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WHOOP Files Trademark and Patent Suit Against Polar Over Fitness Tracker Design

Boston-based WHOOP seeks damages and U.S. sales ban, alleging Polar’s Loop tracker infringes on its protected design elements.

WHOOP, a leading U.S. wearable fitness company, has initiated legal proceedings against Finnish competitor Polar in the Eastern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges that Polar’s Loop tracker unlawfully copies the distinctive design of WHOOP’s faceless fitness band, infringing on both patent and trade dress protec…

USPTO Director Orders Reexamination of Nintendo’s Pokémon Battle Patent Amid Legal Scrutiny

Controversial 'summon character and let it fight' patent faces new questions as Nintendo’s legal battle with Palworld developer intensifies

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has initiated a reexamination of Nintendo’s recently granted patent covering core Pokémon battle mechanics, following widespread criticism from intellectual property experts. The move comes as Nintendo pursues litigation against Pocketpair, the developer of Palworld, and a…

US places India on priority watch list for Intellectual Property rights. What it means

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WHOOP Files Trademark and Patent Suit Against Polar Over Fitness Tracker Design

Boston-based WHOOP seeks damages and U.S. sales ban, alleging Polar’s Loop tracker infringes on its protected design elements.

WHOOP, a leading U.S. wearable fitness company, has initiated legal proceedings against Finnish competitor Polar in the Eastern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges that Polar’s Loop tracker unlawfully copies the distinctive design of WHOOP’s faceless fitness band, infringing on both patent and trade dress protec…

Patent Litigation Icon Sam Baxter Steps Down After Five Decades at McKool Smith

Eastern District of Texas veteran retires, closing a landmark chapter in U.S. patent law practice

Sam Baxter, a legendary figure in patent litigation and a cornerstone of McKool Smith’s trial team, has retired after more than fifty years in the legal profession. Renowned for his work in the Eastern District of Texas, Baxter’s career has shaped the landscape of intellectual property litigation, with his advocacy im…

Trademark Battle Emerges Over 'Iceman' Name Between George Gervin and Caleb Williams

NBA legend George Gervin and NFL rookie Caleb Williams file competing trademark applications for 'Iceman,' with UFC's Chuck Liddell also in the mix.

A dispute over the trademark rights to the nickname 'Iceman' has surfaced between basketball Hall of Famer George Gervin and Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. Both have filed applications to register the mark for commercial use, but UFC veteran Chuck Liddell's earlier filings could complicate the outcome. The…

US says China has failed to crack down on copyright infringement, IP piracy

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of…

Washington’s annual Notorious Markets List again accuses major Chinese platforms, including units owned by Alibaba Group, of failing to curb trade of counterfeit goods Updated list comes as economic ties between the sup…

Intellectual Property Theft and Commercial Fraud

are not victimless crimes — criminals take advantage of people looking for a good deal and steal proprietary information from American businesses. These crimes impact Americans at the individual and national level. Fake goods sold at low prices harm our families and friends; dangerous and cheap goods flooding the market harm our economy and the country at large. Stolen data and proprietary information directly harm businesses and consumers, too. HSI is a key player in the U.S. government’s fight against intellectual property theft and actively investigates illicit imports and pirated content that violate rights holders’ copyrights and trademarks. HSI prioritizes its intellectual property investigations to address the most egregious criminal schemes that threaten U.S. economic and national security and public health and safety. Every year, people and businesses import trillions of dollars in goods into the United States. Unfortunately, some people and companies don’t follow U.S. laws.

TikTok, Italian brainrot and trademarks: Who owns the rights to Tralalero Tralala?

A three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers named Tralalero Tralala; Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a stick with a face, arms, and legs holding a baseball bat;…

A three-legged shark wearing Nike sneakers named Tralalero Tralala; Tung Tung Tung Sahur, a stick with a face, arms, and legs holding a baseball bat; a cappuccino cup wearing a tutu and pointe shoes called Ballerina Cap…