Trademark Law
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Trademark Registration Guidelines for Goods and Services Related to Hemp
by Hovey Williams June 11, 2019While avoiding guidance on cannabis-related trademarks, a few weeks ago, the USPTO issued guidelines to clarify its position …
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Iron Maiden screams trademark infringement over video game
by Hovey Williams June 11, 2019For many, being portrayed in a video game would be the ultimate sign of “making it.” But if you have enjoyed …
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AAA Battles GM in Court over GIG
by Hovey Williams April 26, 2019General Motors (GM) and the American Automobile Association (AAA) usually are not at odds. However, the two organizations … trademark law
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The Brand Is the Band
by Hovey Williams April 25, 2019These days artists and bands, old and new, can make good money licensing their music to ads, movies, and video games. But the … trademark law
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NCAA puts full-court press on unauthorized use of Final Four trademarks
by Hovey Williams April 3, 2019If you’re planning a Final Four viewing party, you may want to refer to the event on your invitations as the “College Hoops …
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Trademark rights in the iconic Chuck Taylor sneakers
by Hovey Williams March 5, 2019Few, if any, shoe brands are more iconic than the Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High Top sneaker. Named after a basketball …
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Women inventors still all too rare
by Hovey Williams February 20, 2019The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently released a report entitled “Progress and Potential: A profile … trademark law
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Is it difficult to (“chung chung”) trademark a sound?
by Hovey Williams February 20, 2019We are all familiar with these distinctive sounds and phrases: The whistled tune of “Sweet Georgia …
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Mold-A-Rama puts its stamp on trademark infringement
by Hovey Williams January 29, 2019Many will fondly recall the glass-topped Mold-A-Rama machines found at museums, zoos and arcades. These machines inject … trademark law
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