In this article, Andrew examines the rise in NFT trademark litigation, looking into the effect it will have on current intellectual property laws. He explains why there is confusion and the routes courts should take to limit the uncertainty.
Nike’s Trademark Enforcement in the Sneaker Resale Market
In this article, Wil explores the growing sneaker resale market and the trademark battles that companies like Nike are forced to confront. It then considers the legal implications of trademark infringement within the industry and the unexplored territory involved.
Gibson v. Armadillo: Trademark Infringement for Iconic Guitar Bodies
In this article, Jackson Weist details the history of an ongoing trademark infringement case between Gibson and Armadillo, and how Armadillo’s win on appeal may change the guitar manufacturing world forever.
Don’t say “Kleenex”: The Consequences of Genericized Trademarks
In this article, Emilio Tovilla writes about how trademarks have a unique association to its respective brand. However, when a mark becomes the generic term for an entire category of goods, owners face the possibility of losing legal protection of their marks. This article will discuss how using trademarks in everyday language can cause genericization and what negative consequences result from genericized marks.
Jack Daniel’s or Bad Spaniels: A chew toy’s effect on trademark protection and First Amendment defenses
In this article, Emilio Tovilla discusses the Supreme Court's decision in Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products, LLC and its impact on trademark protection. He concludes by making suggestions on how the Rogers test could be applied.
Community Guidelines: The Death of Third-Party Tournaments
In this article, TJ Cleary discusses how video game developers have used their intellectual property rights to affect and regulate esports, specifically third-party tournaments not sponsored by them.