Lucasfilm, the Disney subsidiary and owner of the world-famous Star Wars franchise, is making headlines this week after filing suit against “Lightsaber Academy,” a school of Jedi swordplay. Lucasfilm’s complaint, filed in California federal court on October 14,
October 2016
The duty to disclose under the Lanham Act and New York law

By Susan Ross (US) on
On September 2, 2016, the federal trial court in Manhattan issued its opinion in Casper Sleep, Inc. v. Mitcham, relating to a mattress review website and its disclosures. Slip Op., Casper Sleep, Inc. v. Mitcham et al,…
Houston College of Law enjoined from using name

By Andrea Shannon (US) on
On Friday, October 14, 2016, a federal judged ruled that Houston College of Law must change its name, at least for the duration of pending trademark litigation. The temporary injunction stems from a trademark infringement suit the University of Houston…
Redskins won’t join Slants’ trademark case at SCOTUS
By Mayura Noordyke (US) on
The Supreme Court has refused the Washington Redskins’ request to join The Slants’ case challenging the Lanham Act’s ban on the registration of offensive trademarks. Pro-Football, Inc. v. Blackhorse, Case No. 15-1311 (U.S. Supreme Court’s Order List at 58, Oct.…