A judge ruled that the Boy Scouts could describe its activities as “scouting” without reference to gender and that “there are no issues to be tried.”
Tag Archives: Trademarks and Trade Names
Apps and Oranges: Behind Apple’s ‘Bullying’ on Trademarks
The company has opposed singer-songwriters, school districts and food blogs for trying to trademark names or logos featuring an apple — or a pear or pineapple.
The Most Prized Watch Brands You’ve Never Heard Of
The rising prices of Rolexes and Pateks have collectors turning to what one expert called “the dead brands society.”
Can Peloton Sue Over Its ‘And Just Like That’ Appearance?
A Peloton stationary bike played a pivotal role on the new HBO Max “Sex and the City” revival, whose premiere preceded a drop in the company’s stock price on Friday.
Lululemon Sues Peloton Over Patent Infringement
Lululemon accused Peloton, the fitness company best known for its stationary bikes, of infringing on patents for a new line of leggings and sports bras.
Cleveland Baseball Will Share ‘Guardians’ Name With Roller Derby Team
The settlement of a federal lawsuit will allow the Major League Baseball franchise to move forward with renaming its team, amid a reckoning over symbols of racism.
Facebook’s Meta: How Designers View the New Logo and Brand
The emblem for Facebook’s new parent company is built for the metaverse, even if it disappoints in the real world.
8 Companies That Changed Their Names to Signal a Strategy Shift
Facebook said on Thursday that it was rebranding as Meta, taking a step to distance itself from the controversies it faces. How has this corporate strategy worked for other companies?
Here Are 8 Companies That Changed Their Names to Signal a Strategy Shift
Facebook said on Thursday that it was rebranding as Meta, taking a step to distance itself from the controversies it faces. How has this corporate strategy worked for other companies?
Cleveland Guardians Roller Derby Team Sues Over M.L.B. Team’s Name Change
“To be blunt, Plaintiff was here first,” the Cleveland Guardians roller derby team said in filing a suit claiming trademark infringement.
Valentino Wants Everyone to Get Vaxxed — and Cloned
How an upstart label joined forces with the Italian luxury brand to create some very of-the-moment sweats.
Black Irish, Mariah Carey’s New Liquor, Can’t Be Sold in Ireland
A trademark dispute with an Irish company has prevented the singer’s new line of Irish cream liqueur from reaching customers in Ireland or the rest of the European Union.
Australian Leather Loses Ugg Trademark Battle
The case hit a nerve for Australians, who consider the footwear a national, if unfashionable, symbol. But the brand’s owner in the United States had mounted a legal challenge against the idea that “ugg” is a generic term.
Nike Agrees to Settlement with ‘Satan Shoes’ Maker MSCHF
The unauthorized sneakers, which contain a drop of blood and cost $1,018, sold out in less than a minute last month.
Guess Withdraws Its Telfar Lookalike Bag
Copycatting has social media consequences. After the BeyHive and the Rihanna Navy — the Telfar tribe?
Cleveland Spiders? A Fan in Washington Seeks a Trademark.
Arlen Love applied for the Cleveland Spiders trademark. The Cleveland sports fan insists it is about love, not profit potential.
Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender Neutral
Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo “to promote gender equality and inclusion,’’ the company said.
Mr. Potato Head Brand Goes Gender Neutral
Hasbro is dropping the Mr. from the Mr. Potato Head brand name and logo “to promote gender equality and inclusion,’’ the company said.
Chief of Cherokee Nation Asks Jeep to Stop Using Tribe’s Name
The carmaker that owns Jeep defended its use of the Native American tribe’s name on its S.U.V. and said it was “committed to a respectful and open dialogue.”
In Pasadena, Moving the Rose Bowl Makes For Unusual Rancor
The Rose Bowl moved to Texas from California to accommodate fans. But in Pasadena, city officials worried the maneuver could threaten its long-held ties to the game.
The Girl Scouts Accuse the Boy Scouts of Unfair Competition in Trademark Dispute
The use of the terms “scouts” and “scouting” in the recruitment of girls is a focus of a legal and public relations feud between the organizations.
‘I Was Selling Honey to Survive.’ Then Mel Gibson Threatened to Sue.
A single mother in Chile began selling organic honey from home during quarantine, using the actor’s name as a play on words. His lawyer was not amused.
Diane von Furstenberg’s Brand Is Left Exposed by the Pandemic
The fashion designer’s potent personal profile obscured the fact that her company, DVF, had been losing money for years. The coronavirus crisis changed all that.
Overlooked No More: Nancy Green, the ‘Real Aunt Jemima’
A nanny and cook, she played the part as the pancake flour company that employed her perpetuated a racial stereotype. She died 97 years ago in Chicago.
A Team by Any Other Name Is Fine, It Turns Out
The Washington N.F.L. franchise is picking a new name. As other pro franchises have learned, the process of rebranding can be as unique as the result.
In Campaign Against Racism, Team Names Get New Scrutiny
It is not just the N.F.L.’s Washington team that could get a name change. A number of schools are also reconsidering nicknames, though some are resisting any switch.
‘Inappropriate’ Eskimo Pie Name Will Be Retired, Company Says
As worldwide demonstrations denounce racism, the company behind the nearly 100-year-old frozen treat said it was time to rename a brand considered culturally insensitive.
Aunt Jemima Is Gone, Time to End Other Racist Branding
Companies and sports teams are trying to correct America’s painful history of overtly hurtful advertising. But not all.
A Feud in Wolf-Kink Erotica Raises a Deep Legal Question
What do copyright and authorship mean in the crowdsourced realm known as the Omegaverse?
Zoom, Xoom, Züm: Why Does Every Start-Up Sound Fast Now?
An investigation into Zoomd, Zoomi, Zoomy and Zoomies. Also, Zoomin. And Zoomvy and Zoomly. And …
Supreme Court Hears First Arguments via Phone
The conference call started with the usual Oyez! chant, but that was almost the only traditional thing about the arguments in a trademark case.
The Difference Between Copyrights, Trademarks and Patents
Whether you’re an inventor, a writer or an artist, you need to know what these each mean — and which you need to protect your work.