LI distillery files lawsuit against LIV Golf for claimed trademark violation
Long Island Distillery Sues LIV Golf Over Trademark Infringement A distillery from Long Island has initiated legal action against the Saudi-supported LIV Golf, claiming that the league’s use of “LIV” on merchandise and beverages violates its trademark rights. Long Island Spirits, a craft distillery located on the eastern side of Long Island, launched a federal […]
Matthew McConaughey registers trademark for ‘Alright, alright, alright’ to avoid misuse by AI
Matthew McConaughey Trademarks Catchphrase to Combat AI Misuse Impersonating a celebrity with artificial intelligence? Not so fast. Matthew McConaughey has taken steps to protect his famous line, “It’s okay, it’s okay, it’s okay,” a saying popularized in Richard Linklater’s 1993 film “Dazed and Confused.” The actor, now 56, has secured trademarks for this phrase along […]
A’s once more rejected for ‘Las Vegas Athletics’ trademark
Athletics Face Trademark Challenges in Las Vegas Move The Athletics are making significant strides towards their planned relocation to Las Vegas, though it seems their desired team name might not be feasible. Reports indicate that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has once again declined the team’s application to trademark “Las Vegas Athletics” and “Vegas […]
Mattel withdraws its challenge against the ‘Coffee with Ken’ podcast trademark.
Keno is Keno! The host of the well-known political podcast “Coffee with Ken” has come out on top in a quirky legal dispute with toy giant Mattel. The company has decided to drop its trademark infringement claim concerning its Ken dolls from the “Barbie” series, according to recent reports. In a curious twist, Mattel’s condition […]
Trader Joe’s is hit with a huge lawsuit for trademark infringement concerning the popular Uncrustables brand.
JM Smucker Company Takes Legal Action Against Trader Joe’s There’s a legal showdown brewing between JM Smucker Company and Trader Joe’s over peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Smucker’s is clearly asserting its territory regarding frozen sandwich products. The lawsuit, which was lodged in a federal court in Ohio on Monday, accuses Trader Joe’s of infringing […]
MrBeast Files for Trademark for Cryptocurrency Exchange and Payment Service
Simply put MrBeast has submitted a trademark application for MrBeast Financial, an app aimed at providing services like virtual currency exchange, payment processing, banking, and insurance. To launch such a platform, YouTubers would require FinCEN registration, a state money transmitter license, and SEC/CFTC approval, none of which have been filed yet. This adds to the […]
Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson seek trademark for ‘Gold Digger’
There’s an interesting development with the Belichick-Jordon Hudson Business Empire that’s set to grow. TCE Rights Management LLC, a company associated with the well-known soccer coach, is now handled by his girlfriend Hudson, who has recently filed to trademark the term “Gold Digger.” This comes from sports business reporter Darren Rovell. As Rovell notes, the […]
Famous Harlem pizzeria hit with $300,000 fine in trademark dispute with Midtown restaurant sharing its name
It’s a lot of fabric! The ongoing dispute between notable Italian restaurants over the “Patsy” name has flared up again. Harlem Pizzeria has been hit with a $300,000 fine for repeatedly breaching a two-year-old court order that prevents the trademarking of the name. Frank Blija, who operates Patsy’s pizzeria in Uptown, has been accused of […]
Angel Reese submits a trademark application for ‘mebounds’ following social media criticism
Angel Reese Embraces New Term “Mebounds” Angel Reese is transforming negative comments into something positive. She’s known for her rebounding skills, and while she was a standout last season, Aja Wilson ended up breaking the single-season rebound record before injuries sidelined her. A good chunk of Reese’s rebounds, though, come from her own missed shots, […]
JPMorgan submits trademark for ‘JPMD’ related to cryptocurrency payment services
JPMorgan Chase Takes Steps Towards Crypto Expansion JPMorgan Chase has filed a new trademark application in the United States for “JPMD,” suggesting possible growth in their blockchain and crypto service offerings. This development has stirred up speculation around the potential use of Stablecoin. The details of JPMorgan’s application, outlined by the US Patent and Trademark […]