by evansfox | Dec 24, 2014
When celebrities receive awards or reach professional milestones, businesses often run congratulatory advertisements that both salute the celebrity and promote their brand. While those seem to be supporting the celebrity, celebrities have initiated legal action for...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
Whenever a business (or independent inventor) enters into any type of agreement concerning access to its proprietary, patented, patent pending, or trade secret technology, it is important that the agreement addresses potential improvements to your technology that may...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
New Balance sells popular sneakers with a large “N” as part of the sneaker “saddle” design. Karl Lagerfeld introduced a sneaker design with a large “K” in a similar location on its footwear. New Balance alleges his sneaker design dilutes its brand and is essentially...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
I’m not sure what I like better – reading T-shirts or funny cards. I’m the one laughing out loud so everyone wonders, “What could possibly be so funny?” As much as I love those great T-shirt designs and slogans, I can’t help these creative minds to protect their...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
Converse alleges its design is protectable trade dress, specifically its middle design and outsole design. The midsole design has a bumper and a toe cap plus an upper and/or lower strip. The outsole design is a distinctive diamond pattern. Converse’s lawsuits name...
