商標登録insideNews: Adidas Files Logo Trademark Issue Against LIV Golf | frontofficesports.com

Adidas opposed Mark L as the LIV Golf Logo

Adidas claims the LIV Golf’s “L” logo is “confusingly similar” to the sportswear brand’s iconic three-stripe logo. i)Adidas claims that LIV Golf’s “L” logo is “confusingly similar” to its iconic three-stripe logo. ii)LIV Golf star Dustin Johnson was an Adidas ambassador for 15 years before parting ways with the company in February.

情報源: Adidas Files Logo Trademark Issue Against LIV Golf

Opposition
adidas AG, adidas International Marketing BV v. LIV GOLF INCORPORATED; LIV Golf Inc.
Number: 91287213
Filing Date: 09/18/2023
Status: Pending

Adidas vs LIV Golf: Dustin Johnson & Sergio dropped!, 9:29 Adidas opposed Mark L as the LIV Golf Logo

Adidas vs LIV Golf: Dustin Johnson & Sergio dropped!

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商標登録insideNews: Saints, Bucs Battle Over Trademark | Sports Illustrated

Saints and Bucs Dispute over TM KREWE

An NFC South battle is brewing off the gridiron between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Bucs that could land the franchises in court over using the trademarked name “KREWE.”  New Orleanians and the Gulf Coast region have used the word “KREWE” during Mardi Gras or even referenced social clubs, businesses, and sports organizations for years.

情報源: Saints, Bucs Battle Over Trademark – Sports Illustrated New Orleans Saints News, Analysis and More

Opposition Buccaneers Team LLC v. New Orleans Louisiana Saints, LLC #91285042. #91285043

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商標登録insideNews: Can’t afford to file a $600 opposition to a competitor’s pending trademark application? Maybe you can file a $50 Letter of Protest instead. | JDSupra

$600 opposition or $50 Letter of Protest

If you have a registered trademark and someone else is trying to register a mark that is very similar to yours, you’ll want to speak up. You invested all of that time, energy, and money into marketing your products or services. You don’t want someone trading on your name and stealing your goodwill. Worse yet, if you don’t tend your fences, you could lose your trademark altogether. But what can you do? 
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商標登録insideNews: PepsiCo Files a Notice of Opposition Against the Registration of the Trademark PEPY | lawstreetmedia.com

PepsiCo Files Opposition Notice

On Wednesday, PepsiCo, Inc. filed a notice of opposition to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against Jessica L. Freedman for her trademark application for the mark PEPY. According to the notice, on March 28, 2021, Freedman, an individual located in Brooklyn, New York, filed a trademark application to register the mark PEPY in connection with non-alcoholic mixes used in the preparation of alcoholic cocktails. 

情報源: PepsiCo Files a Notice of Opposition Against the Registration of the Trademark PEPY – AgriculturePepsiCo Files Opposition Notice

商標登録insideNews: MagFast Beverages wins battle against PepsiCo to use trademark ‘Mountain Dew’ | Hindustan Times

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商標登録insideNews: ”禰豆子ちゃんは俺が護る” 米国での”NEZUKO”の商標出願公告に対して集英社は異議申立を開始

鬼滅の刃を巡る争いは、米国特許商標庁 でも展開しており、商標NEZUKOのタグ付きの写真を使用証拠として出願されたSer.90246234に対して集英社は5月19日付けで異議申立(Opposition)を行っています。出 …

商標登録insideNews: Alibaba Opposes Muhammad Ali Enterprises Trademark Registration | lawstreetmedia.com

In a 419-page filing submitted to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), Alibaba Group Holding Limited has opposed the registration of the “ALI,” mark by Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC (MAE). The opposition explains that MAE’s proposed mark will confuse consumers because they will mistakenly identify it with the Chinese e-commerce giant.

情報源: Alibaba Opposes Muhammad Ali Enterprises Trademark Registration – Tech

Alibaba Group Holding Limited v Muhammad Ali Enterprises LLC, Case No. 91269471

ser. 90203382

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商標登録insideNews: Twitter Opposes Tweet Bird Food Trademark | lawstreetmedia.com

On Friday, Twitter filed a notice of opposition before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against applicant Puerto Rican company B. Fernandez & Hnos.’s application for the TWEET mark, asserting that it will be harmed if the applicant’s mark is registered.

情報源: Twitter Opposes Tweet Bird Food Trademark – Tech

Twitter, Inc. v. B. FERNANDEZ& HNOS., 91267749, No. 1 (T.T.A.B. Feb. 19, 2021) (available at https://www.docketalarm.com/cases/TTAB/91267749/Twitter_Inc._v._B._FERNANDEZ&_HNOS/1/)
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA1115682

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商標登録insideNews: WhatsApp Opposes WhatsPay Trademark | lawstreetmedia.com

WhatsApp Inc. has filed an opposition to WhatsPay doing business as OmegaSoft Technology LLC’s proposed “WHATSPAY” trademark and accompanying design. After extending its deadline to file the opposition, WhatsApp contended that the filing before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) is timely.The opposition stated that OmegaSoft is a South Carolina company. It allegedly filed an application in January, seeking to use its WHATSPAY trademark for “downloadable computer software for use as an electronic wallet.”

情報源: WhatsApp Opposes WhatsPay Trademark – Tech

Opposition
Number: 91265489 Filing Date: 10/19/2020
Status: Pending Status Date: 10/19/2020
ESTTA Tracking number: ESTTA1089623

Grounds for Opposition
Priority and likelihood of confusion Trademark Act Section 2(d)
No use of mark in commerce before application or amendment to allege use was filed Trademark Act Sections 1(a) and (c)
False suggestion of a connection with persons,living or dead, institutions, beliefs, or national symbols, or brings them into contempt, or disrepute Trademark Act Section 2(a)

被異議申立商標 米国連番第88767070号
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商標登録insideNews: Instagram Challenges Instagem Trademark – Tech

Instagram filed an opposition to the registration of Market Organization Inc.’s INSTAGEM trademark on Friday before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB), claiming the INSTAGEM trademark will cause consumer confusion and damage Instagram.

情報源: Instagram Challenges Instagem Trademark – Tech

Word Mark INSTAGEM
Goods and Services IC 041. G & S: Video editing
Standard Characters Claimed
Serial Number 88767055
Filing Date January 21, 2020
Current Basis 1B
Original Filing Basis 1B
Published for Opposition June 23, 2020
Owner (APPLICANT) Market Organization Inc.
Type of Mark SERVICE MARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE

Ser. no.88767055
Opposition by Instagram
IN THE UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE BEFORE THE TRADEMARK TRIAL AND APPEAL BOARD

In re Application No. 88/767,055
Filed: January 21, 2020
Published: June 23, 2020, in the Official Gazette
For: INSTAGEM INSTAGRAM, LLC, Opposer,
vs.
Market Organization, Inc., Applicant.
Opposition No. _____________

NOTICE OF OPPOSITION UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
Trademark Trial and Appeal Board
P.O. Box 1451
Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1451

Dear Sir or Madam:
1. Instagram, LLC (“Opposer” or “Instagram”) believes it will be damaged by the registration of the mark INSTAGEM (“Applicant’s Mark”) covered by Application Serial No.88/767,055 (the “Application”), which was filed on January 21, 2020, by Market Organization, Inc.(“Applicant”), and hereby opposes such registration. This Notice of Opposition has been timely filed.

As grounds for its Opposition, Opposer alleges as follows:
2. Instagram is a Delaware limited liability company with its headquarters and principal place of business at 1601 Willow Road, Menlo Park, California 94025.
3. Applicant is, upon information and belief, a New York corporation located at 6 E 45 Street, 20th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
4. Regarding the Application, as published in the Official Gazette dated June 23, 2020, Applicant seeks to register the mark INSTAGEM in International Class 41 for: “Video editing.”
5. Since the launch of its photo sharing and social networking service and software application in October 2010, Instagram has continuously used the trademark INSTAGRAM in interstate commerce in the United States in connection with its goods and services. Reflecting its trademark rights, Instagram owns U.S. registrations and applications for its INSTAGRAM mark,
including the following:
Trademark Reg. No. Reg. Date First Use Date
INSTAGRAM 4146057 5/22/2012 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM 4756754 6/16/2015 11/1/2013
INSTAGRAM(stylized) 4795634 8/18/2015 5/13/2013
INSTAGRAM 4822600 9/29/2015 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM 4827509 10/6/2015 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM 4856047 11/17/2015 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM 4863594 12/1/2015 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM 4863595 12/1/2015 10/6/2010
INSTAGRAM(stylized) 5019151 8/9/2016 11/01/2013
INSTAGRAM 5566030 9/18/2018 11/5/2012
INSTAGRAM 5869731 9/24/2019 3/19/2019
These registrations and applications cover a variety of goods and services, including but not limited to the following:
 Providing use of online temporary non-downloadable software for enabling transmission of images and audiovisual and video content;
 Providing temporary use of non-downloadable software applications for social networking, creating a virtual community, and transmission of audio, video, photographic images, text, graphics and data;
 Downloadable and non-downloadable computer software for modifying the appearance and enabling transmission of images, audio-visual and video content;
 Computer software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, transmission, storage and sharing of data and information;
 Providing computer, electronic and online databases in the field of entertainment;
 Marketing, advertising and promotion services;
 Telecommunications services, namely electronic transmission of data, messages, graphics, images, videos and information;
 Computer services, namely providing an interactive website featuring technology that allows users to manage their online photograph and social networking accounts;
 Social introduction, networking and dating services; and
 Shopping and payment services.
All of Instagram’s marks featuring the term INSTAGRAM are referred to herein as the “INSTAGRAM Mark.” Attached as Exhibit A are certificates of registration and current TSDR records for U.S. registrations of the INSTAGRAM Mark.
6. The INSTAGRAM Mark is highly distinctive with regard to all of Instagram’s goods and services in connection with which the mark is used.
7. Instagram’s INSTAGRAM Mark has priority over Applicant’s Application, which was filed on January 21, 2020, on a 1(b) “intent to use” filing basis.
8. Applicant’s INSTAGEM Mark creates a similar commercial impression as the INSTAGRAM Mark does.
9. Applicant’s services claimed in its Application are nearly identical to the goods and services offered by Instagram in connection with its INSTAGRAM Mark.
10. Applicant’s Mark is deceptively similar to the INSTAGRAM Mark so as to cause confusion, or to cause mistake or to deceive the public as to the origin of Applicant’s services offeredunder Applicant’s Mark. Specifically, registration of Applicant’s Mark will lead the public to conclude, incorrectly, that Applicant is or has been affiliated or connected with Instagram, and/or that Applicant’s services provided under Applicant’s Mark are, or have been, authorized, sponsored, endorsed, or licensed by Instagram. Issuance of any registration to Applicant for the proposed mark will result in damage to Instagram and the public. Therefore, registration of Applicant’s Mark is prohibited by 15 U.S.C. §1052(d).
11. Moreover, through Instagram’s widespread use of the INSTAGRAM Mark, extensive and continuous media coverage, the high degree of consumer recognition of the INSTAGRAM Mark, Instagram’s enormous and loyal user base, its multiple trademark registrations and pending applications, and other factors, the INSTAGRAM Mark is strong, enjoys widespread recognition among consumers, and has become famous within the meaning of Section 43(a) of the United States Trademark Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c).
12. Applicant’s Mark has caused or is likely to cause dilution of the distinctive quality of the INSTAGRAM Mark and/or harm the reputation of the INSTAGRAM Mark in violation of 15 U.S.C. § 1125(c), to the harm and damage of Instagram and the public.
13. The INSTAGRAM Mark was famous before Applicant filed the Application at issue and before Applicant began using Applicant’s Mark.
14. Therefore, registration of Applicant’s Mark should be refused under 15 U.S.C. §§ 1052 and 1063(a).
15. Registration of Applicant’s Mark would constitute prima facie evidence of the validity of such registration, Applicant’s ownership of Applicant’s Mark, and Applicant’s exclusive right to use the INSTAGEM mark pursuant to the provisions of 15 U.S.C. § 1057(b). Such registration would be a source of damage and injury to Instagram and the public, and would be contrary to the principles of registration set out in 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051 et seq.

WHEREFORE, Instagram prays that this Opposition be sustained, and that registration to Applicant for the mark covered by Application Serial No. 88/767,055, be refused. Please direct all notices, pleadings and process regarding this matter to the below.

Respectfully submitted,
KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP
Dated: July 10, 2020

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商標登録insideNews: Harry and Meghan: Sussex Royal trademark bid challenged – BBC News

Sussex Trademark May be challenged

Plans by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to trademark their Sussex Royal brand could face an official challenge. A “notice of threatened opposition” was filed with the Intellectual Property Office, giving the complainant a month to lodge a formal objection.That is now being rescinded, after an Australian doctor named in the filing said his details had been used without permission

情報源: Harry and Meghan: Sussex Royal trademark bid challenged – BBC NewsSussex Trademark May be challenged

Crazy twist in Prince Harry, Meghan Sussex Royal trademark debacle, claims ‘imposter’ sabotaging application

情報源: Crazy twist in Prince Harry, Meghan Sussex Royal trademark debacle, claims ‘imposter’ sabotaging application | Newshub

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry File To Trademark Sussex Royal Charity, 2:17

Meghan Markle And Prince Harry File To Trademark Sussex Royal Charity

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