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Amazon Reportedly to Settle FyreTV Trademark Lawsuit

Amazon and FyreTV owner Wreal are reportedly finalizing a confidential settlement of the trademark infringement lawsuit that the adult streaming service originally brought against the online retail giant in 2014.

Christian Dior Sues Adult Performer for Trademark Infringement

French fashion powerhouse Christian Dior Couture has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against adult performer Gigi Dior.

FyreTV's Trademark Lawsuit Against Amazon's 'Fire TV' Moves Forward

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that a case against Amazon over its Fire TV product, brought by adult streaming company Wreal, which owns the “FyreTV” trademark, can move forward.

WIPO Rules in Favor of OnlyFans in Slew of Trademark Domain Cases

The holder of the OnlyFans trademark has recently won several intellectual property cases at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) against a number of sites allegedly engaging in infringement.

MojoHost Scores Another WIPO Trademark Infringement Victory

MojoHost scored another victory in its most recent trademark protection WIPO claim, where they alleged that a competing company “mojohost.tech” had registered multiple, confusingly similar domain names in bad faith.

MojoHost Scores WIPO Victory in Trademark Infringement Claim

MojoHost scored a victory in its most recent trademark protection WIPO claim, where they alleged that a competing company "Mojo Impact Web Services" had registered multiple, confusingly similar domain names in bad faith.

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Protecting Stage Names Via Trademark Amid a Tide of Indie Newcomers

Online adult entertainment is booming in these otherwise difficult times. Traffic and profits are up, as so many of us try to fill the days at home and away from each other. The new gold rush has also attracted a lot of new faces — and new names.

Lawrence G. Walters ·

MojoHost Files Trademark Lawsuit, WIPO Dispute Against MageMojo

MojoHost, a leading provider of hosting services, has filed a federal lawsuit against MageMojo, LLC in the United States Eastern District of Michigan Southern Division.

U.S. Supreme Court to Review 'Scandalous' Trademark Case

The Supreme Court agreed Friday to review a decision by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to deny trademark registration to the clothing line called Fuct.

Appellate Court Affirms Playboy's $19M Award in Trademark Case

An Illinois appellate court has affirmed Playboy Enterprises’ $19 million judgment and injunction against former energy drink brand licensees Play Beverages LLC and CirTran Beverage Corp.

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Trademark Protection for Goods vs. Services

In the rapidly evolving adult industry today, companies that have traditionally offered web services, such as XXX movies or cams, are now crossing over to offer pleasure products as well. Take a look, for example, at Pornhub, which is known for its tube site, and has now launched its own line of sex toys.

Maxine Lynn ·

Sportsheets: Amazon Now Recognizes Trademark for Restraint System

Sportsheets International Inc., which offers a rainbow of restraints, sexual positioning products and strap-on harness products, said that it has won its battle with Amazon.com Inc. over its trademark.

Sensuous Reports Triumph in China Trademark War

Sensuous has won back trademarks for two of its bestselling products after four “long” years, the Australian company reports.

Playboy Can't Register 'Centerfold' as Trademark for Online Services

Playboy Enterprises International Inc. can’t register the term “Centerfold” because of an existing “Swimsuit Centerfold” trademark for online services, according to a ruling made Friday by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.

Microsoft's LinkedIn Attempts to Stop U.K. Trademark for 'KinkedIn'

British pro domme LadybossUK has received notice from Microsoft lawyers filing to stop her move to trademark the name "KinkedIn." The burgeoning entrepreneur was attempting to claim the name for her new online BDSM community.

Ashley Manta Secures 'CannaSexual' Trademark

Ashley Manta has announced the securing of a United States trademark for the term “CannaSexual,” which the sex positive, cannabis friendly, sexuality educator created to combine the fields of cannabis and sexual health.

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Trademark Ruling a Victory for Adult Products, Services

In a 1971 case, Cohen v. California, the U.S. Supreme Court said “one man’s vulgarity is another’s lyric.”

Marc Randazza ·

StraightMen.com Opposes Attempt to Trademark 'Men.com'

OLB Media today said it will fight an attempt by MindGeek to trademark the term “Men.com” after receiving a copyright infringement claim from the adult entertainment conglomerate.

U.S. Supreme Court: Offensive Trademark Ban Is Unconstitutional

In a decision of particular interest to adult entertainment and sex toy and novelty brand holders, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that federal trademarks can be registered in most cases even if they are considered derogatory.

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Fraudulent Brazilian Trademark Registrations Running Rampant

Although you might not think often about protecting your trademark rights in Brazil, you need to — even if you don’t yet have a single Brazilian customer.

Marc J. Randazza ·