In June 2022, the newly created Copyright Claims Board (“CCB”) began hearing cases. The claimant Angela Jarman filed an action against Paris Hilton’s company 11:11 Digital for $12,000 in damages for copyright infringement.
2022 marks the 100th birthday of Haribo Goldbears, the world’s first gummi bears. Haribo’s flagship product is available in more than 100 countries with 160 million Haribo gummi bears being shipped from its factories around the world every day!
In the heat of the summer, Dairy Queen loses enforcement battle over “Blizzard” trademark. Attorney Zachary Grant explores the icy lawsuit between the frozen dessert giant and an office supply company.
Many Las Vegas wedding chapels are “All Shook Up” about a demand letter from an Elvis Presley trademark owner. Attorney Zachary Grant examines the future of The King of Rock and Roll’s place as an officiant.
Apple loses its EU registration for the iconic THINK DIFFERENT trademark. Attorney Linda Callaghan unravels this cautionary tale in trademark law.
Amazon reported that over 3 million counterfeit products were seized in 2021. Find out how to protect your brand with attorney Art Hallman.
Winnie-the-Pooh is in the public domain, and the Hundred Acre Woods will never be the same. Michelle Visser explores the new adaptations of the famous bear; Barbara Mandell speaks to Insider about Kendall Jenner’s recent trademark dispute.
The rainbow flag waves high this month as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride. Learn about the origins and intellectual property of the colorful flag with attorney Kristyn Webb.
Take a moment to smell the flowers and learn about the world of plant patents with attorney Melissa Chapman; Michigan Business Law Journal features Maxwell Goss.
Did you know the inventor of the iconic Super Soaker toy is a nuclear engineer who worked for NASA? Learn more about Lonnie Johnson and his induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in this week’s Fish Bits newsletter.
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