Shape of Dior’s Saddle Bag Denied Trademark Protection in the E.U.

by Kelly Malloy | Sep 28, 2022 | Associate, Blog, Trademark

This month, French luxury fashion house Christian Dior was denied trademark protection for the shape of its well-known “Saddle Bag” purse in the European Union. The Saddle Bag, which Dior originally debuted in its Spring/Summer 2000 collection, exploded in popularity...

Royal Warrants Issued by Queen Elizabeth II Permitting Companies to Use UK’s Royal Coat of Arms Subject to Review in Two Years

by Kelly Malloy | Sep 15, 2022 | Blog, Registered Patent Agent, Uncategorized

In the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, companies that were issued Royal Warrants to use the royal coat of arms of the United Kingdom during her reign may have to reapply. The Royal Arms is used by the UK’s monarch in their official capacity. As explained by the...

TTAB Rules for Prince’s Estate in “PURPLE RAIN” Trademark Opposition Proceeding

by Kelly Malloy | Sep 8, 2022 | Blog, Registered Patent Agent, Trademark, Uncategorized

In a recent trademark opposition over the mark “PURPLE RAIN”, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) ruled for the estate of famous American musician Prince over energy drink company Bang Energy. Bang’s affiliate filed the trademark application for “PURPLE...

Fashion Company Off-White Secures Trademark Registration for Red Zip Tie

by Kelly Malloy | Apr 1, 2022 | Blog, Trademark

After nearly four years of battle with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), high-end fashion company Off-White secured a trademark registration for its signature red zip tie in connection with footwear, with color claimed as a feature of the mark. Off-White,...

Russia Authorizes Infringement of Patents Owned by Holders Associated with “Unfriendly” Countries

by Kelly Malloy | Mar 28, 2022 | Blog, Patent

Earlier this month in Moscow, Russia’s Chairman of Government Mishustin released a decree effectively allowing patent infringement within the country. The decree amends Russia’s method for determining the amount of compensation paid to a patent owner in the case of...