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of David Christopher Baker

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

The Cola Wars Continue I hope you’re sitting down. Without a cold beverage in hand. For the first time in fourteen years, Pepsi has...

Nope. Well, actually, yes. But it's complicated. In a recent Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (the “TTAB”) ruling, the TTAB determined...

Do you remember the series of television commercials for Pace Picante Sauce from a few years ago? The premise involved a group of cowboys...

In a move that surprised no one but finally acknowledges the widespread use of the Internet for trademark filings, the United States...

When Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, she left behind a legacy that many in Great Britain believe to be one of the single greatest...

After a three year pandemic absence, San Diego Comic con returned live and in person to the San Diego Convention Center in July. For the...

Those of you who enjoyed Franken Berry, Count Chocula, Boo-Berry and Fruit Brute are in luck. These monster themed cereals are returning...

Today is the 90th anniversary of the creation of a popular toy that you and probably everyone you know has played with at one time or...

Today marks the long-awaited return of one of my favorite weeks of the year. Today is Day One (more accurately, Preview night) of the...

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

While most of us were distracted by the U.S. Supreme Court making some questionable rulings on states’ rights regarding restrictions on...

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

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Or so the old adage goes. Following McDonald’s recent shuttering of its...

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,...

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...

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

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

The names Nike and Hermes rarely appear in a sentence together, even when discussing fashion apparel. But the explosion in popularity of...

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