“Grumpy Cat” Wins Copyright Infringement Lawsuit
If you spend much time on the internet, you are likely familiar with “Grumpy Cat.” She is the famous feline known for her memes and social media presence, and whose real name is Tardar Sauce. Last week, a California district court decided in favor of Grumpy Cat and her owner, Tabatha Bundesen, in an intellectual […]
Trademark Battle over the “GOLDEN KNIGHTS” Heats Up
The trademark dispute between the Las Vegas Golden Knights and the United States Army escalated this week, as the U.S Department of Army filed an Opposition (.PDF) to the Golden Knights’ proposed trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Golden Knights applied for registration of the trademarks GOLDEN KNIGHTS and LAS VEGAS […]
ARTPARTNERING Program Joins Forces with Local Businesses, Including LoTempio Law
We sat down with our clients Mary Ouimette-Kinney and Larry Kinney of the University Heights Arts Association to learn more about their programs, and their experience as an arts organization trying to expand their reach within the community, while also protecting their intellectual property interests. Tell us about your business and program. How did your […]
Trademark Protection and Personal Names
How much trademark protection do you have in your own last name? Last week, The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board affirmed their decision to refuse to register the proposed trademark “CREPES BONAPARTE” for “food truck services; mobile catering services.” The Board decided that the proposed mark is likely to cause confusion with the already registered “CAFÉ BONAPARTE” trademark for […]
Interview with Inventor and Animal-Lover, Terri Swiatek
Our client, entrepreneur and inventor Terri Swiatek, is an animal lover who decided that her rescue dog Teeko deserved a better breed of toy to play with. Luckily, Terri had the drive, the resources, and the entrepreneurial spirit to make Teeko’s dream a reality. Terri has developed “tugrrr”, a type of dog toy that allows […]
A Graphic History of Patent Law
A Graphic History of Patent Law by University of Southern California We post a lot about modern patent law issues, but sometimes it helps to take a step back and look at the bigger picture of the origins of patent law and its long, rich history. Recently, the University of Southern California put together a helpful […]
“Blurred Lines”: Inspiration or Infringement?
This week, a federal judge in Los Angeles indicated that he is unlikely to grant a summary judgment motion in favor of Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams in their ongoing plagiarism dispute with the heirs of the legendary Marvin Gaye. If you have been following this case, you know that the issue revolves around two […]