A former quarterback was granted one last play by a federal judge from the District of New Jersey in a legal dispute over whether a video game maker unjustly utilized his likeness for commercial gain. Specifically, the court gave the plaintiff Ryan Hart, a...
A federal judge from the Southern District of Ohio has granted the Ohio State University’s request for a preliminary injunction in a case in which the school alleged that a publisher of various sports publications and other marketing vehicles was engaging in trademark...
By Jacqueline Sudano, Esq. Typically, a trademark is a “use it or lose it” deal – if a university has registered a trademark, it has a duty to police the usage of the mark. If it does not, it forfeits its right to complain of unauthorized use in the future....
A new study from the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council suggests that many sports marketers and sponsors ignore or inadequately invest in brand protection programs even though they believe trademark violations and property rights issues are undermining brand value...
By Jacqueline Sudano A disgruntled sports training company, MAX Sports Center Inc., filed suit against the sports medicine department of Ohio State University in the Ohio Court of Claims on Aug. 13, 2010. MAX is also suing former employees Jeffrey Sydes...
By Robert E. Freeman Most of us know that “milk does the body good,” but few among us would’ve thought that a milk-crate pattern on the bottom of our sneakers might help us run faster or jump higher. Apparently, two competing shoe manufacturers believe so. In a...
A federal judge has granted a motion for summary judgment filed by Nike and Converse, effectively dismissing the patents’ infringement lawsuit. In siding with the corporate giants, the court found that the product “was commercially offered and ready for...
DDB Technologies, L.L.C. sued NHL Interactive CyberEnterprises, LLC; NHL Enterprises, L.P.; and NHL Enterprises Inc. late last month claiming the entities infringed upon its many patented technologies that are being utilized in the interactive sports broadcasting...
A federal judge from the Northern District of Texas has granted the motion of NBA Properties that permanently enjoins a group of counterfeiters from selling products that infringe on the NBA’s trademarks and copyrights. In addition, the court granted NBA...
A federal judge from the Southern District of New York has sided with the owners of the New York City Triathlon, LLC in a trademark dispute with the NYC Triathlon Club, citing the plaintiff’s “exclusive, long-term and well-known use of the NYC TRIATHLON Marks.” ...
A federal court jury has sided with golf ball manufacturer Acushnet Company (Titleist) in a patent dispute with Callaway Golf Co., agreeing with Acushnet attorneys that the disputed patents were invalid. The verdict seemingly ended a dispute that was initiated...
A federal court jury has sided with golf ball manufacturer Acushnet Company (Titleist) in a patent dispute with Callaway Golf Co., agreeing with Acushnet attorneys that the disputed patents were invalid. The verdict seemingly ended a dispute that was initiated...
