Trademark
Sex Toy Maker Can't Trademark 'Skittles' Line
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office last month terminated a trademark application made by U.K.-based CMG Leisure Ltd. over its "Skittles" line of sex toys.
Penthouse, W. Hollywood Nightclub Settle Trademark Suit
Penthouse Global Media and the owners of the legendary Factory Nightclub in West Hollywood have quietly settled a trademark infringement suit that claimed the sprawling club poached the “Penthouse” mark for various events.
Playboy Awarded $7M in Case Alleging Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting
An Illinois jury has awarded $7 million to Playboy Enterprises in a breach-of-contract suit that alleged two beverage distributors failed to pay royalties for the Playboy Energy Drink they distributed.
The Stockroom Countersues Sportsheets in Trademark Battle
Two of the top bondage manufacturers and retailers in the sex toy and novelty industry are in a legal war over words.
Trademark Appeals Case Ends With New Standard in 5th Circuit
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals today handed another victory to industry attorney D. Gill Sperlein and a client involved in the defense of a trademark infringement claim filed by a so-called AIDS denialist (the plantiff believes HIV does not cause AIDS).
Court Asked to Order USPTO to Comply With Trademark Ruling
The Slants, the band that won a key decision striking down a ban on “disparaging” trademark registrations, asked an appeals court today to force the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office to comply with the ruling.
FALA Sides With Redskins in Trademark Case
The First Amendment Lawyers Association has filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to reverse the cancellation of the Washington Redskin’s trademarks.
Pipedream Named in Redskins Trademark Case
The Washington Redskins’ latest court filing was recently published online with Pipedream brand names cited.
Brand News: How to Lose a Company's Trademark
Earlier this year, in a case of first impression before the Federal Circuit, the court directly addressed “whether the offering of a service, without the actual provision of a service, is sufficient to constitute use in commerce under Lanham Act § 45, 15 U.S.C. § 1127.” The court said no.
Federal Circuit to Rehear Key Trademark Case
The Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit will soon hear oral arguments in a case that could possibly change the outcome of trademark registrations for companies that seek approval for “immoral and scandalous” marks.
Playboy Seeks to Cancel Company’s ‘Femlin’ Trademark
Playboy Enterprises International has asked a federal appeals panel to cancel the trademark registration for a Texas company that had plans to exploit the name “Femlin” in perfumes, cosmetics and clothing.
LFP Trademark Battle Brewing Over ‘Hop Hustler’
A popular microbrewery known for its traditional ales in the Carolinas has butted its head with LFP Inc., the famous adult entertainment brand.
Trademark Holders Now Can Register .porn, .adult Names
ICM Registry, the operator of the .xxx top-level domain, today opened up new .porn and .adult registrations to trademark holders who are registered in the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH).
PornTube.com Awarded $4.5M in Trademark Infringement Case
PornTube.com's parent operator, Cyprus-based Tenza Trading, has been awarded $4.5 million in damages in a trademark infringement and unfair competition suit against Calista Enterprises Ltd. and its operator, Alexander Zhukov.
Amazon to Get Experts' Identities in Fyre TV Trademark Battle
Amazon Inc. has a right to know the identity of non-testifying experts in Fyre TV's trademark battle over the use of the name Fire TV, according to a ruling this week.
LFP Seeks to Toss 'Humble Hustler' Trademark Application
LFP Inc. has filed a motion for default judgment with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office trial and appeal board against the operator behind HumbleHustler.com, who sells "lifestyle and attitude" apparel for men and women on the site's online storefront and had sought a trademark for the brand.
Calvista Acquires Swiss Navy Trademark for Australia
Calvista today announced the acquisition of the Swiss Navy trademark for Australia from M.D. Science Lab LLC.
FyreTV's Trademark Suit Over Amazon's Fire TV Continues
Amazon Inc. rolled out its new set-top box Fire TV today despite that it continues to face a lawsuit waged by adult entertainment company FyreTV over charges it allegedly appropriated its trade name.
Electric EEL Issues Statement Regarding Trademark Suit
Electric EEL is addressing recent the trademark infringement suit filed against the company by Pipedream Products over the use of the “bachelorette party favors” mark.
Loss of Pinterest Trademark in the E.U. Holds Lessons for Adult Companies
Everyone has heard of Pinterest, right? Well who do you think owns the trademark to "Pinterest”? The answer depends upon which country you're in, and it might surprise you.