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Understanding trademark strength and protectability in business
Commentary: The conceptual and commercial strength required for trademarks to be protectable, citing several examples.
Louis Vuitton sues MD casino over bag promotions
Louis Vuitton sued the firms that own and manage Maryland Live! Casino after the resort distributed promotional bags with designs similar to the luxury bag maker's signature branding.
Business spat between Daryl Hall and John Oates has been resolved in arbitration, attorneys say
Daryl Hall and John Oates have resolved their dispute over a Hall & Oates business partnership through arbitration.
Oreo maker Mondelez sues, alleging Aldi copies packaging to confuse customers
Mondelez International is alleging the packaging for Aldi's products “blatantly copies” products like Chips Ahoy, Wheat Thins and Oreos.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. shifts gears to avoid potential conflict with Lamar Jackson over No. 8 logo
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. is shifting gears after Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson filed a trademark claim.
Maryland cannabis-themed company told to stop selling Old Bay-like sticker
A Maryland cannabis-themed apparel company has stopped selling a parody sticker resembling Old Bay packaging after McCormick & Company raised objections.
Yale wins for choosiest law school
Today is Monday, the 101st anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Leser v. Garnett, a Maryland case in which the justices upheld the validity of the 19th Amendment, […]
Hermés: Protect the trademark or the art?
In the first trial involving non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, trademark rights and a First Amendment defense, a jury in New York City earlier this month found an artist had violated […]
Md. youth nonprofit sues LeBron James’ company over trademark
A Bowie-based youth sports nonprofit is suing the media company owned by NBA star LeBron James for allegedly infringing on its trademarked “More Than An Athlete” slogan. The suit, filed […]
Spice manufacturers settle ‘New Bae’ trademark lawsuit
McCormick & Co. settled its trademark infringement lawsuit Tuesday with an organic spice maker that sells a seasoning mix called “New Bae.” The Baltimore spice company filed a federal lawsuit […]
Ledo Pizza settles trademark lawsuit with Postmates
Ledo Pizza has reached an undisclosed settlement in a trademark lawsuit against food delivery service Postmates. Postmates allows consumers to use a website or mobile phone application to order products […]
4th Circuit: Failing to name defendant can be hazardous to your case
Plaintiffs’ counsel be advised: If you want a defendant ultimately to be on the hook for a damages award, make sure to name him or her as a defendant or […]
