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. According to trademark attorney Josh Gerben, the founder of the Gerben IP, the contract between the two […]
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 applications. The large number of trademark applications were filed […]
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 rejection by the trademark office “is a huge roadblock” for Truth Social to […]
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. The main reason behind the USPTO’s refusal of the the “Truth Social” trademark application is that there […]
The Washington Post Speaks with Josh Gerben About Usain Bolt’s New Trademark Applications The Washington Post and Josh Gerben discuss why Bolt may be protecting his likeness now. “This is not Usain Bolt’s first application for his victory pose,” Washington-based trademark lawyer Josh Gerben told The Washington Post in an email. “He had obtained a trademark registration for the logo back […]
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. Some entrepreneurs in Russia are […]
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. Source: Brewer, Contessa. “Battle royal […]
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. “He has more trademarks registered than some public companies,” said Josh Gerben, a trademark attorney and founder of Gerben IP, which […]
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. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben said Brann’s commentary was “a bit of a head-scratcher.” “The way the […]
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. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben says that the friction appears to stem from the two teams that represent the father […]
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 […]
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. That specific focus is why Ohio State trademarking the common word won’t stop other companies from having the word “the” in their […]
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