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Court Says ‘I Don’t’ to Wedding Gown Trade Dress Claim

November, 6th, 2017

By Natasha Rodriguez Most consumers recognize clothing brands by the company’s trademark, an identifying symbol or logo, located on the article. In addition to this traditional type of trademark, clothing designers may claim trade dress [Read More…]

Memorable IP Eats at Blue Hill at Stone Barns

November, 3rd, 2017

WHIPgroup hosted its second IP Eats event on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 with an unforgettable private dining experience at the Michelin-starred Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Guests enjoyed the restaurant’s ambiance and farm-to-table culinary creations, [Read More…]

Vineyard Vines Resolves Trademark Infringement Suit

November, 3rd, 2017

WHIPgroup client Vineyard Vines successfully resolved a district court proceeding regarding the use of its VINEYARD VINES® marks by Preppy Outlet, LLC. Preppy Outlet will permanently cease any use the marks in the future. The [Read More…]

Korean Trademark Rights Melt at the TTAB

October, 31st, 2017

By Chelsea A. Russell In the digital age, it is commonplace for consumers to be familiar with companies and products not for sale in their country. The internet has created a market in which companies [Read More…]

WHIPgroup Obtains PTAB Reversal of § 103 Rejection

October, 24th, 2017

WHIPgroup attorneys successfully appealed an obviousness rejection for a patent application directed to a medical instrument with a touch screen movable between a first position within a housing footprint and a second position extended from [Read More…]

Opinion: Protecting Luxury Online

October, 24th, 2017

By Christina L. Winsor Amazon is a behemoth of online retailers and a godsend for busy parents who just don’t want to have to leave the house for diapers. The company has completely turned physical [Read More…]

WHIPgroup Files Trademark Case On Behalf of Hybrid Athletics against Hylete LLC To Stop Years of Willful Infringement

October, 24th, 2017

WHIPgroup has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit on behalf of its client Hybrid Athletics, LLC in the District Court of Connecticut, Case No. 3:17-cv-1767 (D. Conn) (filed October 23, 2017). Hybrid Athletics is a well-known [Read More…]

WHIPgroup Files New Opposition at TTAB over INFINITY®

October, 23rd, 2017

WHIPgroup has filed a trademark Notice of Opposition on behalf of its client Mirage Granito Ceramico SPA (“MGC”) with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Opp. No. 91237302. MGC is an Italian company which sells [Read More…]

Bat Makers Club Each Other With IP

October, 17th, 2017

By Wesley W. Whitmyer, Jr. The Cardinals may be out of the running for the Fall Classic, but St. Louis—specifically U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri—is still deeply involved in autumn baseball. [Read More…]

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