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Representative Engagement - No confusion in trademark victory on summary judgment for The American Retirement Association - CFA Institute v. American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries et al., 3:19-cv-00012, W.D. Va.

No confusion in trademark victory on summary judgment for the American Retirement Association No confusion in trademark victory on summary judgment for the American Retirement Association

3:19-cv-00012, W.D. Va., Judge Moon

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The Breakaway Problem: What USA Masters Weightlifting Got Wrong and What Every Splinter Group Should Know

The Breakaway Problem: What USA Masters Weightlifting Got Wrong and What Every Splinter Group Should Know The Breakaway Problem: What USA Masters Weightlifting Got Wrong and What Every Splinter Group Should Know

May 29, 2026

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November 4, 2025

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Federal Circuit Reverses TTAB’s Determination that Trademarks Are Dissimilar Due to Lack of Evidence Federal Circuit Reverses TTAB’s Determination that Trademarks Are Dissimilar Due to Lack of Evidence

September 10, 2025

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Use of Prior Art Previously Before the Patent Office Can Open the Door to Evidence of Prior Patent Office Proceedings

Use of Prior Art Previously Before the Patent Office Can Open the Door to Evidence of Prior Patent Office Proceedings Use of Prior Art Previously Before the Patent Office Can Open the Door to Evidence of Prior Patent Office Proceedings

November/December 2024

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The Trademark and First Amendment Dance Continues: Application of the Rogers v. Grimaldi Test After Jack Daniel’s

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September 2024

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Federal Circuit Puts a Cork on Tiger Lily’s Whiskey Trademark Federal Circuit Puts a Cork on Tiger Lily’s Whiskey Trademark

June 10, 2022

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February 10, 2022

Federal Circuit IP Blog

Coming into Focus: Federal Circuit Affirms TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood of Confusion Between FOCUSVISION and FOCUS Marks Coming into Focus: Federal Circuit Affirms TTAB Decision Finding Likelihood of Confusion Between FOCUSVISION and FOCUS Marks

September 7, 2021

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Pepsi's U.S. Trademark Dispute Could Reshape Brand Choices, Lawsuit Strategy, Lawyers Say Pepsi's U.S. Trademark Dispute Could Reshape Brand Choices, Lawsuit Strategy, Lawyers Say

September 17, 2026

MLex

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Uncrustables Fame Ruling Sets Up Functionality Fight Over Crimped Edge Uncrustables Fame Ruling Sets Up Functionality Fight Over Crimped Edge

September 11, 2026

MLex

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WNBA’s Hope for a ‘The W’ Trademark Rides on a Three-Letter Word WNBA’s Hope for a ‘The W’ Trademark Rides on a Three-Letter Word

August 31, 2026

Bloomberg Law

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SCOTUS to Rule on Pepsi Win, Trademark Enforcement Changes Could Follow SCOTUS to Rule on Pepsi Win, Trademark Enforcement Changes Could Follow

July 13, 2026

Westlaw Today

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Levi’s Has Filed 2 New Lawsuits This Year to Protect Its Red Tab Trademark Levi’s Has Filed 2 New Lawsuits This Year to Protect Its Red Tab Trademark

July 9, 2026

Modern Retail

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Will the Chicago Cubs Win Their Game Over 'The Rooftop Phenomenon'? Will the Chicago Cubs Win Their Game Over 'The Rooftop Phenomenon'?

June 8, 2026

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