Band Name Ownership: Lessons from the Split Decision Trademark Dispute
In the world of music, the stage isn’t the only place where drama unfolds. Legal battles over band names can…
Carrie Ward
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…
Carrie Ward
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…
Carrie Ward
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…
Carrie Ward
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…
Carrie Ward
What’s In a Name? The Lady A Trademark Saga Continues
The name battle continues between the country group formerly known as Lady Antebellum and Seattle artist, Anita White, who goes by…