Hästens is suing a small business for using a checkered pattern. Can they really “own” a pattern?

The owners of Coco & Dash Home, a family-owned furniture store in Dallas, are unexpectedly being targeted by Hästens, a Swedish producer of high-end mattresses. A blue and white checkered pattern is at the center of this trademark dispute.

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Nike Requests NFTs To Be Destroyed In This Ongoing Trademark Infringement Case

NFTs present new opportunities for businesses to engage new audiences and grow their brands. Yet, there are potential risks that trademark attorneys and business owners need to be aware of in order to protect intellectual property. Nike is suing StockX for trademark infringement, unfair competition, trademark dilution, injury to business reputation.

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Read more about the article Snap Sues the US Patent and Trademark Office Over the Word Spectacles
Snap Inc. signage is displayed on screens outside of the Morgan Stanley building in New York, U.S., on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2017. Snap Inc. is seeking to raise as much as $3.2 billion in its initial public offering in what could be the third-biggest technology listing of the past decade. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Snap Sues the US Patent and Trademark Office Over the Word Spectacles

Can you trademark a common word or phrase? Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, Spectacles, and Bitmoji is convinced that you can and has sued the US Patent and Trademark Office for rejecting their trademark application.

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MILLENNIAL FALCON Didn’t Stand a Chance in Its Battle with Lucasfilm

It can be difficult to obtain a trademark, especially if you are attempting to parody a well-known brand. This case is a reminder that business owners should consult with a trademark lawyer to decrease the possibility of costly legal problems.

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2 ADVERTISING PRACTICES A SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCER CAN BE SUED FOR IMPLEMENTING IN THEIR PAID PROMOTIONS

In the following example (currently pending a resolution), we will illustrate the liability exposure for influencers related to their advertising practices in paid promotions of companies who may be held liable for trademark infringement.

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Top 5 Legal Issues You Should Consider with Social Media Marketing

Today, most companies use social media marketing as a part of their marketing efforts to establish an online presence and disseminate information about their products and services. However, not all businesses realize that, in most situations, social media marketing activities should be compliant with federal regulations.

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