THE JOINT Denied Trademark Protection
The Federal Circuit recently upheld a decision by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) that the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas,…
Buccaneers to Sign Tom Brady as Quarterback
While the official announcement has yet to be made, all indications are that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will sign with the Tampa Bay…
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The Masters Green Jacket Recognized as Distinctive Trade Dress
Augusta National Inc. recently received a trademark for the iconic Green Jacket presented to every winner of the Masters Golf Tournament since 1949. Augusta National…
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Graffiti Artists Win $6.75 Million Under Visual Artists Rights Act
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit recently upheld a verdict for $6.75 million against a New York City real estate developer who…
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Generic is Generic…Or Maybe Not
Can placing .com at the end of a generic term turn the term into a source-identifier that is capable of being afforded trademark protection? That…