Author Archives: Mathew Lombard

Adobe Under Fire

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Mathew Lombard

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 … Continue reading →

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Iron Maiden Files TM Infringement Suit

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Mathew Lombard

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.

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The Credit Card Trademark

Posted on April 24, 2019 by Mathew Lombard

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

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Beyoncé Trademark Suit

Posted on December 30, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

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 … Continue reading →

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Eiffel Tower Copyright?

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

Sharing a photo of the Eiffel Tower by night on social media, without paying for it, could get you into big trouble. Even if it’s just a holiday memento. Ooh la la… …source…

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Apple’s GC Retires

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

Bruce Sewell, Apple’s’s general counsel since 2009, announced his retirement Friday after eight years as captain of Apple’s legal and security affairs. …source…

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“Naked” Licenses

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

Failure to exert quality control, or otherwise properly supervise the nature and quality of a licensee’s use of your trademarks, results in what’s known as a “naked license” that can strip your company (or client) of its trademark rights. Why … Continue reading →

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CSL Returns…for BMW

Posted on October 7, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

It appears that BMW has filed three applications filed by BMW for the trademark CSL in the United States. Filed on 19 April 2017, the marks are M2 CSL, M4 CSL, and M8 CSL. CSL is an acronym for Coupe Sport Leightbau, or … Continue reading →

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Be Vigilant!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

Protecting a brand is not easy; it requires diligence and strategy. Unlike owners of other forms of intellectual property, trademark holders have an affirmative duty to police their trademarks, and can lose trademark rights if they fail to do so. … Continue reading →

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When Filing Maintenance Documents: Beware!

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Mathew Lombard

1613.17(a) Correcting Deficiencies in Affidavits or Declarations Timely Filed Within the Periods Set Forth in § 71(a) of the Act If the affidavit or declaration is filed during the periods set forth in § 71(a) of the Act (i.e., during … Continue reading →

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