3M is suing a NJ manufacturer who is selling counterfeit masks and attempting to sell the masks to NY's procurement office at nearly 6 times the price. The NJ manufacturer included 3M's marks on the communication, making it appear…lnkd.in/e6fRxCi lnkd.in/eBEXjiR

Last week, WWE wrestler Ric Flair lost an appeal at the TTAB to trademark his mark NATURE BOY in connection with clothing, beach towels, and cell phone cases. Flair popularized the nickname in the mid-1970s, but the mark was refuse…lnkd.in/eq2nJbZ lnkd.in/eYq4EwD

We reported on this case a few months ago. I’m glad that these two parties were able to come to an amicable settlement. I think it’s the absolute right move that the Rockford coffee company will be transitioning to a new logo and a…lnkd.in/eUDAGxM lnkd.in/eadd332

Do you remember "Tiger Beat"? I didn't realize the magazine was still in existence as clearly I'm no longer a part of their target audience. But, apparently, the now digital heartthrob fan magazine is being accused of copyright inf…lnkd.in/e4f22dv lnkd.in/eaQtnpt

Did you know that blueprints and architectural designs are protected under copyright law? Someone needs to send that memo to Billy Joel as apparently he wasn't aware either. The singer-songwriter is being sued for allegedly firing…lnkd.in/e96Ruy9 lnkd.in/e4v2Ewj

Yesterday, a unanimous SCOTUS held that willfulness is not required to award profits in a trademark infringement case. Especially now, when litigants need to enforce their marks but may be hesitant due to the high costs of litigati…lnkd.in/et84nQ5 lnkd.in/eW3m2jq

Today, we celebrate World IP Day, and I couldn't be more proud to make my living as an IP attorney, helping companies protect their trademarks and brands. This year's theme put innovation and IP rights front and center to create a…lnkd.in/ebUg4A3 lnkd.in/eW_VShP

We previously reported that 3M filed a trademark infringement suit against a NJ company selling counterfeit N95 masks at 6x their usual price and using the 3M trademarks implying a false affiliation among other causes of action. N…lnkd.in/eEUhhqV lnkd.in/eFWbQSQ

Late yesterday, the USPTO extended certain trademark deadlines to June 1, if the extension is related to illness or financial hardship due to COVID-19. You will recall last month, the office made a similar update. We have updated…lnkd.in/eXCAKju lnkd.in/e2Pv4SY

Rights of Publicity is not a federal issue, it is a state issue. For anyone who is familiar with Mattel’s litigation tactics this astronomer better be ready to go to the mattresses, because Mattel will likely not back down. They fo…lnkd.in/e3TXb-2 lnkd.in/eEmEvkz

Sounds can be trademarked. Think of the NBC chime. When you hear that sound, you know you are watching an NBC show. Now, Pitbull is the proud owner of a sound mark, his signature Grito: EEEEEEEYOOOOOO, and use of the sound in any w…lnkd.in/eZBwMW7 lnkd.in/exh6ppt

Last week, the TTAB ruled in favor of Nike and cancelled the mark JUST DRAW IT! for athletic apparel. The Board found Nike's JUST DO IT a famous trademark. Curious how and what that means? Click to read our latest blog post. #trad…lnkd.in/d-wusyH lnkd.in/d5gg9kH

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Luxury brands fight counterfeiters every day, but now, they have to worry about potential counterfeit threats from their own employees too? Crazy! Read my reaction to what Hermes just experienced: bit.ly/3dcRxVf #brandprotection #counterfeits

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