Producers of Better Call Saul Sued for Trade Dress and Trademark Infringement
Liberty Tax Services recently filed suit against AMC Networks and Sony Pictures, claiming that the disreputable “Sweet Liberty Tax ...
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Hilary Sumner
Jan 15, 20231 min
Scotch Whisky Association Successfully Registers "Scotch Whisky"
Fellow Scottish whiskey (or more correctly, whisky) buffs will appreciate the recent registration of SCOTCH WHISKY by the Scotch Whisky ...
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Hilary Sumner
Jan 23, 20211 min
Creating a Solid Logo
A logo should be visually pleasing but it should also communicate more than just a brand name. Here are a few examples of some designs ...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
"Happy Birthday" Song now in the Public Domain
A California judge hearing a copyright suit against Warner/Chappell music recently ruled that the "Happy Birthday" song is in the public...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Canadian Company Creates Invisibility Cloak
A Canadian business called the Hyperstealth Technology Company has recently revealed their "quantum stealth" technology. Camouflage with...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Notorious Toronto Mayor in Trouble for Unauthorized use of Trademark
Rob Ford, the Toronto mayor of recent notoriety, is employing Ford' famous oval shaped logo on t-shirts that support his cause. The Ford...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Artist Uses Snow As Canvas
Artist Simon Beck is well known for his artworks in the snow. Using snowshoes, he creates stunning geometric masterpieces often the size...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
New Feud Over Hatfield McCoy Trademark
Everyone has heard of the legendary grudge between the Hatfield and McCoy families during the mid to late 1800's. While the family feud...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Meme Use in Advertisement
Memes can be a great way to ad humor to an ad campaign but you should always seek the permission of the copyright owner before using them...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Town in Oregon Files Copyright Suit Over Public Toilet Design
The town of Portland recently filed suit against Romtec Inc. for its public standalone restroom design, "The Sidewalk Restroom."Â The...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Headlight Flashing: Obstruction of Justice or Protected Speech?
Michael Elli was ticketed after he flashed his headlight as a warning to oncoming motorists. The moving violation was later dropped but...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
9th Circuit Holds the Bat Mobile is a Character Protected by Copyright
DC Comics recently sued the manufacturer of Bat Mobile replicas claiming that these copies constituted copyright infringement (DC Comics...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Man Stranded on Disney's "It's a Small World" ride is Awarded Damages for Pain and Suffering
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 29, 20191 min
Driver Claims Corporation is Second Passenger in HOV Lane
A Californian man driving with a pack of papers in his front seat claimed that a corporation was his second passenger. It was a creative...
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Hilary Sumner
Sep 28, 20191 min
UK Court Rules that Nestle Cannot Trademark the Kit Kat Shape
A court in the United Kingdom recently held that Nestle cannot trademark the shape of its chocolate Kit Kat bar. This may pave the way...
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