Drive-by infringement
Steve Baird says initial interest confusion is “the real thing” and in the process seeks to “add life” to Professor McCarthy’s famous “evil highway road sign”... Read more
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The way of all flash
So, what happens when a trademark registration lapses? The post at the link, by Corsearch, is, yeah, kind of an advertisement for Corsearch. But it... Read more
American Brandstand
Marty Schwimmer (who is a brand unto himself) links to the “American Brandstand” report published by an interesting outfit called AgendaInc. The report runs down... Read more
Some people think this is some kind of joke
And it isn’t the lawyers! Pointy-hat-tip to IP Notions. Originally posted 2010-03-19 09:43:26. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Read more
Best of LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®: Nuts to us? Or a “real” Charlie Brown Christmas?
Originally published December 9, 2009. Instapundit links to this item about the incredible shrinking Charlie Brown specials — warmly-remembered favorite scenes from the annual Peanut... Read more
The law on initial interest confusion: Interestingly confusing
Oh joy, 9th Cir. embraces initial interest confusion again http://t.co/3Zaqg3DuQd Bad ruling over Amazon’s internal search. I’ll blog soon — Eric Goldman (@ericgoldman) July 6,... Read more
Reverse Trademark Dilution?
Trademark dilution is something that happens when you use my “famous” trademark in a way that, while not necessarily threatening likelihood of confusion — because... Read more
Thelen’s accelerated schedule
Originally posted 2008-09-12 09:00:49. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Grim branding days at Thelen Reid Brown Raysman & Steiner! What do you do when you’re... Read more
My brand of humor – No. 1 – Gary Gulman
First in a series of posts sampling comedic stylings of various standup comics that bulldoze through famous brands and their efforts at positioning. This first... Read more
The Trademark Singularity: Part 2
If we learned anything in Tam, it is that the Register should not be an expression of value judgments. It is and should be a register (small s). Of trademarks. Read more
Best of LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®: Nuts to us? Or a “real” Charlie Brown Christmas?
Originally published December 9, 2009. Now a heartwarming tradition of bloggy goodness. Instapundit links to this item about the incredible shrinking Charlie Brown specials —... Read more
Best of 2009: Nuts to us? Or a “real” Charlie Brown Christmas?
Originally published December 9, 2009. Instapundit links to this item about the incredible shrinking Charlie Brown specials — warmly-remembered favorite scenes from the annual Peanut... Read more
Best of LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®: Nuts to us? Or a “real” Charlie Brown Christmas? (Archive post)
Originally published December 9, 2009. Now a heartwarming tradition of bloggy goodness. Instapundit links to this item about the incredible shrinking Charlie Brown specials —... Read more
De gustibus non est disputandum
The question, per last fall’s story, was this: Can you establish trademark rights in a flavor? The court said, unsurprisingly, “no.” As usual, I let... Read more