Major brands such as Nike, Tiffany, Gucci and Lacoste have embraced the emerging market provided by blockchain based technologies such as NFTs and the metaverse. As these markets grow, so do instances of potential trademark infringement by entities and creators looking to carve out their niche in this new market and profit from their early […]
Romag v. Fossil: Resolving a Circuit Split on Willfulness and Profit Awards for Trademark Infringement
| Posted in Blog | No commentIn the midst of the COVID pandemic, the Supreme Court resolved an issue that was split evenly between the circuit courts. The issue before the Court was whether the Lanham Act, which is the federal statute governing trademarks, required a plaintiff to prove that the defendant had willfully infringed their trademark before the plaintiff could […]
The “Secret Formula” for Choosing a Brand Name
| Posted in Blog | No commentUnarguably, one of the most important branding decisions to be made by an entrepreneur is the name of the venture. Some of the world’s most iconic brands not only have catchy names, but also names with a great story behind them. These stories often offer a glimpse at the company’s history, whether or not the […]