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Gerben IP has been recognized in the 2023 WTR 1000 as a top firm for trademark prosecution and strategy in Washington D.C., alongside a variety of ‘big’ firms across the United States and the world. The 2023 WTR 1000 also recognized both Josh Gerben, Esq. and Eric Perrott, Esq as leading individuals for trademark prosecution and strategy.
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has re-filed a trademark application with the USPTO for the phrase “Trust the Process.” The initial trademark application from 2018 is about to be cancelled because the basketball player has not proven that he is using the trademark yet. The Philadelphia Business Journal discusses the significance of the refiling with Josh Gerben.
Adidas recently lost a trademark dispute with Thom Browne Inc over its iconic “three-stripes” logo. The high-profile loss has many questioning if the apparel brand will make changes to its vigorous trademark enforcement strategy. Bloomberg spoke with Josh Gerben about the lawsuit and what it may mean for Adidas’ future enforcement strategies.
The number of metaverse-related trademark applications submitted to the USPTO has seen a rapid decline over the course of 2022. The number of applications filed in October were half the number filed in March. Adweek discussed what the decline in trademark applications means with Josh Gerben.
Adidas has recently severed ties with Kanye West, leaving many to wonder how the intellectual property rights developed during their partnership will be divided. Bloomberg and Josh Gerben discuss the dissolution of the partnership as well as the potential split of intellectual property rights.
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.
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