Intellectual Property
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | June 6, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Whatta copyright claim! Taylor Swift is not the only musician making moves to gain ownership of their music library. This week’s BL Business Branding series dives into a recent lawsuit filed by a groundbreaking rap and hip hop duo alleging that a music giant has failed to return the copyright…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 23, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Accusations of trademark infringement can land even one of the most powerful entertainment companies in the world in a legal pickle. This week’s edition of the BL Business Branding series explores why a hometown summer baseball league was left feeling salty after the premiere of a new animated series on…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 9, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Its-a me, your favorite intellectual property newsletter! This week, our BL Business Branding series explores the trademark issues surrounding unlicensed accessories for Nintendo’s upcoming release of the Switch 2. Last week, famous videogame company Nintendo sued game accessory maker Genki for trademark infringement, unfair competition, and false advertising following Genki’s…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | May 2, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Finding yourself on the receiving end of a copyright infringement lawsuit can be a recipe for business disaster. This week’s BL Business Branding series entry explores a recent multi-million dollar lawsuit filed against dessert giant Crumbl for its use of trending music in the social media advertising used to build…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 25, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Schooner or later, many “copycat” products will run aground on intellectual property law. In this week’s edition of the BL Business Branding series, we’re cruising into the rough waters of an alleged trademark infringement lawsuit between a popular outdoorsy retailer and a massive promotional item distributor. Outdoor apparel and…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | April 9, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
As the tee-off for this year’s Masters Tournament fast approaches, our BL Business Branding entry looks into a recent lawsuit won by golfing legend Jack Nicklaus. The 6-time Masters winner recently prevailed in a convoluted legal journey that ultimately allowed him to use his own name, image, and likeness (NIL)…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 28, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Abracadabra – it’s a lawsuit! This week’s BL Business Branding Series investigates why Lady Gaga could face mayhem in the courtroom following a recent trademark infringement claim from a popular California surf brand over the art on her newest album. Following the release of her…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 21, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
A slam dunk trademark application? This week’s BL Business Branding Series entry covers the Cleveland Cavaliers’ fast break to register a trademark for their high-scoring “Cavalanche” ahead of their 2025 playoff run. Earlier this month, the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team to secure its spot in the NBA playoffs…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 14, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding entry highlights an eye-catching trademark lawsuit out of the world of makeup dupes! We investigate how e.l.f. Cosmetics narrowly avoided a trademark collision with Benefit Cosmetics after a Judge in California ruled that e.l.f. did not violate a trademark by taking…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | March 7, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Accio lawsuit! This week’s issue of the BL Business Branding Series explores how Warner Bros. is taking action to enforce its trademark rights over alleged counterfeiters looking to cash in on the multi-billion dollar Harry Potter franchise. Last week, Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. filed a lawsuit against various online merchants…
