Remove 2022 Remove Advertising Remove Branding Remove Non-Fungible Tokens
article thumbnail

Top Trademark Trends of 2022

Erik K Pelton

Here are the biggest trademark stories of 2022 that we have been following at EMP&A. The application was initially approved and published for opposition in June 2022. Besides Mariah, there were many other celebrity trademark stories this year, as more an more celebrities launch more and more brands. © 2022 Erik M.

Trademark 130
article thumbnail

Trademarks and the Metaverse: Imaginary Rights or Real Wrongs?

SpicyIP

Though it is not easy to find a comprehensive list of all such trademarks in India (the website of the Indian TMR is so yesterday), recently advertised trademarks throw light on such activity. Feb 25, 2022. March 4, 2022. Feb 22, 2022. Some examples under class 9 include: S.No. Application date. Description (shortened).

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Brand NFT Advertising Basics, or One for All of Us Who Wanted a Pony Growing Up, Who Don’t Quite Get the NFT Buzz, and Who Really, Really Need a Vacation

LexBlog IP

NFTs (non-fungible tokens, not thoroughbreds) were not a disappointment but instead were all the rage for holiday giving this year, including offerings from brands such as Adidas and Balmain x Barbie. But if your clients are launching NFTs for sale in 2022, making clear to consumers what they are buying is key.

article thumbnail

Trademark Law Moves Online: “MetaBirkin” Updates

IPilogue

Now make it digital, cover it in fur and sell it as a non-fungible token (NFT) called “MetaBirkin” for at least 3.8 January 14 th , 2022 – Hermès files a complaint. February 9 th , 2022 – Rothschild files motion to dismiss the action. May 18 th , 2022 – Judge Radkoff denies Rothschild’s motion to dismiss.

article thumbnail

What legal lines can’t NFTs cross? The Nike v StockX lawsuit may provide answers

IPilogue

On February 3 rd 2022 Nike Inc. Nike alleges that StockX is selling unauthorized non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”) of Nike sneakers. Nike claimed trademark dilution, pointing to StockX’s heavy use of trademarks in attracting consumers familiar with the Nike brand. StockX Vault NFTs. Recent Developments.

article thumbnail

Ten things to know about NFTs

The IPKat

There has obviously been a considerable amount of excitement around non-fungible tokens (NFTs) over the last few years and some interesting developments in the last few months. Recently, I spoke in the PRS London Members' Day panel about NFTs, alongside Cliff Fluet (Lewis Silkin) and Mike Walsh (Serenade).

article thumbnail

It’s Not a Bag, it’s a MetaBirkin!

IPilogue

On January 14, 2022, Hermès filed a trademark infringement and dilution lawsuit against Mason Rothschild, the designer of MetaBirkin Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), a collection of 100 fur-covered Birkin-shaped bags, which launched in December 2021 on the NFT exchange platform OpenSea. . Hermès’ Action.