Lizzo Wins Trademark Case for “100% That Bitch”
In 2019, the rapper, singer, and flutist, Lizzo took the world by storm with her anthem “Truth Hurts.” While Lizzo…
Will the Eagles Soar over the Chiefs? As the Battle for Super Bowl LVII begins, Don’t Find Yourself Fighting Over the Use of the NFL’s Trademarks
Super Bowl LVII will feature the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs and NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles hosted for a third…
Does Andy Warhol’s “Prince Series” Infringe on a Photographer’s Work?
Andy Warhol is one of the world’s most well-known modern artists. From his Campbell’s Soup Cans to his Marilyn Diptych,…
Use of NFL Trademarks Now and During the Super Bowl
Super Bowl LVI will feature the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals meeting for the first time in a championship…
What’s In A Name? Maybe A Trademark Infringement.
Oops. This October, Mark Zuckerberg announced to great fanfare that social-media behemoth Facebook would be changing its name to Meta….
Johansson Sues Disney for Streaming Black Widow: A Cautionary Tale in Intellectual Property and Platforms
At the end of July, star of the new film Black Widow Scarlett Johansson sued Walt Disney Entertainment for breaching…
Supreme Court Holds That NCAA’S Non-Profit Status Does Not Allow It To Prevent Student Athletes From Seeking Compensation For Their Sports Performance Or Endorsements
In a major decision, by a unanimous 9-0 vote, the United States Supreme Court ruled recently that the NCAA’s non-profit…
The Tug of War over Words on the Trademark Battlefield
It is hardly breaking news when The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) turns away a trademark application that presents…
Dr. Seuss and Star Trek Mashup: Boldly Falling Short of Parody
Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss is a classic. A staple of children’s libraries and graduation gifts, many of…
What’s in a Name? Maybe a lot of Money for NCAA Athletes
For years the National Collegiate Association of Athletics has placed restrictions on student-athletes and how they can earn money. Schools…
