March 13, 2019

Corporate Counsel Interviewed Eric Perrott About Fraudulent Attorney Information on Trademark Filings

A Canadian patent attorney was recently alerted to the fact that her name was fraudulently used in the filing of US trademark applications by Chinese applicants. It is suspected that this was done to circumvent a proposed USPTO rule that requires foreign individuals to use a US attorney when filing a trademark application. Corporate Counsel interviewed Eric Perrott about how the Canadian attorney’s name came across in his work for a client, and addressed the increase of trademark applications from China.

February 24, 2019

World Trademark Review Quoted Josh Gerben About Need to Address USPTO System Security

Many US attorneys have recently reported receiving emails asking to use their attorney name and information on a US trademark application for foreign applicant that they have not previously worked with. Some believe this has happened in response to the USPTO proposal for requiring foreign applicants to use US attorneys for their trademarks. Josh Gerben was quoted by the World Trademark Review about the USPTO’s need to update their systems has been spotlighted by these emails.

February 20, 2019

Law360 Quoted Josh Gerben About Celebrities Suing Gentlemen’s Clubs Over Unauthorized Use of Images

There has been a recent wave of litigation where models and other celebrities have been suing gentlemen’s clubs. The crux of the lawsuits is that the plaintiffs’ images are being used in an authorized manner by the businesses to promote their services. Josh Gerben was quoted by Law360 regarding the quantity of damages afforded to the affected women.

February 8, 2019

AdvertisingAge Quoted Josh Gerben About Campbell’s Registration of “Chunky”

Campbell Soup Company was recently granted a trademark registration for the word “Chunky” in relation to the eponymous soups. Although the USPTO could have rejected the application as being too descriptive, Campbell’s submitted large amounts of evidence to overcome those claims. Josh Gerben was quoted by AdAge about Campbell’s arguments regarding the descriptive concerns.

January 31, 2019

Gerben IP Recognized as a Top Trademark Firm for Prosecution And Strategy for 2019

Gerben IP has been recognized as a top firm by the World Trademark Review for trademark prosecution and strategy in the 2019 WTR 1000 report. The honor puts Gerben IP, a trademark boutique, in the company of world class mega-firms.

January 10, 2019

The Action Network Quotes Josh Gerben About Madison Square Garden’s New Trademark Filing

Madison Square Garden is looking to add another trademark to their existing portfolio. They recently filed a USPTO application for the mark “MSG” for sports-betting mobile applications and tournaments. However, the company has stated they have no immediate plans when it comes to this new venture. Josh Gerben was quoted by The Action Network about whether there’s any truth to Madison Square Garden’s plans relating to the online sports betting industry.

January 3, 2019

Forbes Quoted Josh Gerben about the Dallas Mavericks’ Filings with Luka Doncic’s Nickname

The Dallas Mavericks have file two trademarks for the nickname of Luka Doncic, their star forward. These applications could run into an issue with the USPTO because it presents the issue of whether a professional sports team can own a nickname for one of their players. Josh Gerben’s tweet was quoted by Forbes magazine regarding this issue of ownership.

January 2, 2019

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Quotes Josh Gerben about Penn State’s “Happy Valley” Trademark Application

Penn State University has filed a trademark application to protect the phrase “Happy Valley”. Officials from Penn State were quoted as stating they want this application to be a deterrent against third-parties from using the phrase in an improper context. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette quoted Josh Gerben in regards to the chances of the application making it to the registration phase.

January 2, 2019

Josh Gerben was quoted by Star Tribune about Vikings “Bring It All” Trademark Application

The Minnesota Vikings applied for the trademark “Bring It All”, hoping to capitalize on the phrase while marching towards a Super Bowl win, except they lost the playoffs. Josh Gerben was quoted by the Star Tribune about the filing.

December 31, 2018

Gerben IP Trademark Law Scholarship Awarded to Kira-Khanh McCarthy

Gerben IP is pleased to announce that their 2018 Trademark Law Scholarship has been awarded to Kira-Khanh McCarthy. Kira is a second year law student at Notre Dame.

December 28, 2018

Josh Gerben Quoted by NBC Sports About Miami Miracle Trademark

The Miami Dolphins pulled off a spectacular play to win at the last moment against the New England Patriots in Week 14. The team has since filed a trademark to protect the play now coined the “Miami Miracle”. NBC News quotes Josh Gerben’s tweet about the filing.

October 26, 2018

Josh Gerben Interviewed In Regards to Recent Attempts to Fraudulently Register Trademarks with Marketplace Brand Registries

Individuals from China are attempting to change the “correspondent” information on United States trademark registrations in an effort to “hijack” the registration. World Trademark Review interviewed Josh Gerben about these recent attempts, and what efforts the USPTO should be implementing to address this issue.

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