Lise Sobéron spent two years developing a mobile app called Wondermum to help parents in France with local listings, workshops, chat rooms, and advice. Her company is based in Normandy. On April 1, 2025, DC Comics sent a letter asserting that the use of “Wondermum”...
In 2024, the Frida Kahlo Corporation (FKC) filed lawsuits in federal court against a number of online sellers for selling unlicensed products bearing Frida Kahlo’s name, likeness, or motifs in violation of trademark rights. These complaints demand that the defendants...
Musicians and fashion houses do not often cross paths in the courtroom, but that is exactly what is happening in a newly filed lawsuit where luxury brand Chrome Hearts is taking on Neil Young over the name of his new backing band, “Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts.”...
On August 4, 2025, Apple Inc. filed a federal lawsuit in Massachusetts against Sand Media Corp., owner of “Apple Cinemas,” a movie theatre chain based in New England. Apple claims that the theatre’s use of the name “Apple” infringes on its well‐known trademark, risks...
Imagine the word Columbia emblazoned on a cozy hoodie or hat. Does it evoke a rugged outdoor reputation for you? Or elite academia? That is exactly what Columbia Sportswear and Columbia University are hashing out in court right now. What Is Going On? In June 2023, the...
Imagine starting your coffee brand as a college project and watching it grow into neighborhood grocery shelves… only to have a global corporation challenge your right to your name. That is exactly what is happening between Seattle Strong, a cold-brew coffee company...
Not long ago, we wrote about the importance of protecting your trademark by sharing the story of Warner Bros. cracking down on vendors selling knockoff Harry Potter products. Today, we bring you another case highlighting similar infringement for a very different...
In any other realm, that is not a question you would be likely to hear, but where intellectual property is concerned, there is no holding back. What is going on? Back in April 2024, the Marines applied to register a trademark associated with "entertainment services."...