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How and Why the USPTO Robbed Us of What Would Have Been the Coolest Name in Professional Sports
With three months remaining before the 2025 NHL playoffs, the Utah Hockey Club finds itself in an uphill battle for postseason...
Calvin Holle
4 days ago3 min read


The Real MVP? Trademarks in Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX will be jam packed with historic milestones, crazy plays, and celebrity girlfriends. While fans focus on game-winning...
Chris D'Avanzo
Feb 94 min read


Big Cats Collide: Puma Opposes Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red Logo
Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s tech-infused indoor golf league, TGL, teed off last Tuesday to mostly positive reviews, drawing nearly 1...
Andrew Gagnon
Jan 103 min read


Are "U" Famous Enough? Trademark Dilution at the University of Miami?
If you're anything like me, sports logos are burned into your brain. You see certain colors, a design, or even a single letter, and you...
Chris D'Avanzo
Oct 30, 20246 min read


Gold Medals and Legal Battles: The United States Olympic Committee v. Prime Hydration
Every four years, the world comes together to watch the best athletes compete for a shot at glory. Not only is the United States Olympic...
Shelby Stevens
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Punishable PRIME: US Olympic Committee Sues Logan Paul, PRIME Energy Drink Over Trademark Infringement
The United States Olympic and Paralympics Committee (USOPC) is suing Logan Paul and KSI’s energy drink company, Prime Hydration, accusing...
Chris D'Avanzo
Jul 29, 20243 min read


Lamar Jackson Challenges Troy Aikman's Use of the Number Eight in Trademark Dispute
When you think of all the great NFL quarterbacks who have donned the number eight, two of the first names that come to mind are...
Brendan Bell
Jul 27, 20243 min read


You Can't "Just Do It": Nike Suit May Impact the Custom Shoe Industry
Who doesn’t love a pair of Nike Air Jordan 1s made out of a Louis Vuitton bag or the Travis Scott AJ1s made with alligator skin leather....
Andrew Gagnon
Jul 19, 20244 min read


If Sold, Kristin Juszczyk’s NFL Apparel May Violate Trademark Law
Last weekend, the internet broke when Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes arrived at the Chiefs game wearing jackets made from up-cycled...
Olivia Hellerich
Jan 22, 20243 min read


LIV Golf’s Trademark Issues
The PGA and LIV Golf League (LIV) surprisingly agreed to unify and become one golf entity last week. Their bitter comments towards one...
Chris D'Avanzo
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Damar Hamlin Applies to Trademark Two Phrases
The sports world came to a sudden halt on the night of January 2, when Bills DB Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field shortly...
Robert Ricigliano
Jan 14, 20232 min read


Clemente Properties Threatens Puerto Rican Sovereign Immunity
Clemente Properties and Roberto Clemente’s three sons have joined a suit against the Puerto Rican government and numerous Puerto Rican...
Britton Yoder
Sep 16, 20223 min read


BREAKING: Sons of Roberto Clemente Sue Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi
Roberto Clemente's three sons: Roberto Clemente Jr., Luis Roberto Clemente, and Roberto Enrique Clemente sued the Commonwealth of Puerto...
Jason Morrin
Aug 5, 20222 min read
Kobe’s Trademark Rebirth
Almost one year ago, Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike expired after 18 years together. Unfortunately, Nike and Vanessa Bryant could not...
Chris D'Avanzo
Mar 26, 20223 min read
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