Graham A. Hood

#Trademark lawyer with @SmartBiggar. Opinions expressed herein are my own and not to be construed as legal advice.

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R&B group @EarthWindFire prevail in #trademark infringement suit against tribute act. U.S. Federal Ct finds actual confusion among fans as a result of "deceptive and misleading" marketing practices > https://t.co/vwHYBj3KIQ via @billboard

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Giddyup! @Yellowstone creator and star Taylor Sheridan takes co-star @colehauser to Court for #trademark infringement, alleging that Hauser's #coffee company logo is confusingly similar with Taylor's own, reports @jordan327 > https://t.co/CZ4vjSrXly @CNNBusiness

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Last week, I shared my top 10 considerations for developing an effective anti-counterfeiting program. Regardless of your industry, goods or services, bear in mind these 10 considerations when protecting your reputation and rights. Read @SmartBiggar's latest #IPUpdate below:

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"X" marks the spot: Social media platform @X hit with first of potentially multiple #trademark infringement lawsuits following July 2023 rebrand, writes @blakebrittain > https://t.co/crXyK771BK @Reuters

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As an enthusiast of both @Porsche and #trademarks, I was sad to learn that the #EUIPO has refused Porsche's application to register its synthetic "EV sound", claiming the sound is not distinctive. But Porsche has more gas in the tank; an appeal is underway, writes @RobbReport

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The World Trademark Review (@WTR_Alerts) has just published my article on the Federal Court's new decision on comparative advertising, and depreciation of goodwill. Brand owners thinking of using others' #trademarks in their ads should take notice.

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The scope of protection afforded a letter mark is about as wide as the letter itself. As @BlakeBrittain of @ReutersLegal reports, @Meta, @Microsoft, and hundreds more own #trademarks to Twitter's new name, "X" > https://t.co/IzTxq2Nb9z

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Earlier this week, I spoke with @SammyHudes of the @CanadianPress regarding colour #trademarks in Canada and how brand owners can best protect the distinctive colours of their brands.

Read more about it in the @TorontoStar and @globeandmail.

#SmartBiggar #Trademarks #IPCanada

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No laughing matter: In unanimous decision, an unamused U.S. Supreme Ct overturns lower court decision in @JackDaniels_US #trademark fight over parody dog toy > https://t.co/4f0YUQ2t1C @Reuters @johnkruzel

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Like it or not, the Commanders’ name is (likely) here to stay. Despite initial confusion objections from the @USPTO, the @NFL @Commanders remain confident that #trademark registration is within reach > https://t.co/x76khfH2t0 @NickiJhabvala @washingtonpost

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BREAKING: @adidas to withdraw its opposition to a U.S. #trademark application filed by Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation in the @USPTO. The applied-for trademark contains three parallel stripes reminiscent of the footwear giant's famous logo > https://t.co/JaS8pFOc5s

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Why should companies spend money on trademark enforcement?

Because when you don’t…

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As @PeteBrush reports for @IPLaw360, an NY federal jury has just found the artist behind the "MetaBirkin" NFT liable for #trademark infringement. The Court decision is a stern warning against misappropriating brands' #IP in the #metaverse > https://t.co/zyViFbocpy

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As @GameSpot reports, @FntasticHQ has delayed the release of its upcoming zombie apocalypse game "The Day Before", thanks to a #trademark troll > https://t.co/dYfRRm6AK3 & https://t.co/qf1w9Z3HAF

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.@adidas stripes out: As @IsaiahPoritz of @BLaw reports, the famous footwear giant just lost its #trademark infringement suit against fashion designer @ThomBrowne, over Browne's iconic four-stripe design mark > https://t.co/wFuGDXy2bX

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Thrilled for my @SmartBiggar colleague and fellow Principal Jamie-Lynn Kraft, who was recently honoured as a 2022 @Lexpert Rising Star! Well done, Jamie-Lynn!

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.@OhioState gets "THE" registration it was looking for... After a three-year legal battle, including a settlement with fashion designer @marcjacobs, the #Buckeyes have now successfully registered the #trademark THE with the @USPTO > https://t.co/4LzEFe8fZe

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.@kanyewest has had a "come to #Yeezus" moment, deciding to pursue NFTs months after announcing his disinterest in NFT projects. As @FortuneMagazine reports, "Ye" just filed seventeen new #trademark apps covering NFTs > https://t.co/qMkio1hj6R

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Brooklyn-based art collective @mschf has again found itself in hot water after Old Skool-inspired "Wavy Baby" shoes drop, prompting motion for TRO, this time by @Vans > https://t.co/rc0bXBLCqH

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A NY federal court has sided with @boyscouts of America, tossing a #trademark suit filed by @girlscouts over the use of the words "Scouts" and "Scouting" to promote co-ed program > https://t.co/vO8XtP6SeV