Three Fishman Stewart partners earn repeat recognition as IP Stars for 2026

Fishman Stewart is pleased to announce that three firm partners have been named IP Stars for 2026 by Managing IP. In addition to the individual recognitions, the firm earned a repeat recognition as Highly Recommended in the area of Trademarks.
WNBA Comebacks, Celebrity Claims, and a Trademark Plot Twist?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 12

Women’s sports are having a moment, and not a small one. And right alongside that rise: the business of women’s sports is heating up, including some surprisingly dramatic trademark battles.
Flippers Up!
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 26, Issue 8

Last week, PEI Licensing, LLC., the owner of the ORIGINAL PENGUIN brand (also known simply as PENGUIN) sued Pudgy Penguins Inc. in federal court in Florida over their respective penguin trademarks.
Beyond the Label: Protecting Consumer Trust in a Compounded World
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 25, Issue 18

With semaglutide (Ozempic) on the national drug shortage list, Novo Nordisk relied heavily on the trademark laws for its intellectual property enforcement efforts.
UPDATE: The Beige Battle Ends in a Whimper, Not a Verdict
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 12

In our previous FishTank article “The Great Beige-Off: Influencer Sues for ‘Vibe’ Infringement,” we reported on Sydney Nicole Gifford’s lawsuit against fellow influencer Alyssa Sheil over allegations of copyright infringement involving neutral-toned social media content.
John Wick to Jane Wick: “Yeah, I’m Thinking I’m Back.”
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 5

Like the titles of single creative works, character names do not generate trademark rights unless used for a series of creative works (meaning two or more). A year ago, Jane Wick, LLC filed a trademark application for the mark JANE WICK in logo format.
ATLIENS vs. ATLiens, Let Me Hear You Say “O-Nay-Yer”
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 22

Last month, Outkast filed suit against ATLiens Touring, seeking an injunction against ATLiens Touring’s continued use of ATLiens and seeking damages.
Eight firm attorneys receive Leading Lawyers recognition in 2024

Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been recognized by Leading Lawyers this year.
In a league of their own: Fishman Stewart announces its 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers and Rising Star

Fishman Stewart PLLC announced that a string of firm attorneys has received repeat recognition for legal excellence by Super Lawyers.
Four firm partners shine as 2024 IP Stars: The leading practitioners in IP

Ranked by Managing IP as leaders in their firm and jurisdictions, intellectual property law firm Fishman Stewart PLLC is pleased to announce that four firm attorneys have been named 2024 IP Stars.