by Jonathan Woodard | Jan 10, 2023 | Associate, Blog, Trademark
As part of the effort among federal agencies to reduce the impacts of climate change, the United States Patent and Trademark Office is adding new terms to the Trademark ID Manual. Those new terms will cover goods and services in connection with climate change,...
by Jonathan Woodard | Nov 29, 2022 | Associate, Blog, Trademark
The Supreme Court will decide a trademark infringement case involving a dog toy company’s “Bad Spaniels” whiskey bottles, and Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Black Label Tennessee whiskey bottle. The $17 toy at issue depicts a cartoon spaniel, a reference to Jack Daniel’s...
by Jonathan Woodard | Oct 11, 2022 | Associate, Blog, Copyright
Andy Warhol, renowned artist who passed in 1987, created a piece of art depicting Prince, one of the most famous musicians of all time. In creating that artwork, Warhol relied on an image taken in 1981 by photographer Lynn Goldsmith. After suing Warhol’s foundation...
by Jonathan Woodard | Sep 20, 2022 | Blog, Trademark
The Seattle Seahawks are coming off of a big win over the Denver Broncos, where NFL quarterback Geno Smith completed on 23/28 attempts, and connected on his first 13 passes. In an interview with a reporter after the game – which has now gone viral – Geno commented on...
by Jonathan Woodard | Aug 16, 2022 | Blog, Trademark
Toy company Mattel, Inc. – owner of famous toy lines such as Hot Wheels, Fisher Price, and Barbie – recently brought suit against Rap Snacks based on its rollout of “BARBIE-QUE” chips, done in collaboration with rapper Nicki Minaj. Based on the lawsuit filed in the...
