THE PRINCIPAL REGISTER

The TMA became law on December 27, 2020 and will be implemented by December 27, 2021. https://www.uspto.gov/trademarks/laws/2020-modernization-act

The Federal Circuit affirmed the TTAB’s dismissal of an opposition proceeding brought by the gas station chain QuikTrip against one of its rival’s registrations that covered its food operations. http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/opinions-orders/20-1304.OPINION.1-7-2021_1713761.pdf

Last week, Adobe began contacting users of its older versions of Adobe Creative Cloud products informing them that they were no longer licensed to use anything but the most recent versions of the software.

While Adobe claims that this change is for the benefit of the end users, some information suggests otherwise. Indeed, one Twitter customer service response follows:

Customers who continue to use or deploy unauthorized versions of Creative Cloud may face potential claims of infringement by third parties. We cannot comment on claims of third party infringement, as it concerns ongoing litigation.

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Iron Maiden is suing video game company 3D Realms over the name of its game Ion Maiden, which it describes as an “incredibly blatant” infringement on Iron Maiden’s trademark.

Can’t believe Capital One hasn’t taken action again this.

The TTAB denied Beyoncé’s request to seal the date and time of her deposition concerning “her” BLUE IVY CARTER trademark.

The motion for the protective order was denied by the Trademark Trial & Appeal Board, who ruled earlier this week that they didn’t find the arguments about Beyonce’s fears for her family’s safety persuasive.

The singer’s lawyer argued that keeping the details private would “reduce the dangerous pandemonium that so often marks Mrs. Carter’s public appearances.” Of course, a deposition is hardly a “public appearance”.

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