Tomorrow Never Dies, but 007’s Trademarks in Europe Might
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 17
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.
True Blue: The Monopolization Of Color And Why Using Another Brand’s Color Could Paint You Into A Legal Corner
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 11
As the story goes, Klein was so taken with the indescribable blue of the sky over the Mediterranean in Nice, France, that he dedicated his artistic talent developing a blue that would imbue the canvas with this color in its purest form.
Meghan (Markle) AKA the Duchess of Sussex goes from TV “Suits” to real life legal drama
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 10
Despite her pseudo-legal background in Suits, Meghan has been running into one issue after another in her efforts to register the trademark and logo for her new lifestyle company, for now, called “AS EVER”.
Don’t Stagnate, Collaborate: NikeSkims and The Importance of Brand Collaborations
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 9
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.
Innovation vs. Imitation: L.A.B. Golf’s Challenge Against Legacy Brands
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 7
L.A.B. Golf aims to protect its innovations, and therefore its market position, owning three patents for its zero-torque design. The question now is whether L.A.B. Golf can withstand the wave of copycat designs.
WHAT’S WHO’S IN A NAME?
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 25, Issue 6
Our latest article tackles three common trademark questions:
1. Can I trademark my own name?
2. Can I trademark the name of a fictional character?
3. Can I trademark the name of a U.S. president or British royal?
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.
A White Out: Holiday Cheer for Collegiate Sports Licensing
Fish Tank: Newsletter Volume 24, Issue 29
This holiday season, many will hope it’s a white out, a classic white Christmas, as they unwrap gifts of licensed collegiate apparel. While thanking the givers of those gifts is probably the right thing to do, I’d say thank the White Out.
Will you add MetaBirkin to your holiday wish list?
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 21
In 2021, artist Mason Rothschild created a series of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) that depict fuzzy handbags called “MetaBirkins” which he offered for sale on the NFT marketplace OpenSea. In 2022, the French luxury brand Hermès, known for its “Birkin” handbags, filed a lawsuit for trademark infringement and other claims against Rothschild.
Who Ya Gonna Call? Ghostbusters Win Infringement Lawsuit
FishBits: Mini Article Volume 24, Issue 18
Watching scary movies is a time-honored Halloween tradition, and one of the greatest movies to watch this time of year is “Ghostbusters” which premiered in 1984.