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NewsAnchored, a company that claims to sell guaranteed news coverage on its various websites, is allegedly creating websites that look very similar to highly-reputable publications such as Rolling Stone, New York Post and more. Business Insider spoke with trademark attorney Eric Perrott about NewsAnchored’s practices.
Tyler Sheridan, creator of “Yellowstone” and owner of Bosque Ranch Craft Coffee, is suing Free Rein Coffee, owned by actor Cole Hauser. The lawsuit claims that the Free Rein logo is infringing on Bosque Ranch’s logo as they both consist of overlapping letters. CNN discussed the merits of the case with trademark attorney Josh Gerben.
The Philadelphia Eagles recently filed a trademark application for the phrase “Kelly Green,” following the summer debut of their throwback Kelly Green uniforms. CBS News discussed the Eagles’ new trademark filing and what it may mean with trademark attorney, Josh Gerben.
Earlier this year, Taco Bell sought to Cancel the trademark registrations for “Taco Tuesday,” stating that everyone should be able to use the phrase. Taco John’s, which owned the mark in 49 states, gave up its rights soon after. The holdout, Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar, which held the rights to the phrase in New Jersey, has decided to also forfeit its rights to the trademark. Josh Gerben spoke with CNN about why Gregory’s Restaurant and Bar ended up forfeiting its ownership rights of the “Taco Tuesday” trademark.
The Federal Circuit recently published an opinion that the USPTO did not have the right to strip a trademark or its registration, due to a false claim of incontestability. Law360 discussed the Federal Circuit’s opinion on the fraudulent declaration with Eric Perrott.
Elon Musk recently rebranded Twitter to “X” and announced that he wants the social media company to be an everything app, allowing its users to do everything from communicate, shop, watch entertainment and bank from one platform. The Wall Street Journal and Josh Gerben discussed what the rebrand potentially means for the social media company’s trademark strategy.
Elon Musk recently announced his decision to rebrand Twitter to X. The company will have a long road to owning trademark registrations to protect the new brand. Reuters spoke with Josh Gerben about the potential legal challenges the company could face in an attempt to protect the new brand with trademark registrations.
Elon Musk recently announced that he would rebrand the Twitter platform to “X” and unveiled the new logo. The X logo, which resembles a Unicode character, may be difficult to protect with a trademark registration, especially since rival Meta, already owns a trademark for an “X” logo. Business Insider spoke with trademark attorney Josh Gerben about some of the challenges the X logo might face to become federally registered with the USPTO.
Taco John’s, which owned the trademark registration for “Taco Tuesday” in all states but New Jersey, has announced that it will be abandoning its registration. The restaurant chain explained that legal fees involved in fighting the Cancellation, initiated by Taco Bell, would be too expensive and would be making a donation to a non-profit instead. CNN spoke about Taco John’s decision with trademark attorney Josh Gerben.
Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie, is attempting to block the registration of a “BRBY” trademark, filed by Burberry. Mattel claims that if registered, the “BRBY” trademark could cause consumers to confuse the brands. Reuters discussed Mattel’s case with trademark attorney Josh Gerben.
Barbie manufacturer, Mattel recently filed a Notice of Opposition against a trademark application filed by Burberry. Mattel claims the trademark, “BRBY,” is phonetically identical to its Barbie brand, especially as there are no vowels to guide the pronunciation of the word. AdAge spoke to trademark attorney Josh Gerben about Mattel’s brand protection strategy.
A 15-year partnership between Diageo and Sean “Diddy” Combs has ended with a racial discrimination lawsuit. Combs has accused the company of not marketing his spirit brands in the same way it marketed other brands. CNN and Josh Gerben discussed the potential reason for the end of the partnership.
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