Update: Ohio State Hits “The” Roadblock We Expected

The Ohio State University caused a stir last month by filing for trademark protection over the word “THE”. As discussed in our previous post, Ohio State indicated that the mark was going to be used for clothing, including t-shirts and hats.
California Moves Closer To Passing NCAA Pay Bill

Earlier this month, the California Senate unanimously approved a bill permitting college athletes to receive sponsorship and endorsement money”something the NCAA currently prohibits.
Bud Light Ordered Remove Corn Syrup Language Packaging

In a bit of a head-scratcher, a federal judge in Wisconsin has ordered Anheuser-Busch to remove factually-correct language from Bud Light packaging–namely, that Bud Light contains “No Corn Syrup.”
Viacom Gets Slimed Over Double Dare Challenge

Back in early 2018, Charles Armstrong’s company Armstrong Interactive filed for registration of the trademark “Double Dare”. His application indicated that he intends to use the mark for none other than “entertainment, namely, a continuing children’s show….”
Doritos Tries Losing Its Name In New Ad Campaign

What’s in a name? In a new advertisement, Frito-Lay, maker of Doritos, bets / That which we call a Dorito / By any other name would taste as sweet. Or, for that matter, by no name at all…
Update: Mondelez Demands Facebook Turn Over Stoney Patch Contact Info

It seems like your Gmail contact information might be more secure than you thought. After failing for a month to identify the maker of “Stoney Patch” gummies, Mondelez Canada, Inc. (MDI), maker of Sour Patch Kids, is asking the court to intervene.