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Concept Of Trademark Bullying: Forceful Enforcement Of Trademark Rights In The Name Of Protection

IP and Legal Filings

The modus operandi of bullying and legal threats which are baseless by large entities gets initiated by serving a cease and desist notice which contains threats of instituting a trademark infringement suit. Conclusion In the world of trademark owners Trademark bullying is a persistent issue.

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Four Thoughts Before Bringing a Trademark Infringement Lawsuit

Traverse Legal Blog

Once you have determined that your trademark is likely being infringed, there are a few different enforcement options you can pursue. A cease and desist letter is typically the most cost-effective option, but in some cases a particularly egregious or blatant instance of trademark infringement can call for initiating a lawsuit.

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The NFL, the Raiders, and A Law Firm: A Tale of Two Colors

The IP Law Blog

The law firm claims it has been using a black and silver color scheme to promote its services since its inception in 2012. The Dimopoulos Law Firm alleges that the NFL’s cease-and-desist letter is unfounded. However, the NFL could have protectable IP in its color scheme, but that remains to be seen.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

Understanding the extent of a company’s IP holdings usually starts with what’s known to the company, such as all registered copyrights, trademarks, or patents, domestic and foreign. For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media.

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It’s Not a Bag, it’s a MetaBirkin!

IPilogue

On December 16th, 2021, Hermès sent a cease-and-desist letter to both OpenSea and Rothschild, notifying them of the “blatant violation of intellectual property.” Trademark Protection in the Metaverse . While trademark law has well been established for luxury fashion, the metaverse complicates existing law.

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Supreme Court to Hear Jack Daniel’s Dog Toy Dogfight

The IP Law Blog

The dispute dates back to 2014 when Jack Daniel’s sent a series of cease and desist letters to the toy company. In 2018 a district court judge ruled that the toy infringed Jack Daniel’s trademarks. The dog toy made by VIP Products LLC parodies Jack Daniel’s famous bottle, replacing “Old No. 2 On Your Tennessee Carpet.”.

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Let the Chips Fall Where They May: Hershey Sues Californian Cookie Maker

IPilogue

Writer, IP Innovation Clinic Fellow,?and Hall Law School. . One Brands sold a product labelled “Tough Cookies Only” which Cookie Department argued infringed on its “Tough Cookie” trademark. In response, on August 28, Hershey sent a cease-and-desist order on its Kisses trademark, which led to the September 28 lawsuit.