As athletes chase Olympic glory, the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”) is fighting a different battle, one over public perception and trademark law.
When the Oakland Athletics announced plans to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028, many fans were excited. But the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently threw a curveball by refusing the team’s trademark applications for “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas Athletics.”
Read about a haunting trademark co-ownership arrangement gone frighteningly wrong.
Early this year, an Austrian property developer filed claims that several of the trademarks connected to the James Bond franchise have not been used as required to maintain trademark protections in these jurisdictions.
In February, Nike and Skims announced that they will be working together on a new brand, NikeSkims. The co-brand will create a new line of training apparel, footwear, and accessories specifically designed to meet the unique needs of women athletes.
Intellectual property specialty law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC continues to bolster its patent, trademark and IP consulting practices in the sciences with the addition of Julie Staple, Ph.D., who joins the firm as a partner, and Benjamin Becker, associate attorney.