Gerben IP https://www.gerbenlaw.com/ Trademark Attorneys Trusted For Our Experience® Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:50:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-favicon-512x512-1-32x32.jpg Gerben IP https://www.gerbenlaw.com/ 32 32 USPTO Rejects MLB’s Attempt to Trademark ‘Play Ball’ https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/uspto-rejects-mlbs-attempt-to-trademark-play-ball/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:50:03 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77295 Major League Baseball's attempt to trademark 'Play Ball' for clothing has been refused by the USPTO, which found the phrase too commonly used to function as a trademark.

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]]> Battle for the ‘Iceman’ Trademark: USPTO Puts George Gervin and Caleb Williams on Collision Course https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/battle-for-the-iceman-trademark-uspto-puts-george-gervin-and-caleb-williams-on-collision-course/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:58:12 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77277 The USPTO has set up a potential trademark battle between George Gervin and Caleb Williams over 'Iceman,' with Chuck Liddell also in the mix.

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]]> Backstreet Boys File a Trademark to Protect Their Voices From AI https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/backstreet-boys-file-a-trademark-to-protect-their-voices-from-ai/ Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:19:37 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77235 The Backstreet Boys have filed a sound trademark for the phrase "Hi, we're the Backstreet Boys," joining a growing effort by celebrities to use trademark law to combat AI-generated voice replicas.

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]]> Caleb Williams’ ‘Iceman’ Trademark Application Refused by USPTO https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/caleb-williams-iceman-trademark-application-refused-by-uspto/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:55:54 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77198 Caleb Williams' effort to trademark 'Iceman' has hit a roadblock after the USPTO found a conflict with an existing trademark. The refusal may be only the first challenge ahead.

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]]> Knicks File Trademarks for ‘Rings’ and ‘Trophies’ After Winning NBA Title https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/knicks-file-trademarks-for-rings-and-trophies-after-winning-nba-title/ Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:03:21 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77108 Fresh off their NBA championship, the New York Knicks have filed trademark applications covering jewelry products, including championship rings and replica trophies.

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]]>  Kennedy Center Withdraws ‘Trump Kennedy Center’ Trademark Applications   https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/kennedy-center-withdraws-trump-kennedy-center-trademark-applications/ Sat, 13 Jun 2026 15:20:14 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77087 Two trademark applications tied to the Trump Kennedy Center name have been withdrawn, along with $7,000 in nonrefundable USPTO filing fees.

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]]> Lionel Richie Files Trademarks to Protect His Voice From AI  https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/lionel-richie-files-trademarks-to-protect-his-voice-from-ai/ Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:17:41 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77049 Lionel Richie has filed trademark applications for famous phrases from his songs as part of a growing strategy among celebrities to protect their voices from AI-generated imitations.

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]]> Fernando Mendoza Files Trademark for ‘Nandolorian,’ Setting Up Potential Clash With Lucasfilm https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/fernando-mendoza-files-trademark-for-nandolorian-setting-up-potential-clash-with-lucasfilm/ Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:56:31 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77007 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has filed a trademark application for 'Nandolorian.' The filing could set up a potential trademark dispute with Lucasfilm and Disney.

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]]> ‘Hot Girls Read’ Trademark Owner Surrenders Registration Following Backlash https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/hot-girls-read-trademark-owner-surrenders-registration-following-backlash/ Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:00:51 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=76981 The controversial 'Hot Girls Read' trademark registration has been surrendered. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben examines the surrender of the registration and the legal hurdles facing widely used phrases.

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]]> Pattie Gonia Rejects Patagonia’s Settlement Offer to Drop Trademark Lawsuit https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/pattie-gonia-rejects-patagonias-settlement-offer-to-drop-trademark-lawsuit/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:36:22 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=76847 The trademark dispute between Patagonia and Pattie Gonia is escalating after Pattie Gonia rejected Patagonia’s settlement offer.

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