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Trademarks
Mariah Carey Isn’t the Queen of Christmas, Legally Speaking She wasn’t granted the trademark for the phrase, but we have some other suggestions.
By Zoe Guy
christmas in august
Aug. 17, 2022
By Justin Curto
Justice Demands Justice Over Justin Bieber’s JUSTICE Album Cover The French electronic duo sent Bieber a cease-and-desist over his use of a cross logo.
By Justin Curto
Anita ‘Lady A’ White Will Not Be Erased “If you want to be an advocate or an ally, you help those who you’re oppressing. And that might require you to give up something.”
By Andrea Williams
‘Friends’ Fans Are One Step Closer to Getting Real ‘Central Perk’ Coffee Shops Warner Bros. trademarked use of the name for “coffee bars” and “cafe services.”
By Clint Rainey
keeping up with the kardashians
Apr. 2, 2017
By Jenni Miller
what’s in a name?
Dec. 7, 2016
The Kardashian Empire Is Trying to Stop Blac Chyna From Trademarking Their Name Kim, Kourtney, and Khloé’s companies filed legal paperwork claiming they already own the Kardashian name.
By Dee Lockett
grocery wars
July 29, 2016
Government Won’t Let Whole Foods Call Itself the ‘World’s Healthiest’ Store The U.S. patent office feels the term is “exaggerated praise that can’t be proven.”
By Clint Rainey
ultimate fighting words
Aug. 24, 2015
By Susan Rinkunas
Louis Vuitton Lost Its Checkerboard Trademark Case A court dismissed the design as “basic and banal.”
By Véronique Hyland
Soon You’ll Have to Ask Taylor Swift Permission to Say ‘This Sick Beat’ Alongside “Nice to Meet You. Where You Been?” and “Could Show You Incredible Things.”
By Nate Jones
It’s Official
Jan. 15, 2014
Dominique Ansel’s Cronut Is Now Trademarked Seven months after its debut, the baker’s doughnut-croissant hybrid is now protected by law.
By Hugh Merwin
Trademarks
Sept. 25, 2013
London Restaurant Mo Pho Will Get to Keep Its Name After All The shop will not have to undergo a comprehensive rebranding.
By Hugh Merwin
Trademarks
Sept. 24, 2013
London Restaurant Mo Pho Forced to Change Name “We’re following IP law to protect our brand, which means we have to ask all restaurants, large and small, to refrain from using the trademark Pho in their name.”
By Hugh Merwin
duchesses!!!
Apr. 1, 2013
By Charlotte Cowles
Spotted Dick
Nov. 20, 2012
By Hugh Merwin
red sole rage
Oct. 16, 2012
By Charlotte Cowles
a rare post on sports
June 28, 2012
By Charlotte Cowles
Battle of the Elves Averted Both breweries will continue making their elfin holiday beers.
By Collin Keefe
Urban Outfitters in Trouble for Selling ‘Navajo’ Underwear It’s illegal for them to use the term, for several different reasons.
By Charlotte Cowles
Landlord Fights for ‘Empire Diner’ Name There’s a trademark dispute with the old operators.
By Daniel Maurer
Empire Building
Dec. 14, 2009
Will Tavern on the Green Move to Brooklyn? The Central Park icon could reinvent itself as a hotel, too.
By Hugh Merwin
Want to Buy Tavern on the Green’s Name? The latest in the saga of the Central Park institution.
By Daniel Maurer
City Wants to Make a Federal Case Out of Tavern The latest in the squabble over Tavern on the Green’s name.
By Daniel Maurer
Tavern on the Court Docket Another lawsuit involving Tavern on the Green.
By Daniel Maurer
Philippe Moves to Dismiss, Unravels Mystery of the Kitchen Spy According to the document we’ve obtained, Philippe’s lawyers will argue that Mr. Chow’s upper-crust clientele should’ve known better.
By Daniel Maurer
The Chef That Came In From the Cold: Mr. Chow Accuses Philippe of Espionage Mr. Chow believes a Philippe operative spied on a kitchen meeting by posing as a chef.
By Daniel Maurer
Guss’ Pickles Will Leave Lower East Side After 85 Years Operator Roger Janin explains why he’s moving to Brooklyn.
By Daniel Maurer
Mr. Chow Fires Back With Exhibits A, B, and C The latest in the ongoing legal battle between Mr. Chow and his supposed imposter.
By Daniel Maurer
