by Jacques Lavaud | Mar 19, 2026 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Katy Perry Trademark Dispute Comes to an End The Katy Perry trademark dispute has officially come to a close after more than 15 years of litigation, with the High Court of Australia ruling in favor of Australian fashion designer Katie Perry. The decision allows the...
by Jacques Lavaud | Mar 17, 2026 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
The Tendernism Trademark Story: A Lesson in Protecting the Brand People Associate With You The Tendernism trademark story is a clear example of how quickly a viral phrase can evolve into something much more valuable. In the age of social media, a single phrase can...
by Jacques Lavaud | Mar 6, 2026 | Contracts, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
1587 Prime Trademark Lawsuit: Court Denies Emergency Shutdown Request Against Kelce and Mahomes Steakhouse The 1587 Prime trademark lawsuit has drawn national attention after a federal judge refused to shut down the Kansas City steakhouse co-owned by NFL stars Patrick...
by Jacques Lavaud | Mar 2, 2026 | Federal Lawsuit
NBCUniversal Files Schedule A Trademark Lawsuit Against Online Sellers On February 24, 2026, NBCUniversal Media, LLC initiated a Schedule A trademark lawsuit in federal court naming multiple online sellers. The complaint alleges unauthorized use of NBCUniversal’s...
by Jacques Lavaud | Feb 26, 2026 | Wills, Trusts, and Estates
Planning for Incapacity in New York: What Happens If You Can’t Make Decisions? Most people think estate planning focuses on what happens after death. But a critical part of planning for incapacity in New York addresses a different and often more immediate concern:...