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DarrowEverett LLP

Super Hero No More: How Marvel and DC Lost Their Trademark on a Genre

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I distinctly remember purchasing the Superman/Spiderman team-up when it came out in 1981. It was an oversized comic book, with heavier than usual pages and a vibrant color scheme, and that made it perfect for laying it out on...more

Erise IP

What’s Trending in Trademarks, April 2024: Chile/Chili Crunch, Jelly Roll, and Seltzer Sales

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Every month, Erise’s trademark attorneys review the latest developments at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, in the courts, and across the corporate world to bring you the stories that you should know about: David...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Don’t Be Descriptive, Be Creative!

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There once was a company named Zotz, Which created toys for tots, Let’s use “Robotoy,” Zotz declares, File at once, Lawyer Zares, Months later, Zotz is dejected, Too descriptive, trademark rejected. First published in...more

International Lawyers Network

A David And Goliath Style UGG Boot Dispute

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Just over five years after the California-based retail giant Deckers Outdoor Corp. (Deckers) filed a lawsuit against Sydney-based footwear company, Australian Leather Pty Ltd (Australian Leather) for trademark infringement,...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

UGG, Is it Finally Over?

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A long-running battle between Deckers Outdoor Corp., the makers of UGG boots, and Australian Leather PTY Ltd. may finally be over after a May 7 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The battle...more

Weintraub Tobin

The Briefing by the IP Law Blog: SPIN Trademark Has Peloton Wrapped Around the Axel

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Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss the case where Peloton petitions to establish that SPIN and SPINNING are now generic terms against #MadDogg?'s trademark. Read the blog: http://bit.ly/2OmGtgv?. Listen to the podcast:...more

Maynard Nexsen

Your Most Valuable Business Assets Should Be Vigorously Protected

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I’m not telling you anything you don’t know but now more than ever, having clear and distinctive branding is so critical in such a hyper distracted marketplace. Your brand helps elevate your company above the noise and sets...more

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