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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 … Continue reading →

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 … Continue reading →

After being passed unanimously by the U.S. Senate, the House of Representatives voted 410-2 to approve the “Defend Trade Secrets Act” (“DTSA”). The legislation, which is supported by the Obama administration, would open the door for companies to sue in federal … Continue reading →

On March 31, 2016, the Federal Circuit held that willfulness is a requirement in order to award a trademark plaintiff the infringer’s profits (disgorgement of profits). The district court reduced Romag’s damages award, holding as a matter of law that … Continue reading →