The Adidas vs. Steve Madden case is one of the disputes that shows how thin the line between legal inspiration from trends and infringement of others’ rights can be. For years, Adidas has consistently protected its three-stripe motif – not as a general decorative idea, but as an element that identifies the brand, strongly rooted in the minds of consumers.
The “Dupe Culture” is taking over the food sector, but there’s a massive legal line between being “inspired by” a brand and committing trademark infringement.
One example of such a situation is the case of L’Oréal v Bellure NV (C-487/07), which concerned, among other things, comparative advertising of cheaper perfumes that directly or indirectly “suggested” to consumers that they were equivalent to well-known products.
The answer is a resounding YES. In the world of Intellectual Property, there is a concept known as “Riding on the Coattails” (or Free Riding).
lim Shady case is not the first time Eminem has ended up in a legal dispute!
The previous case concerned Eminem in the context of sales and licensing contracts for music downloads and other downloadable copyrighted material.
The “Parody Paradox” is one of the most misunderstood areas of trademark law. While the law protects free speech and humor, it doesn’t give you a free pass to use another brand’s fame to sell your own products.
At the beginning of December, Netflix announced plans to acquire for $82.7 billion Warner Bros, which also includes the HBO Max platform and the rights to iconic productions such as Game of Thrones.
The transaction is expected to be finalized within 12 to 18 months.
The Dutch branch of McDonald’s released an AI-generated Christmas advert, but instead of bringing a smile to people’s faces, it was met with a wave of criticism.
The Lady Gaga “Mayhem” lawsuit raises serious discussion on trademark protection! 💥 Lost International’s case highlights one HUGE truth: trademark registration shouldn’t be called optional, it is essential if you care about your brand.
When a small business faces off against a corporate giant in a trademark dispute, it can feel like an impossible fight. But knowing what’s coming is your best defense. ⚔️
