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Tempest in a tea pot or Blizzard in a Dairy Queen?
Late last month, a federal court ruled that Dairy Queen cannot stop W.B. Mason Co from selling "Blizzard" bottled spring water even...

David Baker
Jul 7, 20222 min read


THE U.S.P.T.O. fumbles THE ruling on THE Ohio State University trademark
While most of us were distracted by the U.S. Supreme Court making some questionable rulings on states’ rights regarding restrictions on...

David Baker
Jul 2, 20223 min read


Very Nice. Trademark Classifications
The Nice International Classification System is a critical requirement for every trademark registration. When a trademark owner applies...

David Baker
Jul 1, 20226 min read


There’s gonna be a whole lotta POPS
Why should this San Diego Comic-Con be any different? When it comes to comic book conventions, there is one truism that covers them all –...

David Baker
Jun 29, 20223 min read


“I feel the need, the need for a copyright infringement lawsuit.”
Locked on! Top Gun: Maverick targeted by federal court lawsuit. While actor Tom Cruise has been doing an excellent job of avoiding the...

David Baker
Jun 20, 20224 min read


Jack, Coke, what took you so long?
Jack & Coke finally becomes a "thing." In a can. For decades, Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola have been a staple drink of choice for in bars,...

David Baker
Jun 15, 20222 min read


Nothing fishy about this settlement
Netflix and Dark Horse Comics have settled a copyright lawsuit filed by comic book artist Kevin Atkinson who had claimed that the idea...

David Baker
Jun 13, 20221 min read


San Diego Comic-Con without Marvel is like a day without sunshine ... and Thor ... and Iron Man ...
With the much-anticipated return of an in-person version of San Diego Comic-Con, it was disappointing to learn that Marvel Studios likely...

David Baker
Jun 11, 20221 min read


Embedded Copyrights – The Not-So-Funny Side of Memes
Do you ever forward memes to your coworkers and social media friends? It might be a picture of a kitten hanging from a branch and being...

David Baker
Jun 9, 20223 min read


BELIEVE IT OR NOT - Offering Free Wi-Fi Can Get You Sued
How Complimentary Wi Fi Policies May Lead to Copyright Infringement Claims Wi-Fi is everywhere and much of the time it is offered for...

David Baker
Jun 6, 20225 min read


Selecting a Strong Trademark – 10 Simple Rules
The best way to avoid future problems with your brand is to select a strong brand from the outset. Doing so properly has the added...

David Baker
Jun 1, 20223 min read


McDonalds leaves Russia … forever?
No two countries that both had a McDonald’s restaurant have ever gone to war, or so a popular international business/political science...

David Baker
May 26, 20223 min read


Craft brewer wins trademark lawsuit, sued for same thing
After a three-week jury trial, Stone Brewing Co. won its lawsuit against MillerCoors (now Molson Coors) for trademark infringement based...

David Baker
May 19, 20224 min read


Nike, Hermes lead fight against NFT IP infringement
The names Nike and Hermes rarely appear in a sentence together, even when discussing fashion apparel. But the explosion in popularity of...

David Baker
May 12, 20222 min read


Comic book world loses another of the greats
Neal Adams has died. In the pantheon of comic book greats and their accomplishments, Neal and his art stand alongside names like Kirby,...

David Baker
May 10, 20224 min read


How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Three
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

David Baker
May 7, 20223 min read


How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Two
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

David Baker
May 5, 20223 min read


How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part One
Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

David Baker
May 3, 20223 min read


Trademarks latest casualty in Ukraine war
In a conflict that has been marked by shockingly high casualty rates among both combatants and civilians, the war in Ukraine has added an...

David Baker
Apr 14, 20223 min read


Baskin-Robbins rebrands as Baskin-Robbins
After 77 years, ice cream kingpin Baskin-Robbins has decided it’s time for some changes. No, it’s not doing anything really oddball like...

David Baker
Apr 9, 20223 min read
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