商標登録insideNews: Adidas and Skechers Settle Three-Stripe Trademark Lawsuit – Footwear News

A longstanding sneaker dispute is finally being brought to a close. On Wednesday, Adidas and Skechers USA Inc. settled a lawsuit first brought by the German brand in September 2015, alleging that Skechers unlawfully infringed on several of its trademarks.

情報源: Adidas and Skechers Settle Three-Stripe Trademark Lawsuit – Footwear News

因みにadidasのスタンスミス(Stan Smith)は往年のテニスプレーヤーの名前に由来してまして、ほぼ半世紀前のジョン・ニューカム、アーサー・アッシュなどの名選手と同時代に活躍したプレーヤーです。ビョルン・ボルグやジミーコナースの1つ前の世代と思います。

Skechers Has To Stop Selling Sneakers That Look Like Adidas Stan Smith, Per Oregon Judge
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商標登録insideNews: Plaid fight: Burberry sues Target over trademark check | CMO Strategy – Ad Age

Burberry’s signature scarves are showing up on the wrong shelves—or at least copies of them are, and without the storied U.K. brand’s permission, the retailer alleged in a recent lawsuit. Filed by Burberry against Minneapolis-based retailer Target, the suit claims the company copied its trademarked plaid on eyewear, luggage, stainless-steel bottles and scarves.

情報源: Plaid fight: Burberry sues Target over trademark check | CMO Strategy – Ad Age

The Tale of Thomas Burberry – Burberry Festive Film 2016、3:35
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商標登録insideNews: Philadelphia Eagles attempt to trademark Philly Special | SI.com

NFL Eagles filed Philly Special TM

NFL Eagles filed Philly Special TM

It could be a year until the Eagles hear back on whether they get the trademark to Philly Special.

情報源: Philadelphia Eagles attempt to trademark Philly Special – Sports Illustrated

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商標登録insideNews: Keyword infringement: Edible Arrangements files $209M trademark suit against Google

Google is being sued in federal district court in Connecticut by the company behind Edible Arrangements for trademark infringement and unfair competition. The central claim is that when users search for “Edible Arrangements” (or versions of that name), they’re seeing product ads for competitors, such as 1-800-Flowers.

情報源: Keyword infringement: Edible Arrangements files $209M trademark suit against Google

Edible Arrangements Valentine’s Day Commercial、0:46
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商標登録insideNews: Mitsubishi drives forward trademark lawsuit against dealership

Mitsubishi’s North American division has filed a claim for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and breach of contract against one of its dealerships, following an unauthorised relocation. The complaint was filed in the US District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Tuesday, February 13.

情報源: Mitsubishi drives forward trademark lawsuit against dealership

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商標登録insideNews: Stone Brewing Files Lawsuit Against MillerCoors Over ‘Stone’ Trademark | Brewbound.com

Stone Brewing sues MillerCoors Over Stone Trademark

Stone Brewing sues MillerCoors Over Stone Trademark

Stone Brewing has filed a lawsuit against Molson Coors Brewing Company subsidiary MillerCoors, which makes and markets the “Keystone” line of beers, alleging that the multinational company infringed on the San Diego craft brewery’s “Stone” trademark. According to the complaint, filed today in the U.S. district court of Southern California, Stone Brewing asserts that MillerCoors is purposely trying to “steal the consumer loyalty and awesome reputation of Stone’s craft brews” with its recently rebranded Keys

情報源: Stone Brewing Files Lawsuit Against MillerCoors Over ‘Stone’ Trademark | Brewbound.com

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