Trenam Law IP

  • Section 512 of the DMCA Could Use Some Fine Tuning

    The Copyright Office recently published a roughly 200-page report that analyses section 512 of the Digital Copyright Millennium Act (DCMA). The report focuses on determining whether the section is working for everyone, a question posed by Congress. In its report, the Copyright Office finds “that the balance Congress intended when it established the section 512… Read full article

  • Titleist scored another design patent

    On May 19, 2021 Titleist scored another design patent on one of its iron designs. The patent covers the design of Titleist’s 620 CB irons. Titleist describes the irons as having a “classic cavity” that “stay[s] true to everything players have come to trust from this classic model, with distinct refinements that make them better… Read full article

  • District Court Dismisses Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against National Geographic

    Recently, the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado granted National Geographic Partners, LLC’s motion to dismiss a trademark infringement lawsuit filed by Marty Stouffer and Marty Stouffer Productions, LTD (Stouffer) (Stouffer et al. v. National Geographic Partners, LLC et. al.). Stouffer alleged infringement of its trademark WILD AMERICA. The Court dismissed the lawsuit… Read full article

  • Apple, Google Sued for Copyright Infringement

    In 2015, French video game developer Ubisoft released Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege. The game released to critical acclaim, winning the Best PC Game at the Game Critics Awards. Utilizing a game-as-a-service model, Rainbow Six Siege boasts more than 55 million registered players, 5 years after the game’s release. In April 2020, a competing, strikingly… Read full article

  • LeBron’s Shot to Register TACO TUESDAY is Blocked

    Everybody loves tacos, especially on Tuesdays, and especially LeBron James. See for yourself: LeBron’s Taco Tuesday Instagram posts have amassed a cult following. His infamous “Taaacccoooo Tuuueesssdddaaayyy!” chants bring much needed positivity to the world and put smiles on millions of faces. Indeed, the NBA superstar’s social media posts have become so popular that LeBron… Read full article

  • Rivian Patented a Swing and Drop Tailgate

    In February 2020, Rivian patented a swing and drop tailgate. The unique tailgate has dual functionality. One function is to operate similar to a traditional tailgate by rotating about a hinge into a horizontal orientation. The second, more unique function, includes the tailgate remaining in a generally vertical orientation while swinging out past the rear… Read full article

  • Supreme Court Sides With Lucky Brand

    A long-standing trademark battle continues to rage on between Lucky Brand Dungarees, Inc. and Marcel Fashions Group, Inc. At the heart of the dispute is a whole lot of “Luck.” In particular, Marcel owns the registered trademark GET LUCKY for clothing. Lucky Brand has the registered mark LUCKY BRAND.   After a series of lawsuits between… Read full article

  • Antetokounmpo Defends Greek Freak Trademark

    Milwaukee Bucks superstar MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo recently filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Fan Closet, LLC. Antetokounmpo alleges in the complaint that the Fan Closet, LLC sold merchandise using his trademark GREEK FREAK without obtaining his permission. He is asking for injunctive relief as well as seeking monetary damages and attorney’s fees. Antetokounmpo earned… Read full article