Category Archives: Trademark Law

Trademark Claim Over ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical’ Hits Sour Note With NY Producer

Entertainment IP, Trademark Law

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The Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority is accusing a New York theater production company of trademark infringement for producing a show titled ‘Anne of Green Gables – The Musical.’ Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Cases Discussed:

  • Anne With An E, Limited Liability Company v. Anne of Green Gables Licensing Authority Inc.
  • Hermes v. Rothschild

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Law Firm Sues Las Vegas Raiders for Threatening Trademark Infringement Claim

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The NFL and Las Vegas Raiders threatened to sue a local law firm for trademark infringement, after the firm hired one of its athletes to appear in an advertisement with black and silver branding. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this dispute on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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USPTO Suspends Action on Trademark Applications Targeting Names of Public Figures

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The United States Patent and Trademark office has suspended action on trademark applications targeting the names of public figures. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Did the Court Bag the MetaBirkin Case?

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The jury hearing Hermes v. Rothschild found the artist’s ‘MetaBirkin’ NFTs constitutes trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Trademark and Copyright Cases to Watch in 2023

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The Supreme Court will bring finality to several IP disputes this year. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo provide an overview of the trademark and copyright cases to watch on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

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The start of a new year is a good opportunity for companies to review and take stock of their intellectual property assets. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about the importance of this review on this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Viacom Wins Trademark Dispute Over MTV’s ‘Floribama Shore’

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An 11th Circuit Opinion in the ‘Floribama Shore’ trademark case provides guidance on establishing artistic relevance under the Rogers Test. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo talk about this case in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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Supreme Court Takes Up Jack Daniel’s-Bad Spaniels Trademark Dispute

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The Supreme Court granted Jack Daniel’s petition for certiorari and will hear the trademark infringement case involving a parody dog chew toy that resembles the Jack Daniel’s Whiskey Bottle. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this latest development in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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After 70 Years, Supreme Court Will Once Again Weigh in on The Exterritorial Reach of Lanham Act

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The U.S. Supreme Court will weigh in on the reach of the Lanham Act and whether it can protect against the infringement of a U.S. trademark in a foreign territory. Scott Hervey and Josh Escovedo discuss this case in this episode of The Briefing by the IP Law Blog.

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