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Nike drops clothing line after US Naval Academy claims trademark infringement

Nike is ditching a clothing line that featured a logo many claimed was a ripoff of the US Naval Academy's coat of arms. The company also apologized to "anyone who was offended" in a statement shared with CNNMoney on Saturday.…
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Justice for Coco: How Trademark Infringement Has Turned My World Upside Down

In January 2015 I created my very first illustration ever.A client reached out to me to have a logo designed for her natural hair salon. She wanted a mascot style logo in the vein of the Bendel Girl illustrations. I…
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Acquiring Domain Names and Trademarks All you need to know

The issue surrounding the acquisition of domain names and trademarks is a complex one. Naturally, you would assume that once you own the trademark for the phrase, its corresponding domain name is automatically yours. It is not as straightforward as…
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9 Nasty Trademark Infringement Cases — and How to Avoid Them

Every organization wants to avoid a costly, lengthy, and resource-intensive lawsuit for trademark infringement. While definitions can vary globally and within the U.S., organizations can be taken to court if there's a likelihood of confusion, especially when combined with other…
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Eviction Day for China’s Trade Mark Squatters | Albright IP Limited

Adjust your Yuletide calendars to 1st November because Christmas is coming early this year. On the 23rd April 2019, China’s legislators passed significant amendments to their Trade Mark legislation to combat the scourge of bad-faith Applications, more commonly known as…
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If you’re buying Libra domains to sell to Facebook, it’s time to get a clue

So unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Facebook is going to be releasing a new cryptocurrency called Libra. News of Facebook doubling down on crypto has caused a surge in the crypto market with Bitcoin jumping…
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