IPNews® – On October 7th, 2021, over 37 years after the release of the film Gremlins — and just weeks before Halloween — alleged misuse of the monster’s name has resulted in a trademark dispute before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).
In a trademark opposition, Warner Bros. claims that a likelihood of confusion would occur if Tiny Gremlin LLC received a trademark registration for the Gremlins term. The filing additionally states that dilution by blurring would likely occur if the USPTO grants rights to the applicant. To continue reading, click: Just Weeks Before Halloween, The Gremlins Are In Trademark Court