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Lamar Jackson is in a legal battle with Hall of Fame QB
A pair of eights are set to do battle off the gridiron over a trademark for their jersey number, court records show.
PlayStation police simulator violates 'NYPD' trademark
Since May 23, "Cop Officers: Police Simulator of NYPD City" has been available for $14.99 through the PlayStation Store.
Supreme Court dashes attorney's hopes of trademarking 'Trump too small'
Steve Elster had sought the trademark as a nod to a dig by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) during the 2016 Republican presidential primary that mocked the size of Donald Trump’s hands.
David Chang drops chili crisp trademark fight — apologizes after backlash
Momofuku sent seven cease-and-desist letters last month to mostly small businesses founded by Asian Americans who used one of two names for their products.
Judge rejects NYU Langone claim that Northwell Health stole its color purple
A federal judge rejected NYU Langone Medical Center's claims that rival Northwell Health ripped off its signature purple color scheme in advertising materials.
Angel Reese's 'Bayou Barbie' trademark application denied
The LSU star's request was initially denied in November with the 90-day appeal window to submit arguments to her case now having passed.
Taylor Swift trademarks 'TAYLOR-CON' to sell candles, kitchenware, hair accessories
Taylor Swift filed to trademark the term "TAYLOR-CON," hinting at plans to slap the term on a host of products, including candles, kitchenware, jewelry, towels, hair accessories and clothing. The...
Is this Tiger Woods' new lifestyle brand logo?
Tiger Woods appears ready to launch his own apparel brand.
Kanye West files for bizarre trademark inspired by his wife to sell biological cloning, plush toys
Kanye "Ye" West has filed paperwork for a bizarre trademark to launch product lines for everything from "biological cloning" and "computer hardware" to "plush toys," "moisturizers" and "wireless receivers in...
Why the original Mickey Mouse copyright is expiring on New Year's Day
Steamboat Willie, the 1928 version of Mickey Mouse, will now enter the public domain, despite Disney trying to save its copyright on the iconic character that started it all.
Elon Musk's X hit with trademark lawsuit from marketing agency
The case appears to be the first of what could be numerous trademark disputes with Musk's company over the letter "X," which is commonly used in tech branding.
East Village restaurant faces legal battle with Pornhub owners
Döner Haus was recently ordered to dispense of its white and yellow logo – because its too similar to Pornhub's, MindGeek claims.
Taco Bell wins 'Taco Tuesday' trademark dispute with rival Taco John's
"We’ve always prided ourselves on being the home of Taco Tuesday, but paying millions of dollars to lawyers to defend our mark just doesn't feel like the right thing to do," said...
Small family-run gardening business in trademark spat with fashion giant Louis Vuitton
A thriving British family business that makes hand-made gardening products has been taken to court by international fashion giant Louis Vuitton in a trademark spat.
Meghan, Harry hit with new blow over 'Archetypes' trademark after Spotify deal ends
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been dealt a fresh blow just days after the news that Spotify has parted ways with the exiled royals.
Supreme Court unanimously sides with Jack Daniel's, agrees poop-themed dog toy violates trademarks
The toy is “taking advantage of Jack Daniel’s hard-earned goodwill.”
Washington Commanders may end up changing team’s name - again
According to trademark attorney Josh Gerben on Twitter, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has denied the trademark application for the name “Commanders.”
Taco Bell fighting to free 'Taco Tuesday' trademark from Wyoming restaurant
“Taco Bell believes ‘Taco Tuesday’ is critical to everyone’s Tuesday. To deprive anyone of saying ‘Taco Tuesday’ — be it Taco Bell or anyone who provides tacos to the world...
Ryan Reynolds trademarks Wrexham name to build brand globally
The "Deadpool" actor trademarked certain names and phrases associated with his soccer club Wrexham AFC, online records show.
Adidas retracts opposition to Black Lives Matter three-stripe design
A source close to the company said the rapid about-turn was triggered by concern that people could misinterpret Adidas' trademark objection as criticism of Black Lives Matter's mission.