by evansfox | Jan 25, 2018
An application for “I ‘ celand” filed by Cosmica Cia. Ltda., an Ecuadorian company seeking to register the name for a line of vodka was opposed by the nation of Iceland on the basis that “The word ‘I ‘ celand’ denotes someone...
by evansfox | Jan 18, 2018
It amazes me how brazen some companies can be when it comes to trademark infringement. Even if it was a mistake by the marketing department, the Target case signals a complete lack of corporate training on trademark issues and a complete lack of review by senior...
by evansfox | Nov 17, 2017
Glencairn filed a trademark infringement suit in against Plamazonx LLC, claiming Plamazonx’ sales of whiskey tasting glasses sold as “Del Rey Glassware Whiskey glass for Nosing and Sipping” infringe Glencairn’s trademark-protected and trade dress-protected “Official...
by evansfox | Apr 26, 2017
You may be doing some spring cleaning at home or in your yard as the winter seasons fades away. Now that tax season is over, it is a great time to to do some spring cleaning at your business. One project that can pack a big punch in your business is a regular program...
by evansfox | Apr 24, 2017
“Reserve” is a common term used in the hospitality industry by hotels and restaurants. Common terms are difficult to register as trademarks if they have a connection in the mind of the consumer to the product or service. In that situation, they take on a descriptive...
