Trade Secrets Triumph: Mega RMB201.54m Verdict
On January 17, 2024, the Supreme People’s Court of China (“SPC”) published its decision upholding a ruling in favor of Sennics Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. ...
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Ninth Circuit’s decision “RAW”ks trademark world: BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP v. Central Agriculture, Inc.
In April, the Ninth Circuit issued a precedential decision, BBK Tobacco & Foods LLP , in that could change the course of a trademark applicant’s ability to register a mark. BBK Tobacco ...
Trademarks and NFTs: The battle over “MetaBirkin” NFTs continues
** This article was drafted by Logan Woodward, a Summer Associate in NRF’s Minneapolis Office. Logan is supervised by attorneys who are licensed in the State of Texas.The MetaBirkin ...
Supreme Court Rules Section 2(c) of Lanham Act Constitutional and TRUMP TOO SMALL Not Registrable
** Logan Woodward, a Summer Associate in NRF’s Minneapolis Office, assisted with this article. Logan is supervised by attorneys who are licensed in the State of Texas. **In June 2024, the ...
10th Circuit Moves Forward with Supreme Court Directive: Domestic Anchor Required for Lanham Act Application
** Drew Engel, a Summer Associate in NRF’s Minneapolis office, assisted with this article. Drew is supervised by attorneys who are licensed in the state of Texas.**The Tenth Circuit’s ...
How DC and Marvel lost their “Superheroes” shield
Superbabies Limited (“Superbabies”) creates comics called “The Super Babies,” featuring a team of superhero babies. On May 14, 2024, Superbabies filed a heavily animated ...
Reputation Reaches Across Borders: TTAB’s Ruling Charts New Course for Foreign Marks
The Board’s DecisionIn a significant precedential ruling, Plumrose Holding Ltd. v. USA Ham LLC, No. 91272970, 2025 WL 248763, at *1 (Jan. 17, 2025), the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board ...
Be aware of the PRC trade mark office’s adjustments to practice regarding non-use cancellation
The Chinese New Year is generally seen by those celebrating it as a time for reflection, change and improvement. For the 2025 Chinese New Year, the China National Intellectual Property ...
TTAB Draws the Line on “See Prior Arguments”
In a precedential opinion issued June 6, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s (“USPTO”) Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) affirmed the ...
Never Give Up: How SIDECAR SLIDER BAR Proves Persistence Pays Off in Trademark Prosecution
Bucking the trend of recent Section(d) refusal affirmances, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) delivered a surprising victory to the applicant in In re Restaurant Concept ...
The Briefing: Affiliate Marketing vs Retail Services – TTAB’s Landmark Ruling
Find out why Gabby’s Table was denied registration in a major Trademark decision that impacts affiliate marketing. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Jamie Lincenberg break down what ...
The Briefing: Thirsty for Clarity – Brand Confusion In The Beverage Category
The Trademark Trial and Appeal Board often consider wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages related when determining the likelihood of confusion despite there being no per se rule on the matter. ...
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