Posts Tagged ‘TTAB’
The Debate for Eight: Predicting the TTAB’s Outcome on Lamar Jackson’s Trademark Infringement Claim Against Troy Aikman
By Miles McDonald Did you know that you could own virtually anything as a trademark? From letters and numbers to sounds and colors, U.S trademark law under the Lanham Act[1] allows ownership of almost anything. In the world of American Football, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman and current Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson are…
Read MorePresident Trump’s Viral Term “Covfefe” Cannot Be Used as a Trademark, Board Rules
By: Mariam Jaffery In May 2017, a typo in one of President Trump’s Tweets created an immediate viral reaction worldwide.[1] The endless wave of memes led many people to attempt to cash in on the trend, by filing applications to trademark the term.[2] Among these individuals were John E. Gillard, who filed an application to use #COVFEFE…
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