Trademark

Federal Judge Rejects NYU Langone’s Trademark Claim Over Purple Color Usage

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New York, NY – A federal judge has dismissed New York University’s (NYU) claims against rival Northwell Health, stating that the allegations were “vague and overbroad.” NYU Langone Medical Center accused Northwell Health of infringing on its signature purple color in advertising materials. However, U.S. Manhattan District Judge Valerie Caproni ruled that NYU’s trademark suit lacked a concise argument for trademark infringement. The judge highlighted that NYU’s own ads feature various color schemes, including teal and orange with touches of purple. Both NYU Langone Medical Center and Northwell Health are competing for patients in Long … Read more

Trader Joe’s Trademark Complaint Against Union Brutally Dismissed by Judge: A Twisted Outcome

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BELLEFONTE, PA – A federal judge in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has dismissed a trademark complaint filed by Trader Joe’s against a union in a ruling that was described as “brutal” by legal experts. The grocery chain had accused the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) of infringing on its brand by using a similar design for its promotional materials. However, Judge John Thomas dismissed the claim, stating that Trader Joe’s had failed to provide sufficient evidence to support its allegations. The lawsuit centered around the use of the phrase “BUCK A SNIP” by the UFCW, which … Read more

Snap Prevails in Battle Against Government, Retains ‘Spectacles’ Trademark

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San Francisco, CA – Snap, the social media company behind Snapchat, has successfully defended itself against a government attempt to dismiss a lawsuit over the trademark for its ‘Spectacles’ product. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) had argued that the term ‘Spectacles’ was too generic and could not be protected under trademark law. However, U.S. District Judge Haywood Gilliam Jr. ruled in favor of Snap, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. The lawsuit was filed by another company, Synapse Product Development, which claimed that it had been using the term ‘Spectacles’ for its own eyewear … Read more

Federal Judge Delivers Stinging Rebuke to Florida Virtual School in Landmark Trademark Ruling

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A federal judge in Florida has issued a scathing ruling against the state-run Florida Virtual School (FLVS). U.S. District Court Judge Gregory A. Presnell criticized FLVS for pursuing a lawsuit against its private competitor, K12 Inc., calling the school a “trademark bully.” The judge deemed FLVS’s trademark infringement claims as “feeble” and lacking credible evidence. In addition, the judge accused FLVS of making misrepresentations to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. FLVS had argued that it held exclusive rights to the phrase “Florida online school” when used to describe schooling options in … Read more