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Trademark Infringement: Likelihood of Confusion Explained
When someone is using a trademark that is confusingly similar to a trademark that is already in use, it may constitute trademark infringement. The courts must analyze…
I’ve Been Threatened with a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit! What Do I Do?
It is all too common of a nightmare scenario: a small business or individual receives a cease and desist letter accusing them of unauthorized use of a trademark and…
Simple Steps for Avoiding Trademark Infringement
Ownership and use of trademarks can be a significant boon to a business. Trademarks serve as memorable identifiers for goods and services so that consumers can identify…
Can I Lose My Trademark Protection?
Many business owners who are fairly new to the intellectual property game find the process of securing a trademark for their company very exciting. The trademark…
Velcro Stands up to ‘Genericide’
Velcro is taking a stand against trademark ‘genericide’ and trying to inform the public, in a fun and entertaining way, about the danger businesses face when the public…
Yoko Ono Forces John Lemon to Rebrand
John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono, successfully forced a European drink company to rebrand its “John Lemon” beverages. Ono has been actively involved in protecting the…
Hershey Takes Out The Milton
The Milton Hotel in Hershey, Pennsylvania, home of The Hershey Company, recently found itself in a sticky situation after Hershey filed a trademark infringement suit over…
Pierogies Bite Back
A bitter dispute is coming to a boil between a suburban Chicago chamber of commerce in Indiana and a Pennsylvania community committee for Edwardsville over cultural…
Kim Kardashian Sued by Makeup Artist for Trademark Infringement
Another Kardashian trademark application is being challenged. After failing to prevent Kim Kardashian West’s “KKW” trademarks from being approved at the USPTO, Kirsten…
Trademark Battle Begins Between Two Chicago Law Firms Using The Same Name
Namesake businesses are an ongoing and heated point of contention in trademark law, especially in the arts and fashion industries, but law firms are not immune from these…
Brand Battles: Mars Says Hershey Can’t Own ‘Scary’ Candy
Mars and Hershey are bracing for Halloween early this year as they face off over “Scary” candy. Mars recently filed a Notice of Opposition to Hershey’s trademark…
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