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Trademark lawyers are often asked: “What’s the difference between a trademark and a service mark?” In general, a trademark refers to a brand name used in connection with goods, while a service mark is one that is used in...more
The Ninth Circuit issued two opinions in BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Coast Agriculture, Inc. finding judicial power over pending trademark applications and an exception shielding trademark registrations for marks used...more
The 2010s were a heyday for bridal fashion. TLC’s “Say Yes to the Dress” reality series captivated viewers watching brides navigate family opinions and emotions while shopping for “the dress” at Kleinfeld’s Bridal in New York...more
Thank you for reading the February 2024 issue of Sterne Kessler's MarkIt to Market® newsletter. This month, we discuss the advertising rights of luxury resellers and important updates to the Warner Chappell Music v. Nealy...more
It is well established that under the First Sale Doctrine luxury resellers have the right to resell genuine, pre-owned goods, and advertise them as such. But does the doctrine give merchants carte blanche in advertising...more
If someone is hurting you or your business, one option is to send a cease-and-desist letter (also known as a “demand letter”). What is it, and what are the grounds for a cease and desist letter? This letter informs the...more
Ex-Reality Star Sues To Protect His Likeness Against AI - ‘Big Brother’ runner-up’s fame may be in doubt, but his case has legs - New Contender - Let’s turn our attention to Kyland Young v. NeoCortext, Inc., an...more
Trademark law was developed to help protect a seller’s “brand” in connection with the marketing and labeling of products for sale to avoid “consumer confusion.” One rarely litigated aspect of trademark law is that the use of...more
The Metaverse is a term used with increasing frequency in a broad array of industries including video game systems, social media platforms, and even healthcare. The Metaverse is a virtual environment whose digital attributes...more
Intellectual property rights can get muddled in the “real world” and with the advent of virtual worlds, such as the Metaverse, this will only further complicate matters for brand owners who will now have to monitor and...more
Battle of Goodwill - Garnish & Gather LLC is a meal delivery kit service offered to customers in Atlanta, Georgia, since 2013. In connection with its delivery service and its locally sourced produce, G&G registered the...more
What do UPS and TAPATIO hot sauce have in common? Based on recent California Court filings, both companies are serious about protecting their trademarks from infringement by entities in the cannabis space. In 2019, both...more
A trademark case to keep an eye on this year is Girl Scouts of the USA v. Boy Scouts of America, case no. 1:18-cv-10287, which was filed last November in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York...more