All articles tagged with #trademark infringement
A court ruled Molly Tea copied Louis Vuitton's four-petal flower logo and ordered 10.3 million yuan in damages, a ban on using the logo, and a public apology; the decision sparked online debate about copyright protection, with some defending the design as inspired by Chinese artefacts, and reports noted that only the Chinese-character 'Molly Tea' mark was registered while other applications were rejected.
The New York Knicks sent a cease-and-desist letter to Aber Kawas’ campaign after promotional materials used the Knicks logo with the team name replaced by “Kawas,” accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, false association, and unfair competition. Kawas is the Democrat nominee for New York Senate District 12 and has been backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani; the Knicks say they’re not endorsing any candidate and demanded removal of all materials using Knicks intellectual property and to stop further use. The dispute echoes a prior similar issue involving Mamdani’s campaigns and underscores tensions between the campaign and the sports organization over IP rights.
The New York Knicks’ legal team sent a cease-and-desist to Aber Kawas, a Mamdani-backed NY state Senate candidate, demanding removal of campaign materials that used a doctored Knicks logo, accusing the campaign of trademark infringement, false advertising, and false association with the team. Kawas’ campaign had circulated stickers and social posts mimicking Knicks branding; Knicks MSG says they are not endorsing Kawas and declined further comment.
Dua Lipa filed a federal lawsuit against Samsung accusing the company of copyright and trademark infringement and misappropriating her likeness by using her image on TV box packaging, claiming it boosted Samsung’s sales; Samsung declined to comment; Lipa seeks at least $15 million in damages and a permanent injunction to stop further use, with boxes already distributed in the US including at Walmart.
Dua Lipa has filed a federal lawsuit in the Central District of California accusing Samsung of using a photo of her on cardboard TV packaging without permission. The complaint cites copyright infringement, trademark infringement, and violation of her right of publicity, seeking at least $15 million in damages; Samsung has said nothing publicly due to ongoing litigation.
Texas-based Buc-ee’s filed a federal trademark lawsuit in Atlanta accusing Teddy’s Market of using a confusingly similar beaver-like mascot and branding that could mislead customers, seeking to block Teddy’s from registering its mark and to recover damages as Buc-ee’s expands in Georgia; Teddy’s contends consumers can distinguish between the brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.