The shoe company moved closer to trademarking "SNKRS," the name of its smartphone app, after a victory at the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
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Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI and Meta for Copyright Infringement
Sarah Silverman and two novelists sued OpenAI and Meta in federal court on Friday, claiming the companies infringed the authors' copyrights when their works were used to train ChatGPT and LLaMA.
Jack Daniel’s Scores Supreme Court Win in Trademark Case
The famous Tennessee whiskey brand succeeded in reviving a lawsuit against humorous dog toys that allegedly infringed on its trademarks.
Amazon, Canon Pursue Litigation Against Counterfeiters
The online marketplace and the camera company allege that 29 accounts on the Amazon marketplace were selling counterfeit Canon products and thus infringing on Canon trademarks.
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amazon, Canon, consumer fraud, consumer law, federal court, intellectual property, lawsuit, trademark
Jack Daniel’s vs. Bad Spaniels: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Trademark Infringement Case
The U.S. Supreme Court considered a case involving a parody dog toy, "Bad Spaniels," and its alleged infringement of the Jack Daniel's trademark.
Super Bowl Commercial Leads to NFL Trademark Lawsuit
A Las Vegas law firm featured a Raiders defensive end in a commercial that aired during Super Bowl LVII, and a dispute has developed over whether it did enough to avoid trademark infringement.
Supreme Court to Hear Jack Daniel’s Case Involving Trademark and Free Speech Rights
On Monday, November 21, 2022, the United States Supreme Court granted a petition for a writ of certiorari in Jack Daniel's Properties, Inc. v. VIP Products LLC. The lawsuit seeks to clarify whether VIP's Jack Daniel's themed dog-toys are protected from trademark infringement claims due to VIP's First Amendment interest in using Jack Daniel's trademarks on the toys.
Paramount Pictures Sued Over “Top Gun: Maverick” Copyright Infringement
Paramount Pictures was sued on Monday, June 6, 2022, in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California, over the blockbuster movie "Top Gun: Maverick."
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Fox Sports Sued for United States Football League Trademark Infringement
On Monday, February 28, 2022, Fox Sports, Inc. was sued for trademark infringement by The Real USFL, LLC, in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California. The lawsuit claims that Fox Sports, Inc.'s United States Football League "is an unabashed counterfeit."
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Intellectual Property, Trademark Law
Coachella Music Festival Scores Victory in Trademark Infringement Claim
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order against an advertiser of a New Year's Eve outdoor music festival near the site of the famous Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. This prevents the event from being advertised under its current name, due to potential consumer confusion.
