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.
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[...]
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.
State Bar resolves logo dispute with LexisNexis
The State Bar of Wisconsin has withdrawn its federal trademark infringement lawsuit against LexisNexis.
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[...]
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.
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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