Category: Trademarks In The News

The firm that created the Phillie Phanatic costume has demanded millions of dollars from the Phillies for the ability to continue using the Phanatic costume.

In documents filed with the USPTO, Ohio State University is attempting to claim exclusive federal trademark rights on the word "THE" for a brand of clothing.

After not responding to the USPTO refusal on his trademark application, Mikah Fitzpatrick’s trademark application for FitzMagic has abandoned.

Apple filed a trademark application for the shape of its Airpods. The USPTO initially refused the application on grounds that the design is merely functional.

New trademark filings made by the XLF indicate the league is considering five final names for its new Seattle team.

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans both filed trademark applications for “LET’S DANCE” within hours of each other the day after the 2019 NBA Draft.

The PGA Tour filed a new trademark for “The Skins Game,” signaling plans to revive the popular golf event with updated branding and a new logo.

Monster Energy opposed 18 trademark filings for the Raptors’ logo. The case is still on-going as the Raptors are on the brink of an NBA title.

The XFL is attempting to register a trademark for HE HATE ME without the consent of Rod Smart.

Tom Brady filed two trademark applications for TOM TERRIFIC. The filings indicate a line of trading cards and apparel will be sold under the TOM TERRFIC brand.

The day after Kawhi Leonard hit a shot that bounced four times on the rim before going in, New Balance filed a trademark application on the phrase "4 Bounces."