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by Cala Dossey | October 21, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
Following the growing trend of AI-centered lawsuits, Warner Brothers Entertainment has teamed up with Disney and Universal Studios in a copyright infringement lawsuit against Midjourney, an artificial intelligence-based image generation platform, who the three powerhouse studios argue has infringed on their protected copyrighted works. Media…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 17, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
In this week’s BL Business Branding entry, we’re taking a bite out of a sticky legal showdown between two grocery aisle favorites – The J.M. Smucker Company, maker of the iconic Uncrustables, and Trader Joe’s, known for its creative private-label twists on everyday classics. Smucker’s has filed a…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 10, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
A new trademark dispute is brewing! This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter dives into a bold serving of brand rivalry in the ready-to-drink coffee world. Danone North America has filed a lawsuit against Chobani, claiming the yogurt giant copied both the packaging and slogan of its popular SToK Cold…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | October 3, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter serves up a sizzling fast-food trademark dispute. Atlanta-based restaurant Smalls Sliders has filed a lawsuit against Denver-based chain Smashburger, claiming that Smashburger’s recent rebrand was eating Smalls’ leftovers. Competition in the fast food space is fierce, and companies looking to outperform their…
by Stephanie Wilson | September 26, 2025 |
Government Contracts
As the end of the federal government’s fiscal year approaches on September 30, 2025, contractors must once again begin preparing for the possibility of a government shutdown. As Congress remains deadlocked on key policy issues, there is a high possibility that it will not pass a spending bill or…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 19, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
The health care community made an unexpected appearance at the 2025 Emmys! This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter takes a pulse on how actor Noah Wyle and medical apparel brand FIGS transformed a red-carpet moment into a clever prescription for brand growth through partnerships and licensing. At this…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 12, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a sip of the latest trademark drama in the food-and-beverage world. Olipop, the fast-growing prebiotic soda brand, has filed a lawsuit against Nutruit, accusing the snack maker of infringing its “Olipop” mark through a line of olive snacks. Founded in 2018…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 11, 2025 |
Firm News
Welcome to the BL Team, Cala Dossey!A 2024 George Mason University – Antonin Scalia Law School graduate, Cala recently completed a clerkship for the Honorable Daniel E. Ortiz on the Virginia Court of Appeals. With real-world experience from her time as a clerk and her involvement with Moot Court,…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 8, 2025 |
Firm News
We are excited to announce that two of our attorneys have been honored by Virginia Lawyers Weekly as Leaders in the Law and Up & Coming Lawyers! Leaders in the Law honoree Stephanie Wilson has led our Government Contracts practice to great success while helping those around her develop…
On Behalf of Berenzweig Leonard, LLP | September 5, 2025 |
Intellectual Property
We’re switching our branding analysis into sport mode. This week’s BL Business Branding newsletter for this issue takes a 180 from our last entry, exploring the successful rebrand of Crocs that transformed the casual clogs into an unexpected fashion icon. First introduced in 2002 as a boating shoe,…
