Tag: Trademark

  • Mission Product Holdings v. Tempnology: When Bankruptcy Meets Branding

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    Mission Product Holdings v. Tempnology (2019) Picture this: You’ve got a company, Tempnology, known for its “Coolcore” trademarks, licensing them out to Mission Product Holdings. Things are chugging along until Tempnology hits financial turbulence and files for bankruptcy. Now, here’s the million-dollar question: Does Mission get to keep using those snazzy trademarks, or does Tempnology’s… Read more

  • Intellectual Property Law: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Legal Protections

    Intellectual Property Law: A Deep Dive into Innovation and Legal Protections
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    General Overview Of IP Intellectual property (IP) law operates as a cornerstone of modern innovation, protecting creations while balancing the public’s need for access and use. This article delves into the intricacies of the four major branches of IP—trade secrets, patents, copyrights, and trademarks—revealing how each contributes to a robust framework that fuels creativity and… Read more

  • Jack Daniel’s v. Bad Spaniels: The Case of Whiskey, Dog Toys, and Trademarks

    Jack Daniel’s v. Bad Spaniels: The Case of Whiskey, Dog Toys, and Trademarks
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    Jack Daniel’s v Bad Spaniels (2023) What Happened? Jack Daniel’s, the famous whiskey brand, found itself in an unusual legal battle against VIP Products, the maker of a dog toy called “Bad Spaniels.” VIP’s toy mimicked Jack Daniel’s iconic bottle design, replacing key elements with humorous parodies. Instead of “Old No. 7 Tennessee Sour Mash… Read more