With the proliferation of craft breweries in New York, and across the country, over the last decade, no one should be surprised by the recent dispute between two such breweries over their product names and trademarks. The case is unusual because the alleged trademark...
Month: May 2017
Pink “Unicorn” drinks spark trademark lawsuit against Starbucks
Unicorns, especially pink unicorns, are thought to be entirely creatures of mythology, but the marketing ploy of a Brooklyn coffee shop has transformed the one-horned beast into a trademark that is at the heart of an intellectual property lawsuit involving pink...
Your non-compete agreement must hold up to challenges
With your business up and running, you were likely ecstatic about its success and the capital you invested in it. However, you have reached your goals, and your business is becoming profitable. In fact, you and your partner may be discussing expanding your staff. This...
Tomato sauce maker abandons product name but learns to prosper
This blog has previously noted the steps that a trademark owner will take to protect the mark. But, what happens to the business that is forced to abandon a successful product name? A tomato sauce maker was recently compelled by a New York restaurant to pick another...
What causes most business partnership disputes?
When you are going into business, you may decide that pooling resources and talent with someone else or multiple other people is the best route. This may also feel less risky as you are not jumping into the venture by yourself. In the excitement of starting the...
Partner sues NYC doctor misuse of company funds
Doctors may be brilliant when practicing their medical specialties, but they can also be difficult business partners. A lawsuit filed this week in Manhattan Supreme Court accuses a prominent urologist of using funds belonging to a magazine that he and the plaintiff...
Trial involving “Rebecca” producers and publicist begins in NYC
Fans of Alfred Hitchcock are drawn to his complex plots and fascinating characters. Now one of his best known movies, "Rebecca," has ended up in court in New York City, as the producers of a musical based on the movie are suing the show's form publicist for a number...
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