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.

October 24, 2018

Law 360 Quotes Eric Perrott About Proposed USPTO Rule Change to Require Trademark Applicants from Outside the US to Engage a US Attorney

The USPTO is preparing to roll out a new requirement that all foreign applicants must utilize U.S. attorneys when submitting documents (including filings) relating to a trademark. Law360 quoted Eric Perrott about the timing of this new rule, and the potential outcome resulting from its enactment.

October 10, 2018

Josh Gerben Quoted by ESPN about Colin Kaepernick’s Trademark Filing

Although not having played in the NFL since 2016, Colin Kaepernick is still in the public eye. This month, he has filed a trademark of a graphical depiction of his face and signature afro hairstyle, that covers a variety of goods. Josh Gerben was quoted by ESPN regarding the business strategy behind the filing.

October 5, 2018

Josh Gerben Referenced by Sports Illustrated About NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers’ Trademark Filing

The Philadelphia 76ers have filed a trademark for the phrase “Trust the Process”. Sports Illustrated referenced Josh Gerben’s tweet about the filing in an article.

September 26, 2018

Eric Perrott Authored ABA Publication Article About Doctored USPTO Trademark Specimens

Over the past year, many media outlets have reported on the USPTO’s recent findings regarding fraudulent trademark specimens, and what impact they can have on the overall trademark system. Eric Perrott has extensively documented this issue in an article for the ABA Journal’s Landslide publication.

September 21, 2018

Eric Perrott Quoted by Corporate Counsel About Whether Tariffs Could Help Curb Chinese Counterfeit Products

An additional $200 billion in tariffs against China was announced by President Trump earlier this month. Some speculate whether these tariffs are meant to force the Chinese government to enforce their intellectual property law and stop intellectual theft. Eric Perrott was quoted by Corporate Counsel about regarding the theory that the tariffs are meant to encourage to move manufacturing back to the US.

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