All articles tagged with #trademark dispute
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Jalopnik
In the late 1980s, a legal dispute arose when GM used the name 'Beretta' for a car, leading to a lawsuit from Italian gunmaker Beretta, which resulted in GM donating a car and both companies exchanging gifts; the case highlighted trademark issues and the differing legacies of the two brands.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Pitchfork
Morrissey is looking to sell his interests in The Smiths' catalog and rights due to burnout and disassociation from his former bandmates, amid ongoing disputes over band trademarks and potential reunions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Vulture
Morrissey has announced he is willing to sell his stake in The Smiths, including the band name, artwork, and music rights, amid ongoing disputes with former bandmate Johnny Marr over the band's trademarks and releases.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Rolling Stone
Apollonia Kotero, known for her role in Purple Rain, has filed a lawsuit against Prince's estate, claiming they are attempting to steal her name 'Apollonia' by canceling her trademarks and asserting ownership, despite her long-standing use and the estate's previous claims of waiver. She seeks a court order to confirm her rights to the name.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple Cinemas, a long-standing independent theater chain, is defending its name against a lawsuit from Apple Inc., which claims the theater chain's use of the name causes confusion and seeks damages and an injunction. Apple Cinemas argues their brand is distinct and legally compliant, and the dispute involves attempts to trademark the name that were denied due to potential confusion with Apple Inc.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Fortune
OpenAI is involved in a legal dispute with startup iyO Inc., which has sued former employee Dan Sargent for leaking confidential designs of an unreleased AI device, amid broader legal battles involving trademark infringement and collaboration with Jony Ive on new AI hardware concepts aimed at revolutionizing human-AI interaction.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Business Insider
OpenAI has removed references to its partnership with Jony Ive's company io following a trademark lawsuit filed by AI startup iyO, which claims infringement over the 'i' and 'o' branding; OpenAI disputes the claim and is reviewing its options.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
OpenAI removed promotional materials related to its $6.5 billion acquisition of Jony Ive's AI hardware startup IO Products due to a trademark dispute with IYO Inc., which has filed a lawsuit over the IO name.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
The owners of the James Bond franchise are defending their trademarks against an Austrian businessman, Josef Kleindienst, who claims that the lack of use of certain Bond trademarks has led to their lapse, in what they describe as an unprecedented legal assault. Kleindienst has also applied for his own Bond trademarks in Europe, but not in the UK, prompting legal challenges from Danjaq, the rights holder. Meanwhile, Amazon has gained full control over the franchise, with plans for new films and TV series, although the legal disputes over trademarks continue to unfold.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Finance
KFC has filed a lawsuit against Church's Chicken for using the term "Original Recipe" in its promotions, a phrase KFC has trademarked since 1984 to describe its signature blend of 11 herbs and spices. KFC claims Church's use of the term causes consumer confusion and damages its brand. The lawsuit seeks to stop Church's from using the phrase and demands unspecified damages. This legal action follows a decline in KFC's sales and increased competition from other chicken chains like Popeyes.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the EU over the Big Mac name to Irish fast-food chain Supermac's. The EU General Court ruled that McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac trademark for certain products over a five-year period. This decision allows Supermac's to expand into other EU countries and is seen as a victory for small businesses against large multinationals. McDonald's stated that the ruling does not affect its right to use the Big Mac trademark and may appeal the decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the European Union over the Big Mac name to Irish fast food chain Supermac's. The EU General Court ruled that McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac label for certain products over a five-year period. This decision allows Supermac's to expand into other EU countries and is seen as a victory for small businesses. McDonald's stated that the ruling does not affect their right to use the Big Mac trademark and may appeal the decision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
McDonald's lost a trademark dispute in the EU over the Big Mac name to Irish fast food chain Supermac's, allowing Supermac's to expand in the EU. The court ruled McDonald's failed to prove genuine use of the Big Mac trademark for certain products over five years.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
The EU's General Court has ruled that McDonald's cannot use the term "Big Mac" for poultry products, siding partially with Irish rival Supermac's in a trademark dispute. The court found that McDonald's had not used the term for poultry products for five consecutive years, leading to the partial annulment of the European Union Intellectual Property Office's decision. McDonald's can appeal the ruling to the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KABC-TV
Celebrity chef David Chang's company, Momofuku, is facing backlash for sending cease-and-desist letters to small businesses using the terms "chili crunch" and "chile crunch" on their products, claiming trademark infringement. The move has sparked criticism from fellow Asian food producers and chefs, who argue that the terms are generic and culturally specific. The dispute has ignited a debate about trademark rights, fair competition, and the impact on small businesses within the Asian food industry.