The case captioned Purdue University v. Vintage Brand, LLC is an example of one of the most recent battles in the trademark war between institutions of higher learning and online retailers. In the case at issue, Purdue University alleged that Vintage Brand violated trademark law by selling and manufacturing certain goods (e.g., T-shirts) containing Purdue […]
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The proverbial battle of David versus Goliath is currently unfolding in United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The Cookie Department, Inc. (“Cookie Department”), a California cookie maker, is embroiled in trademark litigation with sweets superpower, The Hershey Company (“Hershey Co.”). Both allege that the other has engaged in trademark infringement. The
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On August 3, 2021, Tru Kids Inc., doing business as Toys R Us (“Toys R Us” or “Plaintiff”), filed a complaint against Real Investment, LLC, doing business as Toys & Beyond (“Toys & Beyond” or “Defendant”), for trademark infringement, dilution, and unfair competition. Toys R Us is the owner of many famous trademarks that are
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On February 1, 2021, Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (“PWLS”) and Pop Warner Authentic, Inc. (“PWA”) (collectively, “Pop Warner”) filed a complaint for trademark infringement against Hanesbrands, Inc. (“Hanes”) in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. Pop Warner is seeking injunctive relief and damages stemming from these infringement allegations. Given
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On January 2, 2020, the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (“Goodyear”) and the Illinois-based punk rock band, The Pimps, a/k/a The Good Year Pimps (“The Pimps”), entered into a settlement agreement to resolve allegations that The Pimps: (1) had breached a previous settlement agreement entered into between the parties; (2) were infringing on Goodyear’s trademark
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September 11, 2018 Two weeks ago, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) denied a petition for cancellation in a trademark dispute involving the company formerly known as Ask Jeeves, refusing to cancel the trademark application of a smaller company that applied to register “ASKBOT” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”). The
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November 4, 2014 In June, 2014, the Hershey Company (“Hershey”) brought a trademark infringement action against Colorado-based TinctureBelle, LLC. Hershey alleged that TinctureBelle infringed on numerous registered trademarks in the naming, packaging and marketing of its chocolate and confectionery products containing marijuana. TinctureBelle appeared in the action, but never filed an answer. Instead, after months
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