On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Sep 26, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
When California consumers enter keyword searches based on trademarked terms into a search engine, they might see results from competitors of the trademark owner. Previous legal cases have claimed unsuccessfully that competitors bidding on trademarked terms for keyword...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Jul 31, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
Many California residents use Amazon Prime to order products. However, a trucking company called Prime Inc. says that Amazon is infringing on its trademark by using the word “prime” on trailers used to deliver goods. The company has filed a lawsuit in the...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Jun 21, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
Businesses in California may want to pay close attention to their insurance coverage, especially if they will be dealing with intellectual property issues. This is illustrated in one case where a company sought coverage from their insurer for a lawsuit that accused...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Jun 12, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
Companies in California and throughout the nation most likely have trade secrets that they need to protect. This can be done in a variety of ways including telling employees what they can and cannot share with others. Furthermore, the consequences for sharing...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Jun 6, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
California-based band Guns N’ Roses is suing a brewery in Colorado over a menu item that bears the name “Guns N’ Rosé” ale. The band claims the name the establishment is using for its ale creates the false impression that they are...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Apr 16, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
Making a film in California sometimes results in some unexpected surprises, such as legal action. This is what’s happening with a 2014 Bill Murray movie. A horse-racing announcer is suing the film’s production company over what he claims is trademark...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Mar 26, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
California brand owners may be interested in learning about a case involving car manufacturer BMW and a telecommunications company that registered with the same initials in its company name. This is something that is of particular interest to those with brands that...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Mar 12, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
It’s not unusual for California business owners to want to have something truly unique about their brand that’s also legally protected. The World Intellectual Property Organization reports that the number of trademark application filings has spiked...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Feb 26, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
While legalized cannabis may present an exciting new business frontier for many entrepreneurs, it can also lead to traditional disputes over intellectual property. United Parcel Service has filed suit against a group of marijuana delivery businesses for infringing its...
On behalf of Kenneth I. Gross & Associates | Feb 11, 2019 | Trademark Infringement Litigation
One major California movie studio is being hit with a lawsuit over its upcoming film. Fox is releasing “Alita: Battle Angel,” a major science-fiction production directed by Robert Rodriquez, in February 2019. However, Epic Stone Group filed suit on Jan....
