trademarks
Banksy Has to Start Selling His Merch So Nobody Else Can
The famously anonymous global street artist's situation shows how hard it is for graffiti writers to avoid getting ripped off.
Now That You Can Trademark Swear Words, Here Are All the Wildest NSFW Requests
A Supreme Court ruling on vulgar trademarks is making space for new, profane ventures, from "A$$RICH" to "Bitchigan."
A Streetwear Brand with a FUCT-up Name Just Won Its Supreme Court Case
It might be "scandalous," but it's legal.
This Peanut Butter-Flavored Beer Looks Like A KKK Member
And yet somehow neither of those things is why it might be discontinued.
65 Phrases Taylor Swift Should Totes Trademark
The pop star has already filed for the rights to phrases like "this sick beat"™, but there are so many more that should belong to her!
Toppers Pizza Faces Potential Lawsuit After Ad Calls Out Domino's Dough
A nosy snitch tipped the bigger chain off about the flyer, and now they're pissed.
Besthesda's Forced ‘Prey for the Gods’ Name Change Feels Like Bullying
The 'Shadow of the Colossus'-like game will now change its 'Prey' to 'Praey' to avoid any legal headaches with Bethesda parent company ZeniMax.
Can Brands Really Make Artists Change Their Names?
Burberry's suit against Burberry Perry is the latest in a long history of brands and artists clashing over trademark infringement.
Sony's Greedy Attempt to Trademark 'Let's Play’ Was Shot Down
"The term 'Let’s Play' is now forever in the public domain."
Game Over for Donkey Kong Record Holder’s Right of Publicity Lawsuit
"The character literally explodes, unlike Plaintiff."
People Are Trying to Trademark 'Cecil the Lion' for Profit
Four trademark applications were filed to the US Patent and Trademark office, because outrage makes for some damn good business.
The Phrase “Emo Night” Has Been Approved for Trademark
The organizers of an LA-based em* n*ght are one step closer to owning the phrase.