On February 22, Hamilton: An American Musical producer Jeffrey Seller announced that Hamilton Uptown, the musical’s production company, settled a trademark and copyright infringement suit with online retail platforms SunFrog and GearLaunch. Hamilton Uptown and Creative Goods … [Read more...] about Counterfeit Hamilton Merch Takes Final Bow
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What’s in a hangtag? that which we call Coach
According to the The Fashion Law, Coach filed an action in a Manhattan federal court in February 2017 against various defendants for creating and distributing products that allegedly infringe upon its intellectual property. Interestingly, and rather unusually, Coach is not only … [Read more...] about What’s in a hangtag? that which we call Coach
One for the Little Guy! Community Church Defeats Adidas in Trademark Dispute
As reported by The Fashion Law, Adidas has been trying to register “Adizero,” the name of a line of sneakers, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) since 2009. Unfortunately for Adidas, the Chicago-based Christian Faith and Fellowship Church had already trademarked … [Read more...] about One for the Little Guy! Community Church Defeats Adidas in Trademark Dispute
Company Attempts to Topple “House of Cards” with Trademark Lawsuit
Popular Netflix television show, “House of Cards” was sued for trademark infringement this week by Massachusetts company, D2 Holdings. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the company alleges that it owns the trademark for the show’s title, “House of Cards.” D2 Holdings seeks an … [Read more...] about Company Attempts to Topple “House of Cards” with Trademark Lawsuit
Would the Real Kylie Please Stand Up
When you hear the name “Kylie,” who comes to mind? If it were up to Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, it would be her. However, when you hear the name “Kylie” your first thought may be Australian pop artist Kylie Minogue. The question of who is … [Read more...] about Would the Real Kylie Please Stand Up