Trademark Infringement

Lady Gaga, as I have discussed on this blog, is one artist who goes full court press in enforcing her legal rights. Today, news media reports she prevailed in a hearing in London’s high court seeking an injunction against a [...]

Who would have tonk it that there would be a time where clothing labels would beg and pay  celebrities “substantial” amount of money to not wear their designs. That is exactly what we have in this case where Abercrombie & [...]

I attended the seminar “The Ins And Outs of Clearances . . . Celebrities And More” at the recently concluded 2011 Licensing International Expo. The seminar sought to address the important issues to consider when using a celebrity’s name, image, [...]

“Let sleeping dogs lie.” If you will pick a battle, study your opponent and be sure you know what you are about to get into. Also, never underestimate the opposition and do be over-prepared when you go to legal war. [...]

So, you are busy minding your business i.e. running your fashion and entertainment enterprise when you receive a letter from a very popular musician called Ke$ha. She says the “swag” watches you sell of which you aptly named “TikTok” is infringing [...]

Fame Appeal reports “Christian Louboutin recently filed suit [i]n federal court in Manhattan against Yves Saint Laurent over their use of red soled heels. Louboutin claims Yves Saint Laurent is selling shoes with red soles that are “virtually identical” to [...]

Trademark infringement is all over the news this week. Media powerhouse CNN sues Haiti Broadcaster for Using ‘HLN’ Trademark. Like what’s really good? What’s the beef? The magic word “likelihood of confusion!” Yes! You’ve seen this before. See Exhibit 1, [...]

Duck for cover people. It’s legal war zones and we take no prisoners while we are at it, at least if you are MGA Inc., the owners of Bratz. Remember I covered this case when I followed up with law [...]

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