A coalition of trademark holders can register a collective mark to signify membership. Most of the time this practice is used by a group of businesses whose goods or services are produced at a common level of quality. For instance, if there is a long history of independent carpenters in rural Vermont who use a
The popular rapper and producer Kanye West is suing a group of programmers behind the new digital currency COINYE, according to a recent report by the New York Daily News. COINYE is a decentralized digital currency similar to Bitcoin. Upon initially learning of the new currency, Mr. West’s lawyers filed a cease-and-desist letter on January 6.
The Canadian manufacturer of fine, fur-lined parkas, Canada Goose, recently sued Sears for trademark infringement. Apparently, the Sears parka bears a striking resemblance to the Canada Goose “Kensington” coat. The distinguishing features of the Canada Goose coat are its three-quarter length, fur-lined hood and circular patch on the upper right sleeve. According to CTV News,
According to San Francisco Weekly, the popular and controversial A&E show, Duck Dynasty, has stamped its brand on a host of consumer items, from camouflage Segways to a family Christmas album, “Duck the Halls.” Recently, the Duck Dynasty brand has collaborated with the St. Helena-based Trinchero Family Estates on the Duck Commander wine series featuring
According to the Daily Mail, the Hells Angels have filed a trademark infringementsuit against Dillard’s and 8732 Apparel, accusing each of copying its logo. The Hells Angels, an international motorcycle club, owns four U.S. trademark registrations for its Death Head logo, a winged skull, which is used to signify membership. In its suit, the Angels’ allege
Global News is reporting that Canada Goose has filed a trademark infringement suit against Sears for allegedly selling knock-offs of its winter coats. In the suit, Canada Goose alleges that Sears Canada Inc. is passing off one of their parkas as a Canada Goose Inc. winter coat. “(Sears) is intentionally seeking to mislead consumers and potential consumers
Vermont-based Against The Grain Gourmet Foods has filed a lawsuit accusing California-based Against All Grain of trademark infringement. According to the Brattleboro Reformer, the suit was filed on October 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. In the suit, Against The Grain alleges that the California company’s use of the name Against
A new look has jumpstarted a trademark dispute between whiskey makers Jack Daniel’s and Popcorn Sutton’s, according to the Detroit Free Press. After Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey started out being sold in Mason jars, an acknowledgement of the fact that Popcorn Sutton’s gets its name from and carries on the tradition of famed Appalachian
According to a report on CNN.com, Harper Lee, the novelist who wrote “To Kill a Mockingbird,” is suing her hometown museum for trademark infringement. In the suit, the 87-year-old Lee alleges that the Alabama-based Monroe County Heritage Museum is unlawfully using her fame as well as her intellectual property for its own gain. “The museum seeks
TechCrunch is reporting that Pinterest has filed a trademark infringement suit against personal travel planning startup Pintrips. In addition to trademark infringement, Pinterest is suing Pintrips for trademark dilution, unfair competition and false designation of origin. “This action arises from Pintrips’ decision to adopt a social media brand that is confusingly similar to Pinterest’s, and its refusal
