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
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...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
One basis for opposing intent to use trademark applications is to show lack of a bona fide intent to use the mark at the time the application was filed. Defending against these claims requires documentation of actual intent to use the mark as claimed in the...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
If you share a name with a famous mark, you may be restricted in the use of your own name. It is especially important to refrain from creating associations with the well-recognized brand. Estates of the celebrity or iconic brand owner often litigate to preserve the...
by evansfox | Nov 3, 2014
Ahol Sniffs Glue, a graffiti artist, uses his public art to express his social activism message and counter-cultural criticism. His Ocean Grown graffiti mural is displayed on a public building in Miami. American Eagle launched an advertising campaign where the...
by evansfox | Nov 3, 2014
1. Will you have the ability to detect an infringement and enforce your patent rights? If not, trade secret protection might be considered as an alternative strategy. 2. Are there easily available alternative products or technologies that can perform the same...
