asserting claims for dilution and a likelihood of confusion, Sony Pictures Television recently filed a trademark opposition proceeding, seeking to protect the BREAKING BAD television series featuring chemist-teacher-turned-druglord Walter White.  The applicant, Thomas...

Kobe Bryant’s Estate Files Trademark Applications Signaling Bryant’s Expansion Into the Metaverse

by Jonathan Woodard | Mar 1, 2022 | Blog, Trademark

Hall of Famer and NBA legend Kobe Bryant obtained numerous trademarks during the course of his career.  Through is company Kobe, Inc., Bryant registered trademarks spanning from footwear, wine, and apparel.  Signaling the NBA legend’s expansion into the metaverse and...