The Third Circuit affirmed the cancellation of plaintiff PIM Brands, Inc.’s (“PIM”) trademark for “the shape of a wedge for candy, with an upper green section with white speckles, followed by a narrow middle white section and followed by a
September 2023
Navigating the Waters of Intellectual Property: A Closer Look at the FTC’s Patent Listing Policy
In the ever-evolving landscape of intellectual property and antitrust regulations, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a new Policy Statement on Patent Listing on September 14, 2023. This statement carries far-reaching implications for patent holders, competitors, and consumers alike. In…
Reverse Confusion: A Lesser Known Approach to Analyzing Likelihood of Confusion
Home Chef continues to lose the battle to stop Grubhub from using, what they assert, is a confusingly similar logo for food-related services.
Home Chef began using its HC Home Mark and Home Chef Home Logo (collectively, the “HC Marks”)…
TTAB Confirms Characters Can Be Registered as Trademarks If The Characters Function as Trademarks
In a precedential decision the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“Board”) affirmed a refusal to register a character featured in a video game on the grounds that the proposed design mark failed to function as a trademark. In re Joseph…
Whirlpool Wins Appeal Against Chinese Manufacturer in KITCHENAID Trademark Lawsuit
The Fifth Circuit upheld a preliminary injunction last week prohibiting Chinese company Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co. Ltd. and Shenzhen Sanlida Electrical Technology Co., Ltd. (collectively “Shenzhen”) from selling stand mixers that allegedly infringe Whirlpool Corp.’s (“Whirlpool”) famous KITCHENAID trademarks…