Grumpy Cat wins lawsuit, still grumpy
Even a $710,000 verdict isn’t enough to put a smile on this cat’s face. Grumpy Cat, whose real name is Tarder Sauce, rose to internet stardom as a viral sensation in 2012 as a frowning feline. Following her ascension to meme status, Tabatha Bundesen, the owner of Grumpy Cat, formed Grumpy Cat Limited to capitalize […]
Government Shutdown-Patent & Trademark Office
With a government shutdown in effect as of midnight on January 20th, you may be concerned about how that will impact your upcoming or pending applications, and your existing patents and trademark registrations. For the time being, there is nothing to worry about. The United States Patent and Trademark Office will continue to operate normally […]
Movie Releases and Image Integrity: Recent Horror Film Interferes with Businesses Nationwide
The first trailer for the remake of Stephen King’s 1986 It was released on April 1. The trailer racked up more than 197 million shares and more than 246 million views on Youtube—a record of note. Once starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, a shapeshifting demon clown figure, the modern It follows several children on their […]
Movie Releases and Image Integrity: Recent Horror Film Interferes with Businesses Nationwide
The first trailer for the remake of Stephen King’s 1986 It was released on April 1. The trailer racked up more than 197 million shares and more than 246 million views on Youtube–a record of note. Once starring Tim Curry as Pennywise, a shapeshifting demon clown figure, the modern It follows several children on their […]
The Great State Divide—Cannabidiol Restrictions to Cannabis Trademarks
While the use, possession, sale, cultivation and transportation of cannabis, a Schedule 1 substances, is illegal under federal law, the government has made clear that if a state passes a law to decriminalize cannabis for recreational or medical use, it can do so, as long as a regulatory system is in place. Navigating between state […]
Trademark-Related Solicitations and How to Avoid Them
Trademark applicants should be aware of an ongoing scam involving notices sent by private companies. These companies commonly have names that resemble official government agencies, and notices appear to be correspondence from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). For example, the notices will alert you of an upcoming filing deadline and often request […]
