Category Archives: Intellectual Property

Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

EA Sports is suing a company named Energy Armour.  When you look at the logos in this link, you will see that they are very similar and we would have to agree with the writer of this blog that the Energy Armour logo is … finish reading Electronic Arts sues Energy Armour over logo use

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Domain name thief sentenced

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Mauri Miller

A New Jersey man admitted to illegally accessing the domain address P2P.com and then selling it to former Los Angeles Laker and Minnesotta Timberwolf Mark Madsen. Madsen is best know for his entertaining “dancing” at the Lakers championship celebrations. Daniel … finish reading Domain name thief sentenced

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NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Mauri Miller

According to an ABC TV report, Chicago Bears safety Major Wright and other NFL players were featured, in uniform, in an advertisement for an adult film event. The event, the Exxxotica Expo 2011, was hailed the largest gathering of adult … finish reading NFL has “Major” problems with risque ad

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EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mauri Miller

EA Sports appears to be weathering the storm of the NFL lockout and has fought back vigorously against the suits by former NCAA football and basketball players. But now, computer programer Robin Antonick has filed a suit against Electronic Arts … finish reading EA Sports is in trouble over software used to develp Madden

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Yao Ming sues Chinese sportswear company

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  China’s official news agency says Yao Ming has sued a sportswear maker for allegedly using his name and logo to sell its products. Xinhua News Agency reported Friday that the injured Houston Rockets center had sued Wuhan Yunhe Sharks Sportswear … finish reading Yao Ming sues Chinese sportswear company

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NCAA pays Intersport $17.2 million to acquire full “March Madness” trademark rights

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Roy Kessel

March Madness is probably the NCAA’s most important trademark.  Now it appears that the NCAA will have full control over that name.  According to a USA Today report, Quietly last October, the association paid $17.2 million to sports and entertainment … finish reading NCAA pays Intersport $17.2 million to acquire full “March Madness” trademark rights

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EA Sports dismissed from antitrust suit against NCAA

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A federal judge has dismissed video game maker Electronic Arts Inc. from a high-profile antitrust lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s long-standing prohibition against paying student athletes for their performance. But U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken on Monday refused to drop … finish reading EA Sports dismissed from antitrust suit against NCAA

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Redskins want name off Washington Post blog

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Washington Redskins recently asked The Washington Post to remove the name “Redskins” from team-related webcasts and its blog about the team, sources with knowledge of the circumstances regarding the change told The Post on Tuesday. The Post agreed and … finish reading Redskins want name off Washington Post blog

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Bart Scott Trademarks “Can’t wait”

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Bart Scott trademarked his “Can’t wait” You Tube sensation catch phrase but it will remain to be seen whether or not Scott can capitalize financially on the merchandise. It will be interesting to see whether Scott can claim the top … finish reading Bart Scott Trademarks “Can’t wait”

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Formula One loses trademark fight

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Formula One has lost a trademark fight in EU court meaning that the organization will not have exclusive use of the F1 designation. “Formula One Licensing cannot prevent the registration of a (European) Community trade mark containing the words ‘F1 … finish reading Formula One loses trademark fight

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Domain name battle between Pac 12 and Tupac Shakur fan

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Pac 12 is trying to get control of the domain name Pac12.com from a fan of Tupac Shakur. The fan had apparently never been using the site and was essentially cybersquatting but put some links to mp3′s up on … finish reading Domain name battle between Pac 12 and Tupac Shakur fan

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Who owns USC Trademark?

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Well the Supreme Court has decided not to decide who really owns those initials: the University of Southern California or the University of South Carolina. On Monday the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from South Carolina, which wanted … finish reading Who owns USC Trademark?

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