“One Love” Indeed – Bob Marley Estate Sues Chicken Chain The estate of Bob Marley has filed suit against a Louisiana-based chicken finger restaurant chain, Raising Cane’s, over Raising Cane’s registration and use of the trademark ONE LOVE. Whose rights to “One Love” are superior, and why did the Marley estate wait so long to take action?
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Trademark Law: STARBUCKS Loses “CHARBUCKS” Claim
December 10, 2013
STARBUCKS Loses “CHARBUCKS” Claim In good news for those who like to root for the small family business over the big corporate monolith, Starbucks recently lost a claim in the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals against a Tuftonboro, New Hampshire company who sold their coffee under the brand name “Mr. Charbucks.” The case illustrates the challenges in asserting a case of trademark dilution – but were there any real winners, after 12 years of legal battling?
Blockbuster is Closing – Trademark Implications?
November 12, 2013
Blockbuster is Closing – Trademark Implications? Way back in the summer of 1994, I worked at a Blockbuster video store. It was one of the highlights of my distinguished career in show business (I’m sure my Lifetime Achievement Oscar is right around the corner). So it hit me just a bit harder than I would have expected when I read the news that Blockbuster is finally shutting its video stores. What are the trademark implications of a move like this?
Announcing Of Counsel Relationship with David Branfman, Esq.
October 30, 2013
I’m excited to announce a big development for my firm: I’ve entered into an “Of Counsel” relationship with Branfman Law Group, P.C. David Branfman is a highly regarded attorney with experience in the fields of intellectual property, entertainment law, and business law. David and I have known each other for several years and have worked on a variety of projects together. This step will allow us to offer a greater array of services to our clients and to bring our firms closer together. An “Of Counsel” relationship between attorneys and firms is one that is close, continuing, and personal, and…
