Trade Name vs. Trademark: An Overview Trade names and trademarks are identification tools for a business, and they are two separate concepts with differing functions and offering multiple protections. A trade name refers to the name that a business uses. It can differ from the name held as a trademark, which identifies specific brand features […]
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The United Kingdom’s Supreme Court has held that the British television company Sky committed bad faith when it applied for trademarks that were unreasonably broad and covered goods and services, which they did not plan to provide. The landmark ruling, issued on Wednesday, is likely to lead to numerous challenges against other brand owners with
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Portland, Ore. — Sportswear giant Adidas faced resistance in federal court this week. The company defended its trademark claims against Hall of Fame Sports Memorabilia. The retailer is accused of infringing Adidas’s iconic three-stripe design. The alleged infringement involved collectible soccer jerseys. Adidas filed a suit in 2024. The lawsuit alleges that Hall of Fame’s
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