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Norvell IP llc - intellectual property law. norvellip.com Chicago, Illinois Joined January 2010-
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In feud over LEDO’S trademarks, ND Ill. finds that Countryside, Ill. establishment (opened in 1961) is entitled to protected intermediate junior user status over prior U.S. federal registrant based in Maryland (opened in 1955): law.justia.com/cases/federal/…
Largest ever Lanham Act damages award, $987 million, issued against Walgreens in arbitration surrounding COVID-era contract. Walgreens and PWNHealth have filed opposing petitions to vacate and confirm the award. See reuters.com/legal/litigati…
Case update: Apple continues to sell Apple Watches without blood oxygen features. Apple files appellate brief in the appeal against the Apple Watch ban on April 5, 2024. See here: 9to5mac.com/wp-content/upl…
In the news: culinary brand Momofuku accused of “trademark bullying” when asserting rights to CHILI CRUNCH mark in connection with chili oil, allegedly requesting that multiple businesses stop use of the mark in cease and desist letters. See Momofuku’s products here:…
Tennessee signs into law first-of-its kind legislation protecting musicians against generative #artificialintelligence. The Ensuring Likeness Voice and Image Security (ELVIS) Act creates criminal and civil liability for the use of generative #AI to mimic a person’s voice without…
Despite Frida Kahlo’s strong anti-capitalist legacy, the Frida Kahlo Corporation files another trademark and copyright infringement suit against Amazon sellers: courthousenews.com/wp-content/upl…
2nd Circuit affirms grant of TRO and injunction for infringement of Vans’ trade dress for “Old Skool” skate shoe, denying parody argument under 2023 Bad Spaniels’ S. Ct. decision: law.justia.com/cases/federal/…
Microsoft files partial Motion to Dismiss in response to New York Times lawsuit regarding OpenAI/GPT (SDNY Case. No. 1:23-cv-11195), alleging that New York Times “manufactured the story” regarding infringement and real-world use would not lead to alleged harm.…
Norvell IP supports H.R. 7228, the Bolstering Intellectual Rights against Digital Infringement Enhancement Act (BIRDIE Act). Norvell IP worked with former ASGCA President Robert Trent Jones, Jr. to prepare initial drafts of this bill.
Ravinia Brewing crowdfunds defense to trademark infringement lawsuit from nearby Ravinia Festival, and filed Counterclaims seeking, amongst other relief, cancellation of Ravinia Festival’s registration based on fraud: s3.documentcloud.org/documents/2439…
USPTO refuses OpenAI’s trademark application for GPT on grounds that the acronym GPT is descriptive of goods and services related to AI software. See refusal: tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer…
Stay tuned: dispute over copyright permissions and royalty terms causes removal of Universal Music Group songs from social media giant TikTok, triggering many creators’ videos to fall silent. See Universal’s statement here: universalmusic.com/an-open-letter…
Can Costco take a mulligan? Retailer and its supplier sued by TaylorMade for patent infringement and false advertising in S.D.C.A. over alleged copycat design imitating TaylorMade’s P790 irons. Link: insight.rpxcorp.com/litigation_doc…
L.A. Court tosses out Trader Joe's trademark infringement case against its Union...over tote bags: fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/…
N.D. Cal. dismisses complaint from SubReddit creator and moderator of longtime, popular WALLSTREETBETS forum, holding that Reddit was the prior user and owner of the mark and not the Plaintiff forum-creator: scribd.com/document/69962…
Apple, Inc. v. Masimo Corp. - Federal Circuit bans enforcement of Apple Watch ban pending appeal on Dec. 27, 2023. See cdn.patentlyo.com/media/2023/12/…
Aspen Skiing Company sues après ski clothing brand for trademark infringement after social media influencers sent to Aspen’s ski areas for photoshoots. Aspen Skiing Company, LLC v. Perfect Moment Ltd., Case No. 23-cv-03355 (D. Colo. Dec. 20, 2023) dockets.justia.com/docket/colorad…
First 2024 precedential TTAB decision: Board re-designates 2022 decision as precedential, allowing analogous use to solidify priority claim in dispute over identical CAPTAIN CANNABIS marks. ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=…
TTAB refuses registration of the mark VOGUE VEGAN for cosmetic goods on the basis of a likelihood of dilution of the famous VOGUE mark for fashion and entertainment services. See ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/ttabvu…
Case to watch: 7-Eleven convenience store chain sues Chicago law firm Seven Eleven Law Group, LLC for trademark infringement. 7-Eleven, Inc. v. Seven Eleven Law Group, LLC, Case No. 1:23-cv-15567 (N.D. Ill. Nov. 1, 2023)