by Jacques Lavaud | Mar 31, 2026 | Federal Lawsuit, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Taylor Swift Trademark Case: When Big Brands Overwhelm Smaller Marks You build your brand the right way. You invest years into your name, your audience, and your identity. You secure a federal trademark. Then a global superstar enters the market with a nearly...
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 | 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 | 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...