For decades, the double-cutaway silhouette of the Fender Stratocaster has been practically synonymous with the electric guitar itself. But a series of aggressive legal maneuvers from Fender Musical Instruments Corporation has sent shockwaves through the gear...
The legal world frequently cautions business owners that the more a brand name “describes” its underlying product, the harder it becomes to legally protect. Yet many entrepreneurs assume that once they secure an official federal registration from the U.S. Patent and...
For decades, outdoor apparel giant Patagonia has built one of the most distinctive brands in the world by embedding environmental activism directly into its corporate identity. But the company's federal lawsuit against popular drag queen, influencer, and climate...
The WNBA is currently experiencing an unprecedented boom. Between record-breaking viewership numbers, packed arenas, and multi-billion-dollar media rights deals, women's professional basketball is having a massive moment. Naturally, expansion and relocation are top of...
Attending the INTA Annual Meeting every year for the past eleven years has provided me with a wealth of information – not to mention contacts that enrich my intellectual property law practice. This year, I had the great opportunity to attend the INTA Annual meeting in...
Celebrity trademark disputes are nothing new. However, when they arise, they often highlight core principles of intellectual property law in a way that is highly visible and broadly applicable. A recent lawsuit against Taylor Swift over her album The Life of a...
Just over a year ago, we wrote about Buc-ee’s taking legal action to protect its iconic beaver logo from a North Texas gas station. That case was not an outlier. Buc-ee’s has built a reputation for aggressively enforcing its trademarks, particularly when it comes to...
Who owns the domain for your company website? Are competitors setting up websites similar (or identical!) to your company website using similar domains? Are you aware of any fraudulent emails being sent to potential employees under your domain? If these issues sound...