Gerben IP https://www.gerbenlaw.com/ Trademark Attorneys Trusted For Our Experience® Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:05:14 +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 Christian Metal Band Demon Hunter Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Trademark https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/christian-metal-band-demon-hunter-sues-netflix-over-kpop-demon-hunters-trademark/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:03:17 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77949 Demon Hunter has sued Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters, claiming trademark infringement as the hit franchise expands into live concerts.

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]]> Chicago Cubs, Washington Nationals Challenge WNBA Trademark Application For ‘The W’ https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/chicago-cubs-washington-nationals-challenge-wnba-trademark-application-for-the-w/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:02:41 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77884 Can the WNBA trademark 'The W'? The Cubs and Nationals say no. Learn why they oppose the application and how the dispute may ultimately be resolved.

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]]> Has Buc-ee’s Gone Too Far With Its Trademark Enforcement? https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/has-buc-ees-gone-too-far-with-its-trademark-enforcement/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:46:07 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77841 Buc-ee's has dramatically increased its trademark enforcement. This blog examines the lawsuits, the legal standards, and whether some cases may go too far.

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]]> Kai Trump’s ‘KAI’ Trademark Opposed by UK Fashion Brand https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/kai-trumps-kai-trademark-opposed-by-uk-fashion-brand/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:14:39 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77585 Kai Trump's 'Kai' trademark for clothing has been opposed by UK fashion brand Kai Collective, which claims prior U.S. rights dating back to 2021.

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]]> Group Seeking Las Vegas NBA Franchise Secures Trademarks for ‘Las Vegas Jacks’ https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/group-seeking-las-vegas-nba-franchise-secures-trademarks-for-las-vegas-jacks/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:56:28 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77469 A Las Vegas NBA ownership group secured USPTO approvals for 'Las Vegas Jacks' and 'LV Jacks,' positioning itself ahead of potential expansion.

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]]> Coca-Cola Files Trademark Application for ‘Spricy’ https://www.gerbenlaw.com/blog/coca-cola-files-trademark-application-for-spricy/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:00:15 +0000 https://www.gerbenlaw.com/?p=77433 Coca-Cola has filed a trademark application for 'Spricy,' suggesting the company may be exploring a new spicy-themed soft drink following the discontinuation of Coca-Cola Spiced.

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]]> 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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