TrademarksGlobal
Adobe has been sued for trademark infringement concerning its AI tool branded 'Foundry.' The lawsuit alleges that Adobe's use of the name violates existing trademark rights, prompting legal action. This case highlights ongoing challenges in naming conventions within the rapidly evolving AI technology sector.
Thursday, March 12, 2026
TrademarksUSA
PEI Licensing, owner of the Original Penguin apparel brand, has initiated a trademark infringement lawsuit against Pudgy Penguins, the crypto brand originating from an Ethereum NFT collection. The suit, filed in Florida’s Southern District Court, claims Pudgy Penguins’ use and attempted registration of penguin-related…
Thursday, March 5, 2026
LitigationChina
In a significant intellectual property ruling, the Second People's Court of Dongguan City awarded Edelman Shoe, Inc. CNY 1 million in damages after finding defendants guilty of trademark infringement and unfair competition. The defendants, including Mr. Wang and Dongguan Aijing Trading Co., Ltd., were ordered to cease…
Monday, December 1, 2025
LitigationGlobal
Apple has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the Apple Cinemas theater chain, asserting that the use of the 'Apple' name by the cinema chain infringes on Apple's established trademark rights. The legal action highlights Apple's ongoing commitment to safeguarding its brand identity against unauthorized comm…
Monday, August 4, 2025
PatentsUSA
In a recent discussion, USPTO attorney Holly Lance highlights critical aspects of trademark enforcement in the digital marketplace. She covers the complexities of counterfeiting, the legal liabilities involved, the role of brand registries on e-commerce sites, and the necessity of safeguarding trademarks on a global s…
Monday, January 27, 2025
LitigationUSA
The Northern District of Illinois has become a focal point for Schedule A trademark infringement lawsuits, which use innovative service of process techniques to pursue foreign defendants, particularly in China. While these cases offer cost-saving benefits and the potential to address widespread infringement, critics w…
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
TrademarksChina
The Beijing Intellectual Property Court has ruled that Rongjun Liu’s trademark featuring a snake head design infringes on Bulgari’s copyrighted artwork. This decision reverses a prior ruling by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA), which had found insufficient evidence of Bulgari’s copyright o…
Monday, April 19, 2021