Category: Trademarks In The News

The Los Angeles area based IHOP recently pulled a publicity stunt changing its name to IHOb, and, filing a trademark application for IHOb.

The Eagles’ trademark bid for “Philly Special” faces setbacks due to filing delays, technical errors, and competing applications. Who really owns the phrase?

DJ Khaled filed a lawsuit in New York’s Southern District court over a company’s use of his son’s name and related trademark filings.

Coachella is aggressive in enforcing the trademark rights in the name Coachella. The company is taking trademark enforcement action against other events that attempt to use “chella” mark in their name.

Chinese government subsidies are fueling a surge in fraudulent U.S. trademark filings, raising concerns over abuse of the system and long-term harm to U.S. brands.

The Philadelphia Eagles ran a trick play in the Super Bowl called ‘THE PHILLY SPECIAL.’ Now, two different individuals have filed trademark applications seeking ownership rights in the phrase.