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culture-and-trends12 days ago•3 min saved

Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark

A Las Vegas performer, Maren Wade, has filed a federal trademark lawsuit in California alleging Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl branding is confusingly similar to Wade’s established Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. Wade seeks a permanent injunction against using the mark on goods and services, disgorgement of profits, and a jury trial, naming Swift’s affiliated entities; Swift’s team reportedly continued use after the USPTO flagged potential confusion and declined the mark, with no immediate comment from involved parties.

via NBC News|

#confessions-of-a-showgirl #culture-and-trends #las-vegas-showgirl

entertainment12 days ago•32 min saved

Taylor Swift Faces Trademark Battle Over The Life of a Showgirl Album

Taylor Swift and UMG Recordings are being sued by Maren Wade, who claims the album title The Life of a Showgirl infringes her trademark and could confuse consumers with her Showgirl brand; Wade, a columnist and former America’s Got Talent contestant, seeks damages and an injunction, noting that Swift’s registration attempts were previously denied for similarity to Wade’s phrase. Swift could buy out Wade’s claim or contest the case in court, and she already holds numerous trademark registrations.

via Yahoo|

#entertainment #maren-wade #taylor-swift

pop-culture12 days ago•19 min saved

Las Vegas Showgirl Alleges Taylor Swift Trademark Infringement

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade, who trademarked the brand name Confessions of a Showgirl after a Las Vegas Weekly column and a touring show, has filed a trademark infringement suit against Taylor Swift, arguing that Swift’s album title The Life of a Showgirl and related merchandise overlap with Wade’s brand and target the same fan base. Wade seeks damages and an injunction to stop using the title for goods and services in the future; TMZ has cited the court filings in reporting on the case.

via Complex|

#confessions-of-a-showgirl #maren-wade #pop-culture

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Smucker's Sues Trader Joe’s Over Uncrustables Copycat Products

J.M. Smucker Co. has filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, alleging that their new frozen peanut butter and jelly sandwiches infringe on its Uncrustables trademarks in design and packaging, seeking damages and destruction of infringing products.

via CNN|

#business #food-packaging #smucker

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Smucker's Sues Trader Joe's Over Uncrustables Copycat Products

Smucker's has sued Trader Joe's, alleging that their 'Crustless peanut butter and strawberry jam' sandwiches infringe on the trademarks and product design of Smucker's popular Uncrustables sandwiches, seeking to stop sales and obtain damages.

via MLive.com|

#business #lawsuit #smuckers

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Apple Sues Apple Cinemas Over Trademark Dispute

Apple Cinemas, a theater chain unrelated to Apple Inc., has responded to a lawsuit from Apple alleging trademark infringement, asserting that their name reflects their geographic roots and is distinct from Apple Inc., with no intent to cause consumer confusion. The company emphasizes its long-standing independent status and commitment to growing its brand in good faith.

via The Verge|

#apple-cinemas #apple-lawsuit #brand-identity

business8 months ago•1 min saved

Apple Sues Apple Cinemas Over Trademark and Copyright Disputes

Apple is suing Apple Cinemas over trademark infringement, alleging the theater chain's efforts to expand nationwide have caused consumer confusion and diluted Apple's brand, especially with recent theater openings near Apple's headquarters.

via The Verge|

#apple #apple-cinemas #brand-confusion

business8 months ago•3 min saved

Apple Sues Apple Cinemas Over Trademark Dispute

Apple has filed a lawsuit against the movie theater chain Apple Cinemas, alleging trademark infringement and consumer confusion, as the theater chain plans to expand with locations near Apple stores and uses a similar name and logo. Apple seeks to stop the use of its name and damages, emphasizing its strong brand protection efforts.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#apple-cinemas #brand-confusion #business

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Sues Apple Cinemas Over Trademark Dispute

Apple Computer has sued a Walpole-based chain operating 'Apple Cinemas' theaters, alleging trademark infringement and consumer confusion, especially as the theaters use Apple branding and logos, which could harm Apple's reputation. The company seeks a court order to stop the use of the Apple name and recover damages.

via Universal Hub ||

#apple #apple-cinemas #brand-confusion

business8 months ago•2 min saved

Columbia Sportswear Files Lawsuit Against Columbia University Over Trademark Dispute

Columbia Sportswear has sued Columbia University for trademark infringement, alleging the university's merchandise resembles its own and breaches a prior agreement on the use of the 'Columbia' name, potentially causing brand confusion and harm. The lawsuit seeks to halt sales, recall products, and damages, amid ongoing legal and financial issues faced by the university.

via theguardian.com|

#business #columbia-sportswear #columbia-university

legal8 months ago•4 min saved

Apple Files Lawsuit Against 'Apple Cinemas' Over Trademark Dispute

Apple has filed a lawsuit against the small movie theater chain Apple Cinemas in Massachusetts, alleging trademark infringement and consumer confusion, especially as the chain plans to expand nationwide near Apple's retail locations. Despite warnings and trademark denials, Apple Cinemas continues to use the name, prompting Apple to seek legal remedies including an injunction and damages.

via MacRumors|

#apple #apple-cinemas #lawsuit

entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

Chris Brown and Live Nation Sued Over 'Breezy Bowl XX' Tour Copyright

Chris Brown and Live Nation are sued by Breezy Swimwear for trademark infringement over the 'Breezy Bowl XX' tour branding, with the swimwear company claiming their 'Breezy Bowl' brand has been in use since 2018 and that Brown's branding causes confusion and damages their reputation.

via TMZ|

#breezy-bowl-xx #breezy-swimwear #chris-brown

business9 months ago•2 min saved

Lululemon Sues Costco Over Alleged Product Imitations

Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco, accusing the retail giant of selling clothing that infringes on its trademarks and design patents, with the company seeking damages and a jury trial after Costco sold allegedly similar products like pants and jackets.

via Investopedia|

#apparel #business #costco

business10 months ago•1 min saved

Mondelēz Sues Aldi Over Alleged Packaging Copycat

Mondelez International is suing Aldi for allegedly copying its snack packaging, including Oreos and other brands, claiming the packaging is confusing consumers and dilutes their trademarks. Mondelez seeks damages and an injunction to stop Aldi from selling these copycat products.

via Newser|

#aldi #business #consumer-confusion

business10 months ago•2 min saved

Mondelez Sues Aldi Over Packaging Similarities to Oreo and Chips Ahoy

Mondelez has sued Aldi, alleging that Aldi's store-brand snack packaging copies Mondelez's branding, potentially confusing consumers and harming Mondelez's brands. The lawsuit seeks damages and an injunction to stop Aldi from selling the infringing products, highlighting ongoing issues with store-brand packaging similarities.

via CNN|

#aldi #business #mondelez