Brand Protection for Entertainment Rights Holders: The Ongoing Battle to Keep the Pirates at Bay

The UK’s IPEC court has granted various movie studios and Nintendo website blocking injunctions to prevent the infringement of their IP rights. The legal victories demonstrate the practical measures the English legal system is willing to take in the fight against online piracy.… Continue Reading

An International Drama Over the Maradona Heir’s Right to Use Their Dad’s Name

By Rafael Langer-Osuna on January 18, 2022 Posted in IP Litigation, Right of Publicity, Trademark Infringement, Trademarks

The heirs of Argentinian soccer super star, Diego Maradona, as well as a John Doe identified only by an IP address, have been sued for trademark infringement based on their use of the name “Maradona.” The suit was filed on January 13, 2022, and is just another episode in an ongoing struggle over the rights … Continue Reading

Respirator Mask Price Gouging and Trademark Infringement? Not on 3M’s Watch

By Joseph Grasser and Raisa Dyadkina on April 17, 2020 Posted in COVID-19, IP Litigation, Trademarks

On April 10, 2020, 3M Co. sued an unauthorized vendor for attempting to sell an NYC agency $45 million worth of 3M-brand respirator masks at 500% of 3M’s list price, or more. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as government agencies scramble to procure personal protective equipment (PPE), unscrupulous parties are capitalizing on the crisis through price … Continue Reading