Category: Trademark

How Do I Combat Collective Mark Infringement?

A coalition of trademark holders can register a collective mark to signify membership. Most of the time this practice is used by a group of businesses whose goods or services are produced at a common level of quality. For instance, if there is a long history of independent carpenters in rural Vermont who use a

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Los Angeles Trademark Infringement Lawyer | Sears Claims Canada Goose’s Lawsuit Is Unfounded

The Canadian manufacturer of fine, fur-lined parkas, Canada Goose, recently sued Sears for trademark infringement. Apparently, the Sears parka bears a striking resemblance to the Canada Goose “Kensington” coat.  The distinguishing features of the Canada Goose coat are its three-quarter length, fur-lined hood and circular patch on the upper right sleeve. According to CTV News,

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Los Angeles Trademark Infringement Attorney | Gluten-Free Food Manufacturer in Trademark Battle with California Company

Vermont-based Against The Grain Gourmet Foods has filed a lawsuit accusing California-based Against All Grain of trademark infringement. According to the Brattleboro Reformer, the suit was filed on October 11 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont. In the suit, Against The Grain alleges that the California company’s use of the name Against

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Los Angeles Trademark Infringement Lawyer | Pinterest Suing Pintrips Over Trademark Dispute

TechCrunch is reporting that Pinterest has filed a trademark infringement suit against personal travel planning startup Pintrips. In addition to trademark infringement, Pinterest is suing Pintrips for trademark dilution,  unfair competition and false designation of origin. “This action arises from Pintrips’ decision to adopt a social media brand that is confusingly similar to Pinterest’s, and its refusal

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