FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation betting data trademark use Suswati Basu FlightAware is suing prediction-market operator Kalshi, accusing the company of using its flight-tracking information and trademarks without permission to run and settle wagers on airline cancellations. Filed in federal court in New York, the case names Kalshi Inc., KalshiEX LLC, Kalshi … Continue reading FlightAware sues Kalshi over flight cancellation betting data trademark use
January 22, 2026 Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit span>span]:whitespace-nowrap”>Patagonia, the outdoor apparel company, is suing Pattie Gonia, the drag queen and environmentalist, for trademark infringement—a move the company says is necessary to “protect the brand [it has] spent the last 50 years building.” In a lawsuit filed in … Continue reading Patagonia takes drag queen Pattie Gonia to court in trademark infringement lawsuit
OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora’s ‘Cameo’ feature OpenAI used the name ‘in blatant disregard for the obvious confusion it would create,’ Cameo said. Steve Dent Wed, October 29, 2025 Steve Dent for Engadget When OpenAI launched its TikTok-like Sora app, a key feature was “Cameo” that allows people to add any likeness … Continue reading OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora’s ‘Cameo’ feature
June 05, 2024 McDonald’s loses EU trademark battle with Irish rival Supermac’s The General Court’s ruling will allow Supermac’s to expand to the rest of the EU. BY Associated Press McDonald’s lost a European Union trademark dispute over the Big Mac name after a top European Union court sided Wednesday with Irish fast food rival Supermac’s … Continue reading McDonald’s loses EU trademark battle with Irish rival Supermac’s
Google Ads Changes Trademark Policy, Puts More Accountability On Brands by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, June 8, 2023 Google Ads will begin rolling out changes to its Trademark Policy on July 24, and will only consider trademark complaints against specific advertisers and ads, rather than all advertisers in the trademark owner’s industry. In an email to … Continue reading Google Ads Changes Trademark Policy, Puts More Accountability On Brands
By Connie Lin February 16, 2022 The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is eyeing greater ventures in the lucrative NFT trading frenzy, according to its recent filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The filing, submitted February 10, reveals the NYSE’s ambition to launch a platform for cryptocurrency and NFT trading, among … Continue reading The New York Stock Exchange files trademark for an NFT marketplace
Google Ads Trademark Rules Change Giving Agencies A Headache by Laurie Sullivan @lauriesullivan, (October 23, 2018) Google has updated its Ads Trademarks policy in some countries to become more consistent worldwide. The company said in a letter to marketers that the changes will likely influence how it investigates the trademarks brands own and have on … Continue reading Google Ads Trademark Rules Change Giving Agencies A Headache
Trademark Considerations When Building A Brand by Patrick Concannon , Rory Pheiffer , May 25, 2018 The word “brand” is used broadly as a business buzzword. Comprised of a company or product name, a brand acts as a reassuring signpost for consumers in a busy marketplace, signaling a trusted source and consistent level of quality. … Continue reading Trademark Considerations When Building A Brand
Usage of “google” as a verb does not automatically invalidate its legal protection. Greg Sterling on May 17, 2017 Google has not committed “genericide,” according to the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals. While people have used “google” to refer to searching online for nearly 20 years, that does not invalidate the company’s trademark. … Continue reading Google holds onto its trademark as federal court rules it has not become generic (DD)
by Emilie Le December 9, 2015 Follow @trademarkhubDecember 9, 2015 Choosing a business name is a vital part of your business. It’s the first thing that a potential customer or client notices about you and it can really make or break you. It can be a really tough process coming up with an original name … Continue reading 5 Ways to Choose Your Trademark Name [Infographic]
