Category Archives: Intellectual Property
Chanel Sues Knock-Off Sites for Trademark Infringement
The name Chanel is synonymous with luxury fashion. Chanel is known the world over for its luxurious handbags, sunglasses, beauty products, fragrances, watches and fine jewelry. The brand is known for its high quality, so it’s obviously upsetting for the company to find out that competitors are setting up websites selling imitation products at… Read More »
Florida Restaurants Battle Over Name in Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
What’s in a name? A whole lot, if you’re an entrepreneur. Your company name is how consumers identify you. Many names become so popular that they become household names, like McDonald’s, Walmart and Target. When naming a company, some choices are more popular than others, and even if trademarked, they can still be duplicated… Read More »
Adidas and Art Basel Settle Trademark Infringement Suit
One of the most important rules in the realm of entrepreneurship is that you cannot use the name of another person or entity without their permission. This is because use of a trademark can cause confusion in the business world, and this can lead to negative consequences, such as loss of revenue and reputation… Read More »
H&M and Wildfox Embroiled in Trademark Infringement Battle
There is a lot of competition in the clothing industry. Companies do whatever it takes to increase sales and sometimes they end up infringing upon the trademarks of other clothing brands. Sometimes this is done accidentally; other times this is done on purpose. Two clothing brands are currently battling over trademark infringement. First, H&M… Read More »
Three Florida Airports Embroiled in Intellectual Property Squabble
Wouldn’t you be confused if you came across three airports that all had the same word as part of their name? If your friend told you to pick her up at the Orlando International Airport, could you be sure you arrived at the right one? Three airports in the Orlando area have similar names… Read More »