trademarks

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has raised eyebrows by attempting to secure intellectual property rights over depictions of the apple fruit itself. This peculiar move highlights the increasing obsession of corporations with intellectual property rights (IPRs) as they strive to gain a...

Battles over trademarks and patents are nothing new and have been pivotal in companies getting a competitive edge over the years. New trademark filings indicate that four Major League Baseball teams have something else in mind when it comes to this type of intellectual property. What Happened...

Satellite company Starlink has quietly filed new trademarks that could lead to new business ventures for parent company SpaceX. A trademark attorney shared insights with Benzinga on what the filings mean and what could be coming from the Elon Musk-led company. Why Starlink Trademarks Are Worth...

One of the most popular television shows of the 2000s, which was part mockumentary, has a very real lawsuit in the works. What Happened: Based on the BBC show of the same name, “The Office” aired for nine seasons in the U.S. on Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)-owned NBC. NBC is...

Those waiting for non fungible tokens (NFTs) from rapper Kanye West were likely singing “I need you to hurry up now, cause I can’t wait much longer.” Those requests may bear fruit as West, who previously distanced himself from NFTs, could be joining the fast-...

Movie lovers could be in for a treat in the future, with the potential to be rewarded just for going to the movies or watching a movie at home. What Happened: IMAX Corporation (NYSE: IMAX) filed a trademark recently that could reward people for watching movies at the company’s larger...

An ongoing debate between politicians and a leading media company caught the attention of the world’s richest person, who weighed in recently with his opinion. What Happened: Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk has been known to share his opinion on hot and controversial topics on Twitter...

McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) announced Monday its intention to sell its Russian restaurants. This comes as the company faces the potential of losing its trademarks in the region, which could harm the sale of the business. What Happened: McDonald's will sell its Russian business...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine led to sanctions that impacted several sectors. Among the items hit by the sanctions on Russia was the import of Russian vodka. One U.S. company could have the perfect fix for the problem. What Happened: A new trademark filing on March 11, 2022, calls for...

Companies have pulled out of Russia in record numbers after the country invaded Ukraine. Russia is retaliating against some of the companies by looking the other way or ending patent protection on trademarks. Here’s the latest. There’s A New McDonald’s: A new trademark filing in...

A new report indicates one of the world’s largest retailers is pushing into the metaverse, which would likely support a future multitrillion dollar opportunity for the emerging sector. What Happened: Walmart Inc (NYSE: WMT) has filed trademarks with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office...

A series of trademark applications filed by Nike Inc (NYSE: NKE) indicate the multinational sneaker and apparel giant is preparing to enter the metaverse. What Happened: According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, on Oct. 27 Nike filed applications for “Nike,” the...

A battle has erupted over who owns the trademark to meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. What Happened: The Dogecoin Foundation, a Colorado non-profit formed by the cryptocurrency’s creators and supporters in 2014, is among the half a...