September 3, 2015

Josh Gerben Quoted in World Trademark Review on USPTO Pilot Program

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initiated a new program in which, under limited circumstances, a registrant may amend their trademark registrations if they are no longer able to show proof of use because of the evolution of technology. A registrant’s application will have to endure another search by the USPTO and a 30-day period where interested parties may comment on the proposed amendments before they will be published. World Trademark Review spoke with Josh Gerben about the new program.

August 5, 2015

Josh Gerben quoted by Wall Street Journal about Donald Trump’s Trademark Filing Strategy

You name it, Donald Trump has tried to stamp his name on it. From restaurants to colognes, Trump has filed for over three hundred trademarks. Josh Gerben was quoted by The Wall Street Journal regarding Trump’s high-quantity filing strategy.

July 8, 2015

Eric Perrott Interviewed by WJLA ABC 7 on Redskins’ Loss of Trademarks

A longstanding battle between Native American activists and the Washington Redskins has resulted in a judge ordering the cancellation of the Redskins’ federal trademark registrations. Eric Perrott explained to WJLA ABC7 that this is more of a symbolic victory for the Native American activists for now, as there is still a lengthy legal fight that “could go on for years.”

May 20, 2015

Josh Gerben Quoted by The Washington Post About Redskins Knockoffs

A man named Martin McCaulay has submitted multiple trademark applications for names he thinks the Washington Redskins might use in the future in the hopes that they will come to him with a large payout in exchange for his trademark rights. The Washington Post spoke with Josh Gerben about trademark squatting.

February 15, 2015

Josh Gerben Invited by Fox News as Subject Matter Expert regarding Trademark Dispute

A news segment on the Fox News network show “America’s News HQ” discusses the legal battle between a decades-old New Orleans-based snow cone shop and Monster Energy. Josh Gerben was interviewed for this segment, and in it he explains the nature of the legal claim that Monster Energy brought against the shop, and whether the shop has a chance of prevailing in the trademark litigation against Monster Energy

January 23, 2015

Josh Gerben Quoted by NPR about the Redskins Legal Battle with Native Americans

The US Department of Justice has now involved itself in the legal battle over the use of ‘Redskins’ that is going on between the Washington football team and Native Americans (and activists). Josh Gerben was quoted by NPR discussing the ramifications of the Justice Department’s involvement, and how this battle could affect trademark law.

September 26, 2014

Wall Street Journal Quoted Josh Gerben about South Park Parody

In an episode of South Park, an animated show on Comedy Central, the Washington Redskins logo trademark controversy is parodied. The Wall Street Journal presented the question whether use of the Redskins’ logo on the show could be considered trademark infringement. Josh Gerben was quoted by the Wall Street Journal Law Blog arguing that use of the trademark would not constitute infringement, despite the registration being cancelled:

September 10, 2014

Wall Street Journal Quoted Josh Gerben About Apple Watch Filings

When it came to deciding on a name for Apple’s new wearable watch device, the company attempted to keep the product name quiet by making a trademark filing in Trinidad and Tobago. Through an international trademark treaty, the filing in Trinidad and Tobago allowed Apple to get a priority date with their US filing. Josh Gerben was quoted by the Wall Street Journal Law Blog regarding priority dates in the US.

April 4, 2014

Wall Street Journal Quotes Josh Gerben about Google “Glass” Filing

Google has recently attempted to register the term ‘Glass’ in relation to their Google Glass product. However, the US Patent and Trademark Office is pushing back on this filing, citing cause for confusion among other reasons. The Wall Street Journal Law blog and Josh Gerben discussed the outcomes if this filing does not result in registration.

April 3, 2014

Josh Gerben Hosts Trademark Seminar

On April 3, 2014, Josh Gerben hosted a continuing legal education seminar for the Lancaster (Pennsylvania) Bar Association titled “Trademark Fundamentals: A to ®” regarding basic trademark fundamentals such as selection, clearance and registration.

October 4, 2013

Washington Post Quotes Josh Gerben on Cadbury’s Color Purple Trademark

After enjoying the exclusive right of “Cadbury” purple on candy bars and drinking chocolate for a decade, the British chocolate maker’s purple power has come to an end due to rival Nestle. Josh Gerben was quoted by the Washington Post explaining why registrations for colors are the new hot item in trademark law.

April 22, 2013

Huffington Post Quotes Josh Gerben on “Boston Strong” Filings

Following the Boston Marathon bombing, two parties attempted to register a trademark for the motto “Boston Strong”. Although the intentions behind the filings may not be motivated by personal gain, this brought up the discussion of whether this phrase can be registered. Josh Gerben was quoted by the Huffington Post regarding the chances of the motto being protected with a trademark.

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