Los Angeles Business Law Blog
Two interesting cases of intellectual property infringement
From toys to technology, there is intellectual property in every industry. Learning from infringement cases that have costed multi-millions can help you make smart business choices. Intellectual property includes copyrights, trade secrets, trademarks and patents. No...
Study shows that trademark infringement continues to rise
Businesses in California have more opportunities than ever due to emerging markets, globalization and online commerce. As a result, a trademark research and protection company noted that companies are filing more trademarks than ever before in an effort to register...
7-Eleven sues Quick E Mart for trademark infringement
California residents who are fans of the cartoon series 'The Simpsons" likely remember the convenience store in the show. On Dec. 29, a convenience store that was named Quick E Mart was sued by 7-Eleven for trademark infringement. The store is owned by Sangha...
Airlines battle in “flagship” trademark dispute
Two of California's biggest airlines are locked in a dispute over trademarks used in their marketing materials. American Airlines sued rival company Delta Air Lines over the term "Flagship." Delta has begun using the term to promote premium flights, while American...
Some indie games accused of violating Chooseco trademark
Some gaming fans in California may have noticed that a few indie games on the gaming storefront Itch.io have been removed if they use the phrase "Choose your own adventure." Chooseco, the Choose Your Own Adventure books publisher, claimed that four games were...
Handling an unfounded sexual harassment claim
Running a modern workplace can be somewhat challenging. After all, you must meet or exceed customer demands if you want to stay in business. You must also recruit and retain the best talent possible. Furthermore, in the #MeToo era, you must take a proactive approach...
Local food company sues Target for trademark infringement
Trademark owners in California and around the country usually take legal action to protect their intellectual property when branding elements similar to theirs are used in a way that could confuse consumers. This was the concern that prompted a Georgia woman to file a...
Outdoor retailer sues over the word “backcountry”
Deciding whether to take legal action against infringers is sometimes difficult for intellectual property owners in California and around the country. Choosing to allow branding elements or copyrighted material to be used without consent makes future infringement more...
Riot Games sues Riot Squad for trademark infringement
The California-based video game company Riot Games, which is best known for its 'League of Legends" series, has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against the esports organization Riot Squad. The litigation, which got filed in the U.S. District Court for the...
Intellectual property classifications to know
The human mind is extremely creative, and some people take the initiative to make their dreams into reality. However, without the proper protection, other parties may be able to claim those ideas for themselves.To prevent this, it is important that inventors claim...
