Tom Brady Getting Backlash Over ‘Tom Terrific’ Trademark
There are not many lessons a six-time Super Bowl champ and three-time league MVP needs, but New England Patriots quarterback, Tom Brady recently got one off the field. Brady is not a fan favorite in New York City and his latest move isn't changing any New York sports fan's mind.
Streetwear Brand ‘FUCT’ Seeks Trademark From Supreme Court
On April 15, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States heard arguments for Iancu v. Brunetti, a case pertaining to trademarks and, in particular, to a clothing line having the distinctive name "FUCT," a name which has prevented the mark’s creator, Erik Brunetti, from obtaining a federal trademark registration number for the mark.
Nike is Seeking to Trademark ”Footware”
Nike has been reshaping the footwear industry since 1964, even before they were officially “Nike.” The shoe giant was founded in 1964 by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight as “Blue Ribbon Sports” and officially became Nike in 1971, but enough with the history lesson. Nike’s innovation and creativity can be seen...
Cardi B Makes Money Moves to Trademark, ‘Okurrr’
Winner of the Hip-Hop Artist of the Year trophy at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Cardi B, is not only known for her chart-topping tracks, but for her trademark catchphrases. We've heard them all from the Bronx bombshell on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Carpool Karaoke on The...
Sony Patents Prescription VR Glasses for the Ultimate Gaming Experience
Remember just being happy with getting a new PlayStation controller for your birthday or the holidays? Yeah. That is sooo last decade. Gaming has not only upped it's technology and gamer experience, but it has now become a billion dollar industry in 2019.
Yes, that's billion, with...
Crowdfunding or crowdfinancing and its intersection with IP
written by David Postolski, Partner at Gearhart Law
Crowdfunding is the use of small amounts of capital from a large number of individuals to back or finance a new business venture. Crowdfunding makes use of the easy accessibility of vast networks of people through social media and crowdfunding websites...