Thomas Pink v. Victoria’s Secret Victoria’s Secret and high-end clothier Thomas Pink have been engaged in litigation in the UK concerning the rights to the trademark PINK when used in connection with clothing. Now Victoria’s Secret has filed a lawsuit against Thomas Pink in US Federal Court relating to the same dispute.
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Hells Angels Play Nice With Toys “R” Us
July 25, 2013
Hells Angels Play Nice With Toys “R” Us Just another day in the trademark world: everyone’s favorite motorcycle club recently clashed with Toys “R” Us and a yo-yo company.
Entrepreneur Magazine – Trademark Bully?
July 11, 2013
Entrepreneur Magazine – Trademark Bully? Is “entrepreneur” a generic term or a trademark? That question presented itself to San Diego-based…what’s another word for entrepreneur?…Ray Hivoral, founder of the San Diego Entrepreneur Center and San Diego Entrepreneur Day. Mr. Hivoral recently received a cease and desist letter from attorneys representing Entrepreneur Media, Inc. (“EMI”), publishers of Entrepreneur Magazine, demanding that he stop using the word “Entrepreneur” in connection with his services. Can Entrepreneur magazine really stop this entrepreneur? Read on…and yes, I’m already sick of typing “entrepreneur.”
Wendy’s Frosty Lawsuit
June 26, 2013
Wendy’s Frosty Lawsuit Wendy’s has kicked off the Summer frozen treat season by suing a competitor for knocking off its famous “Frosty” trademark and trade dress. United Dairy Products, makers of Homemade brand ice cream, have allegedly been selling “Frosty” and “Frosty Malts” in packaging strongly reminiscent of Wendy’s familiar yellow-and-red cups since 2005. Does Wendy’s have a case against their sweet, frozen competitor?
