Worldwide: Trademark

In Kahoot! AS v. CPDLive Pty Ltd., 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 117781 (D. Mass. May 28, 2026), the district court denied Kahoot!’s motion for leave to amend to add a Chapter 93A claim, holding that the proposed claim...

When Taylor Swift released her album 'The Life of a Showgirl,' she faced a trademark infringement lawsuit from Maren Flagg, who claimed the title violated her registered trademark CONFESSIONS OF A SHOWGIRL. The case explores the critical boundary between artistic expression and commercial trademark use, particularly when musical artists transform album releases into merchandise-driven business ventures.

A federal court ruling recently confirmed that AI generated content may not be immune from trademark liability. In August 2025, Getty Images filed its complaint against Stability AI...

The USPTO has announced significant updates to its data access requirements, pilot programs, and trademark examination procedures. New precedential and informative decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board establish important standards for Director discretion in AIA reviews and address inconsistent claim construction positions between Board proceedings and district court litigation.

NBA superstar Steph Curry has announced a groundbreaking 10-year partnership with Chinese sportswear brand Li-Ning, marking a strategic shift for Curry Brand following its split from Under Armour. The deal aims to expand Curry Brand's presence in basketball, golf, and lifestyle products across both Chinese and US markets, with plans for dedicated retail stores and continued product innovation.

This quarterly installment examines critical legal challenges facing in-house counsel, from WD-40's trade secret protection strategy and copyright ownership complexities to the emerging risks attorneys face when integrating generative AI into their practice. The series also explores how trademark law intersects with AI-generated deepfakes and why relying on public AI tools for legal guidance may compromise privilege protections.

Domain name disputes are often framed as a fight against bad actors. Namely, those who register domains to profit from someone else’s brand. However, not every dispute fits that narrative.

In March 2026, the United States Patent Trademark Office (“USPTO”) issued a suspension notice for the trademark application for “The Life of a Showgirl” filed by Taylor Swift’s company, TAS Rights Management, LLC.

Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became a hot commodity at the start of the decade, in part due to the headlining popularity of Yuga Labs’ 2021 Bored Ape Yacht Club (“BAYC”), a digital artwork collection of NFTs...