Category: Trademark

Rolex Watches – How Trademark Infringement Costs Companies Billions

Rolex watches are some of the most high-class and expensive in the world, sometimes costing tens of thousands of dollars. Enjoyed by celebrities, politicians and wealthy CEOs, many people see Rolex as the ultimate status symbol of success. Rolex’s trademark could be classified as “people who wear our watches have lots of money.” Several individuals,

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California University Hit With Trademark Infringement Case

Mount St. Mary’s University in Emmitsburg Maryland is suing Mount Saint Mary’s University of Los Angeles for sharing a similar name. The lawsuit was filed in federal court based on allegations Mount Saint Mary’s University of Los Angeles had committed trademark infringement. Both universities are private Catholic liberal arts universities. The trademark lawsuit is attempting to

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What Can Be Learned From The Recent Facebook Trademark Lawsuit?

Facebook recently filed a series of trademark claim disputes against social media startup companies using the suffix “book”. Most recently, two Vermont engineers who own a company called “Designbook” were hit with a trademark infringement claim. A designbook is what engineers use to draw sketches and concept designs. According to Facebook, the name “Designbook” would confuse customers

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Has Another Company Copied the Under Armour Name?

Athletes are familiar with the products of Under Armour, a name that has become almost synonymous with athletic undergarments. The company revolutionized athletic wear In the 1990s, making shirts and other garments that wicked away moisture during strenuous activity. Currently, Under Armour believes that its brand’s reputation is being put on the line. A Weston

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Horse Compels Walmart to File Lawsuit

In what is a rather hilarious legal dispute, Walmart has issued a cease-and-desist notice over a horse. Walmart believes that the website walmart horse, which contains an image of a horse and a Walmart store, is infringing on its Walmart and Wal-Mart trademarks Trademark infringement litigation can occur when one party believes that another party has

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Viacom Lawsuit Targets Nick-Reboot.com for Cybersquatting

Viacom has filed a lawsuit in California against the website Nick-Reboot.com for trademark infringement, copyright infringement, unfair competition and cybersquatting. The website is claiming fair use as a defense. The website Nick-Reboot.com streams Nickelodeon TV shows from the 1990s and 2000s. The service is free for users willing to watch the programs in a random order; however, a subscription

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Beer Company Faces Lawsuit Before First Beer is Brewed

Old Ox Brewery is already caught up in a trademark infringement dispute almost a year before a single customer has been able to taste its beer. Red Bull, the well-known energy drink company, alleges that the logo, name and slogan of Old Ox Brewery is infringing on its trademark. Sometimes these disputes can be settled by an

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How Can Scamming Infringe on a Trademark?

Microsoft has sued two technical support companies, Customer Focus Services and Anytime Techies, on the assertion of multiple trademark infringements. More specifically, Microsoft is attempting to fight against supposed tech support scams that it claims are tricking customers into paying for technical help by claiming affiliation with Microsoft. The tech support companies are accused of convincing

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Angry Birds Lawsuit A Lesson In Intellectual Property Rights

Juli Adams, the creator of the plush pet toys “Angry Birds,” filed a lawsuit after The Hartz Mountain Company sold her intellectual property to Rovio Entertainment, a video game company. Adams had originally designed her toys for Hartz. Adams claims that she has the trademark for “Angry Birds,” while Hartz claims that it has the rights to her designs

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