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Feb 27, 2025 | 
worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Di’Vennci K Lucas
United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence
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Oct 28, 2024 | 
worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Di’Vennci K Lucas
Shutterstock/Savvapanf Photo United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence
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Aug 28, 2024 | 
law.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman
In a landmark decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act’s provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of or comprising the name of a particular living individual without the individual’s written consent. 15 U.S.C. §1052(c) (authorizing refusal of a trademark application if it “[c]onsists of or comprises a name.
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Aug 1, 2024 | 
lawjournalnewsletters.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman
Intellectual PropertyLitigationTrademarksUnited States Supreme CourtIn a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act’s provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of or comprising the name of a particular living individual without the individual’s written consent.
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Jul 29, 2024 | 
worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman
United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman
In a landmark decision written by Justice Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the Lanham Act’s provision that prohibits the registration of trademarks consisting of, or comprising the name of, a particular living individual without the individual’s written consent.
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Feb 21, 2024 | 
worldtrademarkreview.com | Howard J. Shire |Justin Tilghman
United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence Given the record, it was reasonable to conclude that the mark is commonly used on apparel in an informational and ornamental manner to convey an anti-racist sentiment. Register for free for limited access Register for free to receive our newsletter, view leading trademark professionals in WTR 1000 and gain limited access to subscriber content.
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Feb 13, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Callan Stein |Howard J. Shire |Michael Lowe |Christopher Brolley
Looking back, 2023 proved to be yet another important year for the landscape of college sports and name, image, and likeness. As we look ahead to 2024, it's imperative for higher education stakeholders to consider how the landscape will evolve further. Here, we delve into the future of NIL in 2024 and offer some predictions and insights that could define this year of college sports.
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Jan 9, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Callan Stein |Howard J. Shire |Michael Lowe |Christopher Brolley
In the more than two years since the NCAA adopted its groundbreaking interim policy allowing college student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness without losing their eligibility, college student-athletes have seen NIL opportunities rapidly grow and evolve.
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Oct 11, 2023 | 
worldtrademarkreview.com | Justin Tilghman |Howard J. Shire
United States of America Legal updates: case law analysis and intelligence The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the grant of a preliminary injunction in favour of Whirlpool, the maker of the iconic KitchenAid stand mixer. Register for limited access Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content. Register now Subscribe to unlock unlimited access Get news, unique commentary, expert analysis and essential resources from the WTR experts.
