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Trademarks
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South China Morning Postworld3 days ago
Zhejiang University Registers Eagle Emblem as Trademark After Unauthorized Use by Companies
Zhejiang University registered the eagle pattern from its school emblem as a trademark at the end of 2025. The registration follows use of the design by small companies and comes amid noted visual similarity to the Giorgio Armani logo. The topic received more than 400 million vie…
New York Postbusiness14 days ago
Former Modell's owner closes week-old Knicks T-shirt site after cease-and-desist
The former owner of Modell's Sporting Goods shut down a website selling Knicks-themed merchandise one week after launch. The action followed a cease-and-desist letter from the current owner citing trademark and contract issues.
cicnews.comsports15 days agoUpdated
USPTO Issues Initial Refusal on Caleb Williams 'Iceman' Trademark Application
The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued an initial refusal Wednesday to Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams' application to trademark the word Iceman. The decision cited a 1988 registration held by LaCrosse Footwear for insulated boots.
gamesindustry.bizsports15 days agoUpdated
U.S. Patent Office Denies MLB Trademark Application for 'Play Ball'
The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected Major League Baseball's 2022 application to trademark the phrase 'Play Ball' for clothing. The denial, issued Friday, cited the term's widespread everyday use across multiple sources. MLB has three months to request reconside…
eonline.comworld18 days ago
Church Sues Podcast Over Use of Mormon Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints filed suit in April against four podcasters, including the Mormon Stories program, alleging unauthorized use of its former name and branding. The defendants have filed a counter-claim asserting that the term belongs to the public.
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness42 days ago
Patagonia Sues Drag Performer Pattie Gonia for Trademark Infringement After Apparel Sales and Filing
Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pattie Gonia in January. The case centers on the use of the name for apparel sales and events.
Forbesbusiness44 days ago
Pattie Gonia Sues Patagonia Over Drag Persona Trademark Dispute
Patagonia filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Wyn Wiley in January 2026. Wiley performs as Pattie Gonia and began selling apparel under that name in 2025.
news.google.comtechnology56 days ago
Tesla Files Trademark Applications for Terafab Wordmark and Logo
Tesla filed trademark applications for the wordmark "Tesla Terafab" and a TERAFAB logo. The filings were submitted on Monday.
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teslarati.comai67 days ago
SpaceX Files Trademark for SpaceXAI AI Division
SpaceX has filed a trademark application for the wordmark SpaceXAI, which will encompass its artificial intelligence products following the dissolution of xAI as a separate entity. The trademark filing details extensive satellite-based data center services, orbital computing infr…
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foxnews.comai68 days ago
Taylor Swift and Matthew McConaughey File Trademarks for Voice and Likeness
Actor Matthew McConaughey has received U.S. trademark registrations for his image, voice and catchphrases. Singer Taylor Swift has filed applications for trademarks covering her name, voice and likeness. The moves are part of efforts by some celebrities to address unauthorized us…
finance70 days ago
Tesla Files Trademark Application for New Roadster Logo
The company submitted a trademark application in late April for a new logo tied to its next-generation Roadster electric vehicle. The filing covers electric vehicles, charging equipment, apparel and infant clothing. The sports car was first announced in 2017 and has faced multipl…
rte.ieai79 days ago
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice, Image with USPTO
Taylor Swift's company submitted applications for two sound trademarks covering her voice and one visual trademark depicting her on stage. The filings, made on April 24, come amid past instances of AI misuse involving her likeness. Similar protections were recently secured by act…
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Semaforbusiness78 days agoUpdated
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice and Image to Protect Against AI Misuse
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering her voice and a stage image. The move aims to safeguard against artificial intelligence deepfakes, following similar actions by actor Matthew McConaug…
Nbc Newsai79 days ago
Taylor Swift Files Trademarks for Voice Clips and Image to Protect Likeness
Taylor Swift's company submitted three trademark applications to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on April 24, 2026, covering audio clips of her voice and a promotional photograph. The filings aim to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI concerns. Similar protections w…
New York Postpolitics83 days ago
USPTO Again Rejects McDonald's 'Extra Value Meal' Trademark as Merely Descriptive
The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected McDonald's trademark application for 'Extra Value Meal' on April 14, 2026, citing its descriptive nature. McDonald's has used the phrase for 30 years and argues it has acquired distinctiveness. The company filed an amendment…