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 | Jan 7, 2026 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Athletics Trademark Refusal: When a Legacy Franchise Meets Geographic Trademark Limits In recent months, the Las Vegas Athletics trademark refusal has raised questions about how trademark law treats professional sports teams during relocation. What appears at first...
by Jacques Lavaud | Dec 15, 2025 | Copyright, Intellectual Property
AI Copyright Infringement Risks: What Disney’s Letter to Google Signals for Businesses Artificial intelligence has rapidly become a common tool for generating images, videos, and marketing content. But a recent cease-and-desist letter sent by Disney to Google...
by Jacques Lavaud | Oct 28, 2025 | Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Trademark Classes: Understanding the Categories of Trademarks When applying for a trademark, your protection doesn’t automatically cover every product or service. Instead, your rights depend on the specific goods or services connected to your mark — defined through...
by Travis Stockman | Nov 7, 2024 | Copyright, Intellectual Property
Copyright Office Grants Exemption, Frees the McFlurry Ever been the victim of the unique disappointment that befalls those who seek a McFlurry, but can’t get one because the machine is out of order? It’s become a sort of running joke in popular culture that the...