Escobar, Inc. Suing Netflix for Trademark Infringement
The popular Netflix series Narcos details the life of the notorious Columbian drug lord Pablo Escobar and the Escobar family is not happy about it. Pablo Escobar’s brother, head of hitmen and former…
Redskins Trademark Dispute Ended after Supreme Court Ruling
The ruling from the United States Supreme Court in Matal v. Tam involving the disparagement clause of the Lanham Act has already affected other pending cases. The unanimous ruling by the Supreme…
Gronkowski Sued by Nike over “Spikeman” Logo
Most of those familiar with the National Football League (NFL) are also familiar with the winners of the 2017 Super Bowl, the New England Patriots. One of the most outspoken and recognizable players…
Patent of the Week: John Deere Farm Equipment and Machinery
Suiter Swantz IP takes a look back at past inventions and inventors with our Patent of the Week. Now that fall is upon us and harvest is in full swing tractors and other farm machinery can be…
Taco Tuesday Trademark
There are a lot of monikers for the different days of the week; Manic Monday, Thirsty Thursday, and Sunday Funday®. One popular moniker used on Tuesdays is Taco Tuesday®. Tuesdays are typically a…
Has the Term Google Become Generic?
What do escalators, aspirin, thermos, and videotape have in common? They were once trademarked but lost their legally protected status because they became too generic. Fortunately, for Google, their…
“Welcome to the Hotel California”?
The Eagles, a rock band known for their many award-winning songs and albums, have filed a trademark lawsuit in the U.S. District Court, Central District of California against a hotel in Mexico. The…
Nestle Loses Appeal to Trademark KitKat Bar's Shape
Candy bar maker Nestlé has recently lost an appeal to gain trademark protection for the shape of their famous KitKat bar. In many cases, a particular shape can illicit the thought of an associated…
Intellectual Property Symbols and Their Uses
Have you ever come across intellectual property symbols such as ®, TM, SM, ©, ℗ and wondered what they meant? These symbols are used to denote various types of intellectual property (IP) protection.…
"Charging Bull" takes on "Fearless Girl"
When walking down the street in the Wall Street district of New York City, it is difficult to miss the famous “Charging Bull” statue. The giant, three-and-a-half-ton, 11-foot bronze statue has been a…
Kylie Minogue Wins Trademark Suit Against Kylie Jenner
A name is a powerful thing, especially in the entertainment industry. Australian singer-songwriter Kylie Minogue knows first-hand how important a name can be, particularly when someone with your name…
The Big Ten Sues Self-Help Co. for TM Infringement
It’s March, the time for college basketball enthusiasts to revel in the NCAA Men’s Basketball March Madness®, and as many of these enthusiasts know, the madness can happen on and off the court. In…