Really, Trolls-R-Us? Seriously, I stumbled upon the above web site last evening (without using this online tool), doing some research for a future blog post on trolls, and it really left me with just one question. No need to dwell on such mundane topics as likelihood of confusion, dilution, or even fair use defenses, instead, I was left wondering, just how many… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Fame
Shot in the Dark – the PPK Design Trademark
Posted in Advertising, Counterfeits, Famous Marks, Goodwill, Marketing, Non-Traditional Trademarks, Product Configurations, Sight, Television, Trademarks, TTAB—Karen Brennan, Winthrop & Weinstine I found Fig. 1 (from what I am sure was a very valuable patent, although I could not locate it) to be very fitting for this post. After three and half years, four Office Actions, a Petition to the Director and finally an appeal, our client’s product configuration mark for the… Continue Reading
No Genius Required
Posted in TrademarksAs an opening note, I am able to write about more than being a new mom, but it does bring up previously unexplored and interesting topics. Today: Baby Einstein. While I am sure most mothers agree that television is not the best thing for an infant, given the success of the Baby Einstein videos, it seems… Continue Reading
Give Me Liberty, Or An Incredible Allegation of Fame and Trademark Dilution
Posted in Dilution, Famous Marks, Infringement, Law Suits, TrademarksThree guesses as to who just filed a federal trademark infringement action in Minnesota — one that also alleges "dilution" of a "famous" mark beginning with the word LIBERTY.
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Steve Baird
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Dan Kelly
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