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DC's caped crusader has been rebranded too many times to count. Batman: Animated DC Comics recently unveiled the official logo for its upcoming 2026 Batman crossover event, Bad Seeds, giving fans their first real glimpse of the visual identity behind what is expected to be one of the publisher’s major fall storylines. Scheduled to unfold across multiple Bat-family titles during September and October 2026, the crossover appears poised to lean heavily into Gotham City’s darker

On the original Star Trek series, actor Lenoard Nimoy actually created many of the best-loved traits of his character, Mr. Spock,...

It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

The U.S. space administration puts considerable effort into enhancing its brand. Arguably, the story of the primary logo used by the...

Even Mickey Mouse isn't immune to the Public Domain. Yesterday, January 1, 2024, Mickey Mouse entered the "public domain" essentially...

As you’ve probably already read, The New York Times has filed a civil lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft in Federal District Court in...

In one of the least surprising court rulings of 2023, the estate of the late writer J.R.R. Tolkien and the entertainment and consumer...

Unbeknownst to most people (including almost everyone who is not a trademark attorney otherwise known as “normal people”), the U.S Patent...

Even bankrupt brands can live on if the price is right How bankrupt brands like Forever 21 find new lives : NPR...

Let it know what you think about AI model training, artist permission and compensation, infringement liability, and likeness or imitation...

Monster Energy Loses Legal Battle Over "MAD MONSTER PARTY" Trademark In a recent decision, the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB)...

A San Diego federal court judge upholds Stoen Brewing trademark verdict against Coors In a recent ruling, a federal judge in San Diego...

It (probably) isn’t what you think The "public domain" refers to a body of creative works, inventions, and knowledge that is not...

He couldn’t afford litigation, so creator Bill Willingham put Fables in the public domain In an unexpected twist, Bill Willingham, the...

Competitor Upper Deck has filed suit and tried to prevent the release In a fascinating legal battle that has caught the attention of the...

7-Eleven's Slurpee gets new cup design If you’ve visited a 7-Eleven, then you’re almost certainly familiar with the Slurpee. The Irving,...

British geeks ecstatic over recognition of favorite fantasy wargames In the U.S., we’re well-acquainted with toys, games, and hobbies...

There’s another “Lord of the Rings” lawsuit on file. [INSERT CLICHED JOKE ABOUT GOLLUM AND PRECIOUS HERE] The fellowship of the ring...

Marvel offs one of its most popular (and controversial) characters "The Punisher is no more." In the face of mounting controversy and...