Overview: Sewing dissent: When bag makers incorporate the hardware and design of a Hermès bag, are they infringing on design trademarks? How might consumer surveys stitch together a case? Trademark infringement and intellectual property disputes...
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Dupe Culture Clash with Trademark Law
Overview: “Dupes” are more than just knockoffs; they’re a phenomenon. How might consumer surveys help mitigate the trademark clash between dupes and the original brands? What Are Dupes? Dupe is slang for “duplicate,” and it...
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Buc-ees and Barc-cees: Pit Stop Trademark Brawl
Overview: Beavers, Bulldogs, and brand confusion: What can the Buc-ee’s vs. Barc-ee’s lawsuit tell us about trademark infringement and the power of consumer perception? Beavers, Bulldogs, and Brand Confusion Buc-ee’s is a chain of mega-sized...
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Eat. Drink. Play. Litigate? Dave & Buster’s Sues Arcade Time Over Alleged Trademark Infringement
Overview: Dave & Buster’s sues Florida business Arcade Time over its trademarked phrase, “Eat Drink Play.” Who will win in a trademark lawsuit, and can consumer surveys play out in court? Eat Drink Play Sue...
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Coach and Quince: Classic Bags Classic Trademark Infringement Dispute
Overview: Fashion house Coach files trademark infringement action against direct-to-consumer brand Quince. Might consumer survey evidence give one brand an edge? It’s in the bag. Cutting Middleman Cuts Costs Coach is a luxury brand owned...
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