Intellectual Property
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | August 14, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a trademark dispute brewing between PepsiCo and Rise Brewing that could affect how courts evaluate trademarks in future infringement cases. At the center of the dispute is PepsiCo’s use of the “MTN DEW RISE” name for its energy drink.
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 31, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a recent spotlight on Buc-ee’s trademark enforcement efforts and how protecting a recognizable brand can sometimes become a story of its own. Trademark disputes often involve companies defending their names, logos, slogans, or other brand elements, but the recent…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 17, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a new trademark dispute between 7-Eleven and Nike that shows how branding can become a big legal issue before a product hits the shelves. At the center of the lawsuit is Nike’s upcoming Air Max 95 sneaker, which 7-Eleven…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | July 2, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
Big movie releases aren’t just competing for box office numbers anymore, they’re competing for consumer attention across retail, tech, food, and lifestyle markets. This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter explores how studios and brands are using strategic licensing agreements and creative partnerships to transform major film releases into full-scale…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 19, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter turns up the volume on an intellectual property dispute between music and artificial intelligence, as the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group over the licensing of sound recordings to AI developers.
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 5, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2026 is officially underway, and while fans are preparing for the world’s biggest sporting event, businesses near host cities are preparing for something else – FIFA’s powerful brand protection rules. This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at FIFA’s so-called “Clean…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 22, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at an unexpected use of trademark law, as Capital One recently filed a lawsuit against alleged operators of large-scale scam campaigns for trademark infringement. While trademark disputes often involve competing brands battling over logos, slogans, or…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 8, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at the trademark dispute brewing between Kim Kardashian’s shapewear company, Skims, and a smaller New York-based apparel company over the phrase “Fits Everybody.” What began as a branding conflict has now stretched into a federal trademark…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 24, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a trademark battle tipping off between Bronny James, Nike, and a Texas-based apparel brand over the use of a “B9” logo. What started as a routine trademark application has turned into an example of how even major brands can run…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 10, 2026 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at the bad blood brewing between Taylor Swift and Las Vegas performer Maren Flagg over the phrase “The Life of a Showgirl.” What began as a branding disagreement has evolved into a more formal legal battle, with Flagg requesting a…
