Post Tagged with: "Trademark"

#RaiseTheCat: An IP Law Story

By Joseph Baublitz, Staff Writer A new hashtag has been trending with Pennsylvanians and NBA fans to celebrate the Philadelphia 76ers’ wins, #RaiseTheCat. This celebration has become viral. A company, however, has filed for a trademark on the hashtag, which may chill any efforts to raise money for an animal […]

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Costco Owes Tiffany & Co. More Than $5.5 Million for Selling Counterfeit Engagement Rings

  By Melissa Sarnicke, Staff Writer As the world’s premier jeweler since 1837, Tiffany & Co. is known for its sophisticated and timeless jewelry and exceptional craftsmanship, particularly for its diamond engagement rings.[1] Tiffany’s dazzling diamonds radiate elegance, adorning celebrities in movies, magazines, and on the red carpet.[2] In 2012, […]

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How a Seventy-Year-Old Trademark Registration Precedent was Deemed Unconstitutional

How a Seventy-Year-Old Trademark Registration Precedent was Deemed Unconstitutional By Anthony Bianco, Staff Writer The First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States guarantees several freedoms to the people and provides protection from government action in certain areas. Perhaps most importantly, the First Amendment guarantees the freedom of expression […]

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