A cartoon chicken holding a Colombian flag and a man with a Spanish flag play tug-of-war over the word "FRISBY" in front of an EUIPO building; text reads "Frispy Spain EU trademark lawyers." and "En serio?.

Fowl Play: The Frisby Fried Chicken Trademark Dispute

Frisby Trademark Fight Highlights Key Risks for Global Brands A European trademark dispute is heating up over the use of the Frisby name, pitting a well-known Colombian fast-food chain against a Spanish company that successfully registered the Frisby trademark with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). (Having put up with the title, we promise

Two neighboring storefronts with signs reading "TasteBite" and "GoodBite," featuring large windows and red signage against beige and brick exteriors.

Copycat Concerns: What Hospitality Brands Need to Know About Trade Dress

Trade dress, a subset of trademark law, plays a critical role in protecting the unique visual identity of businesses, including restaurants and hotels. Violations of trade dress can lead to significant intellectual property concerns, impacting a business’s reputation and market position. This blog post explores the concept of trade dress, its importance in the hospitality

United States trademark of a flag or country

Flags and Country Names in Trademarks: The Legal Pitfalls to Avoid

Flags can get you in trouble when you apply to register a trademark. Many countries, including the United States and China, prohibit the registration of flags as trademarks. Are you planning to incorporate a flag or country name into your brand? If so, proceed with caution to avoid legal complications. Section 2(b) of the U.S.

Utah Yetis Trademark Dispute: United States trademark Lessons

Utah Yetis: U.S. Trademark Lessons for All

United States Trademark Lessons Utah Yetis. I’ll leave it up to readers to decide if they think it’s a cool name or not for a sports team. But what is undeniable is that the troubles the NHL’s Utah Hockey Club is encountering over its attempt to use and register that name as a trademark offers

The Penn State University logo, featuring its iconic lion emblem, proudly takes center stage against a backdrop of a bustling Penn State football stadium.

Penn State Vintage Trademarks: Protecting the Future via the Past

Penn State University has emerged successful in a high-profile legal battle against online retailer Vintage Brand and Sportswear Inc., securing $28,000 in damages for unauthorized use of its vintage sports logos. This case, the first of its kind to go to trial (at least in the United States), underscores a critical issue in the sports

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