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Natty Light Proves Even Bad Products Need Trademark Protection
When most people think of valuable brands, they think of high-end products like Apple and Porsche. Purveyors of lower-end products may think that their brands have little value and do not warrant federal trademark protection...
Redskins Trademark Registrations Cancelled...but Why?
Kevin has given us a play-by-play on the developments of the cancellation proceeding before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB") involving Washington Redskins trademarks. Nearly a week has passed and it remains a hot...
Trademark Week in Review: June 20, 2014
Happy Birthday to Trademarkology's Bill Ferrell! Here's your weekly roundup of stories in the world of trademarks: Mari-Elise addressed the genericism of Pilates. The birthday boy revealed his crush on TUMI luggage. Randy took a...
Nashville's Calypso Cafe Serves Up Trademark Lessons to Start-Up Companies
One of my favorite fast casual restaurants in Nashville - Calypso Cafe - recently moved from its original location near Vanderbilt University to a larger space a few miles away. It was a victim of...
Washington Redskins Trademarks Cancelled as Disparaging
A few weeks ago, we predicted that a Federal Circuit ruling affirming a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ("TTAB") regarding disparagement may impact the trademarks registered for the Washington Redskins. Earlier today...
IKEA: Self-Assembly Trademark Bully?
Anyone that has assembled a piece of IKEA furniture has probably called the company a few names. I know I have. Now, some people are calling IKEA by another name - trademark bully. Recently, Bill...
Brands We Love: TUMI Luggage
Here at Trademarkology, we value diversity. Each Trademarkologist brings a different perspective and set of skills to the table, honed from varied backgrounds, life experiences, and interests. We believe that fostering and valuing these diverse...
Pilates: A Deep Stretch of Trademark Law
Well, I'm back. As you may recall, I just spent the week in beautiful sunny Puetro Morales, Mexico at a Bikram yoga retreat. No tv and shoddy internet resulted in lots of shadow puppets, but...