The aptly named STRANGE NEW PRODUCTS BLOG. HT WordLab.
NY Metrostars Become RED BULL New York
The owners of the RED BULL energy drink have announced its purchase of the Major League Soccer franchise, the New York MetroStars , which will be re-named RED BULL New York
While incorporating a pre-existing trademark into a sports franchise has been done for decades in other countries (YOMIURI GIANTS, BAYER LEVERKAUSEN), and while various
Ferrigno v. Ferrigno
Hulk sue.
Wrigley Sues Cadbury Over TRIDENT And DENTYNE Trade Dress
Wrigley has sued Cadbury in the Northern District of Illinois, over Cadbury’s use of the TRIDENT E-Z Close Pack (pictured above) and DENTYNE Soft Chew Pack.
Wrigley’s trade dress is described as:
‘a curved edge along a face of the packaging; a half circle design on the lower portion of a face of the packaging;
Hells Angels v. Disney
HELLS ANGELS is a registered trademark of the Hell’s Angels Motorcycle Club. CNNMoney is reporting that Hells Angels is suing Disney for use of the trademark in connection with an upcoming move ‘WILD HOGS.’
HOG is a trademark of Harley Davidson. I apologize in advance but I couldn’t find confirmation as to why Harley’s are
Google and YouTube Subpoenaed By American Airlines
Answer To BOUNTY Trade Dress Question
‘The Logos of Web 2.0 Companies’
Fontshop: ‘The Logos of Web 2.0 Companies.’ HT Kottke.
Consumer False Advertising Class Actions In Massachusetts
From Proskauer: Discussion of recent Massachusetts case concerning consumer class actions under Massachusetts Unfair Competition Law. HT 43(a) blog.
Trade Dress Puzzle
Trade Dress brain teaser here.