inclusion of a hashtag symbol has no bearing whatsoever on whether a trademark registration is granted or not, as the symbol itself is not regarded as distinctive.” “Nevertheless, if brand owners can
Bentley Motors has lost a 20-year trademark battle against family-run business Bentley Clothing, and will no longer able to use or sell its branded clothing. The luxury car manufacturer has been
the logo for 15 years, after receiving approval from China’s national trademark office. “There were disputes many years ago over whether our trademark constitutes infringement, but our trademark has
FOX Searchlight has filed an application to secure the trademark for "OK Boomer," the popular catchphrase being used to denigrate members of the generation born between 1946 and 1964. Trademark
Milkcrate Athletics, a New York City-based fashion brand, has taken athletics company Under Armour to court over trademark infringement, just one week after accusing Adidas of copying its logo. Both
Disney has filed a notice of opposition at the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) against Chinese supply chain management company Qianhai Qisheng regarding its contentious ‘Hakuna Matata
Community First Credit Union has successfully won its court case against Bendigo Bank, which will see the non-major bank stripped of its exclusive trademark on the phrase “community bank”. The credit
Disney has cited its own controversial trademark ‘Hakuna Matata’ in an opposition against a Chinese company’s US trademark application. Shenzen-based Qianhai Qisheng Supply Chain Management Shenzhen
Electronic Arts has secured a trademark for the name "Plants vs. Zombies: Battle for Neighborville". The filing - which popped up on the European Union's Intellectual Property Office records earlier
representing "the silhouettes of two pregnant women". Baby goods chain Baby Bunting lodged applications with IP Australia in November 2019 to trademark the letters 'BB' in a logo that reflects the shapes