The Backstreet Boys have filed a sound trademark for the phrase "Hi, we're the Backstreet Boys," joining a growing effort by celebrities to use trademark law to combat AI-generated voice replicas.
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Caleb Williams' effort to trademark 'Iceman' has hit a roadblock after the USPTO found a conflict with an existing trademark. The refusal may be only the first challenge ahead.
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Fresh off their NBA championship, the New York Knicks have filed trademark applications covering jewelry products, including championship rings and replica trophies.
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Two trademark applications tied to the Trump Kennedy Center name have been withdrawn, along with $7,000 in nonrefundable USPTO filing fees.
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Lionel Richie has filed trademark applications for famous phrases from his songs as part of a growing strategy among celebrities to protect their voices from AI-generated imitations.
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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza has filed a trademark application for 'Nandolorian.' The filing could set up a potential trademark dispute with Lucasfilm and Disney.
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The controversial 'Hot Girls Read' trademark registration has been surrendered. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben examines the surrender of the registration and the legal hurdles facing widely used phrases.
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The trademark dispute between Patagonia and Pattie Gonia is escalating after Pattie Gonia rejected Patagonia’s settlement offer.
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Taylor Swift moves to dismiss a trademark lawsuit tied to ‘The Life of a Showgirl.’ Here’s why the case may still move forward.
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Trump Org’s airport naming deal with Palm Beach County reveals non-exclusive rights, strict merchandise controls, and ongoing brand oversight.
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Jimmy Kimmel files trademarks to protect his voice and image from AI misuse. A look at how trademark law is evolving to protect identity.
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Taylor Swift’s new trademark filings target AI voice and image misuse. Here’s how trademarks are becoming a key tool for identity protection.
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The USPTO denied McDonald’s bid to re-register ‘Extra Value Meal.’ Here’s why and how a procedural misstep made the fight harder.
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Top NFL prospect Fernando Mendoza filed 12 trademarks before the draft. Here’s why it matters and what it signals about his brand strategy.
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Nike’s ‘B9’ trademark for Bronny James was refused by the USPTO due to an existing mark. Here’s what it means and whether Nike can overcome it.
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Trump Org files a trademark for 'The 47 Plan,' signaling continued plans for a mobile phone launch tied to the presidency.
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Top draft prospect Fernando Mendoza files trademarks ahead of the NFL Draft, but his limited filings may leave gaps in brand protection.
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Taylor Swift faces a trademark lawsuit over 'The Life of a Showgirl.' Maren Flagg claims prior rights and alleges reverse confusion.
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Caleb Williams and George Gervin clash over 'ICEMAN' trademark rights, but earlier filings by Chuck Liddell could decide the outcome.
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Caleb Williams files trademarks for 'Iceman' and an iconic play silhouette, signaling a strategic move to build and protect his growing personal brand.
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Klutch Sports filed a trademark lawsuit against Klutch Cannabis, alleging copied branding and consumer confusion between the sports agency and cannabis company.
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The USPTO rejected Snoop Dogg’s 'Smoke Weed Everyday' trademark, citing federal cannabis laws and the phrase’s widespread use as a slogan.
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MrBeast’s company filed trademarks for 'MrBeast Social' and other brands, suggesting the YouTube star is launching an advertising agency.
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The Trump Organization filed 'Trump 250' trademark applications ahead of the U.S. Semiquincentennial, but earlier 'America 250' filings may pose challenges.
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Taylor Swift’s 'The Life of a Showgirl' trademark was refused by the USPTO due to a similar 'Confessions of a Showgirl' mark. This article looks at what happens next.
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Trump Org moved to block 'MAGA Burger' at the USPTO, arguing prior rights and likely confusion. The case underscores timing gaps in trademark filings.
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