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Kanye West recently filed over 50 trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, indicating that the rapper plans to build a self-sustaining mini community with its own branded products and services. Rolling Stone and Josh Gerben discussed the vast variety of goods and services covered in these federal trademark application.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office recently rejected Donald Trump’s trademark application for “TRUTH SOCIAL” because the name is too similar to other businesses’ trademarks, causing confusion to consumers. CBS News and Josh Gerben discussed what this could mean for the former president’s social media service.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently refused Donald Trump’s trademark application for “Truth Social.” Axios and Josh Gerben discuss the reason behind the refusal of the trademark application, which was to be the name of the former President’s social media company.
Usain Bolt recently filed new trademark applications with the USPTO to protect the silhouette of his victory pose. The Washington Post and Josh Gerben discuss why Bolt may be protecting his likeness now.
After the invasion of the Ukraine earlier this year, many Western companies pulled out of Russia in protest. Since then the Russian trademark office has seen many applications for the trademarks of Western brands, which have been filed by Russian entrepreneurs. Reuters spoke to Josh Gerben about the reason behind the influx of Russian trademark filings.
Mariah Carey filed a federal trademark application for “Queen of Christmas.” This application is facing opposition from Elizabeth Chan, a New York City musician, who has also been given the royal title. CNBC speaks with Josh Gerben about the issue behind the Opposition, as well as the possible ramifications for Chan, if Carey’s trademark is registered.
Quarterback Tom Brady has been planning for his eventual NFL-retirement for years, by building himself a business empire. Business Insider spoke to Josh Gerben about Brady’s trademark portfolio and what it may tell the public about his plans beyond retirement.
Earlier in July, a federal judge ruled that Vintage Brand, an online retailer, can proceed with its trademark lawsuit against Penn State, for the use of the University’s retro logos and images. Centre Daily Times spoke to Josh Gerben about the unusual ruling in lawsuit.
The company that owns the rights to Shaq’s likeness has filed a Notice of Opposition against a trademark filed by Shaq’s son Shaqir, noting that names and likeness would be confusing to consumers. Yahoo! quoted Josh Gerben regarding the familial trademark opposition.
Marijuana edibles packaging looks striking similar to that of regular snack brands, leading big brands and law makers to ask Congress for help in cracking down on the product packaging imitations, for the sake of consumers and the big brands’ registered trademarks. Bloomberg Law spoke talked to Josh Gerben about what marijuana edible companies can do to avoid trademark liability with big name brands.
Earlier this week, the USPTO issued Ohio State University a trademark registration for “THE,” which has been the Buckeye’s rallying cry. The New York Times and Josh Gerben discuss what protections the university is awarded through its trademark registration.
The United States Patent and Trademark Office just approved Ohio State University’s application to trademark the word “THE,” which has become a Buckeyes rallying cry. The Wall Street Journal spoke to Josh Gerben about the probable reasoning behind the initial application, as well as what OSU can now protect with their registration.
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