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Trademark

Apr 24, 2020

Astronomer files trademark lawsuit against American Girl

An astronomer in Chicago has sued the maker of American Girl dolls, alleging the Wisconsin company stole her likeness and name to create its astronaut doll.

Feb 4, 2020

Milwaukee Tool sues competitor for ‘misleading’ logo

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation is suing the company that makes Milwaukee Leather products, accusing it of misleading customers and tarnishing the reputation of Milwaukee Tool’s “famous” logo. Milwaukee Tool filed a trademark infringement lawsuit in federal court on Friday. The complaint accuses Shaf International Inc., which sells products under the Milwaukee Leather and Milwaukee Perfo[...]

Jun 19, 2017

Justices say law on offensive trademarks is unconstitutional

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down part of a law that bans offensive trademarks in a ruling that is expected to help the Washington Redskins in their legal fight over the team's name.

Dec 8, 2011

State Bar resolves logo dispute with LexisNexis

The State Bar of Wisconsin has withdrawn its federal trademark infringement lawsuit against LexisNexis.

Aug 30, 2011

THE DARK SIDE: I don’t want to be a member of the State Bar

At the end of Henrik Ibsen’s play, “The Pillars of Society,” after the so-called pillars of society have been shown to be a bunch of scoundre[...]

Aug 24, 2011

State Bar sues competing service provider over similar logo

To protect its investment in a new logo and prevent loss of business, the State Bar of Wisconsin filed a federal trademark infringement suit (PDF) against a competitor.

Oct 15, 2010

Trademark law limited to commerce

A vanity search on the Internet may result in some dismaying hits. But it is not the basis for a federal lawsuit.

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