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Notes on the latest trademark, copyright, and Amazon enforcement matters — and practical guidance for the brands and sellers we represent.
Estate PlanningJune 9, 2026
Fender Stratocaster Lawsuit: What Fender's Enforcement Strategy Means for Guitar Makers
The Fender Stratocaster lawsuit raises questions about copyright, guitar design, and balancing IP rights with community trust.
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Schedule A & TROJune 8, 2026
Fendi TRO Lawsuit Filed Against Online Sellers
The Fendi TRO lawsuit targets online sellers in a Schedule A trademark case involving alleged counterfeit products.
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TrademarkJune 4, 2026
Patagonia Pattie Gonia Trademark Lawsuit: Why the Dispute Matters
Understanding the Patagonia Pattie Gonia trademark lawsuit and the legal tension between advocacy and trademarks
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Real EstateJune 3, 2026
Mechanics Liens in New York: What Contractors Should Know
Learn how mechanics' liens in New York work, who can file, deadlines, what property owners should know and what mechanic liens are.
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Schedule A & TROJune 1, 2026
Dude Perfect TRO Lawsuit Filed Against Online Sellers
The Dude Perfect TRO lawsuit targets online sellers. Learn what the claims may mean for e-commerce businesses.
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Business LawMay 27, 2026
When Does a Small Business Need Legal Help?
Does your small business need Legal assistance? Learn when small businesses need legal help and how early guidance can reduce risk.
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Deckers TRO Lawsuit Filed Against Online Sellers
Learn what the Deckers TRO lawsuit means for online sellers accused of trademark infringement involving UGG, HOKA, and Teva.
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Business LawMay 20, 2026
Business Law Commercial Law: Key Differences for Business Owners
Understand the key differences in business law vs commercial law and how they impact your business operations.
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Schedule A & TROMay 18, 2026
Casetify TRO Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
Learn about the Casetify TRO lawsuit and what online sellers should know about counterfeit phone case claims.
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Estate PlanningMay 12, 2026
Inheriting Property Without a Will in New York
Learn how inheriting property without a will in New York can affect heirs, probate, and real estate transfers for families.
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Schedule A & TROMay 11, 2026
Glitch Productions Schedule A Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
Glitch Productions filed a Schedule A lawsuit against online sellers alleging trademark and copyright infringement tied to The Amazing Digital Circus merchandise.
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TrademarkMay 6, 2026
Trademark Opposition Proceedings Explained
Learn how trademark opposition proceedings work, common grounds for opposition, and what businesses should know before challenging a trademark application.
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Schedule A & TROMay 4, 2026
Lululemon Schedule A Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
Lululemon Schedule A lawsuit filed in NDI (1:26-cv-04901) targets online sellers. Learn how the TRO may affect eCommerce accounts.
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Real EstateApril 30, 2026
Real Estate Attorney vs Realtor in New York
Understand realtor vs. a real estate attorney in New York, including roles, legal differences, and when you need each.
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TrademarkApril 28, 2026
Taylor Swift Voice Trademark and AI Deepfakes
Taylor Swift files trademarks for her voice and likeness to combat AI deepfakes. Learn how trademark law is evolving in the AI era.
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TrademarkApril 27, 2026
Beauty Blender Trademark Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
The Beauty Blender trademark lawsuit targets online sellers, highlighting rising enforcement against counterfeit cosmetic products.
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Amazon & E-commerceApril 21, 2026
Amazon Request Payment Button: What Sellers Need to Know About DD+7
Amazon’s Request Payment button is expanding with DD+7 payouts. Learn how DD+7 affects seller cash flow and when funds become available.
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Schedule A & TROApril 20, 2026
Mattel Schedule A Lawsuit Filed Against Online Sellers
The Mattel Schedule A lawsuit filed on April 14, 2026, targets online sellers and highlights growing trademark enforcement risks.
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TrademarkApril 16, 2026
Bronny James Trademark Denial: Why USPTO Rejected B9
Bronny James trademark denial reveals why the USPTO rejected Nike’s B9 logo filing and what entrepreneurs can learn from the refusal.
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TrademarkApril 13, 2026
Milwaukee Trademark Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
Milwaukee trademark lawsuit filed in SDNY targets online sellers as Milwaukee Electric Tool ramps up marketplace enforcement efforts.
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Amazon & E-commerceApril 9, 2026
Amazon Fuel Surcharge 2026: What Sellers Should Know
Amazon fuel surcharge 2026 raises FBA costs. Learn how it impacts pricing, margins, and seller decision-making.
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Schedule A & TROApril 6, 2026
Toho TRO Lawsuit Targets Online Sellers
The Toho TRO lawsuit targets online sellers in New York. Learn how this case impacts listings, accounts, and funds.
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TrademarkMarch 31, 2026
Taylor Swift Trademark Case: Reverse Confusion Explained
Taylor Swift faces a trademark lawsuit over “Showgirl.” Learn how reverse confusion works and what it means for brand owners.
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Business LawMarch 27, 2026
New York Takes on Loot Boxes: Are They Illegal Gambling?
New York is challenging loot boxes as illegal gambling. Here’s what the Valve lawsuit means for game developers and virtual economies.
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TrademarkMarch 19, 2026
Katy Perry Trademark Dispute Breakdown
Katy Perry lost a trademark dispute in Australia. See how prior use and registration outweighed global fame.
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TrademarkMarch 17, 2026
Tendernism Trademark: A Lesson in Brand Protection
The Tendernism trademark story highlights why creators should protect brands people associate with them.
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TrademarkMarch 6, 2026
1587 Prime Trademark Lawsuit: Emergency Shutdown Request Denied
A federal judge denied a TRO in the 1587 Prime trademark lawsuit involving Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Here’s what the decision means.
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Schedule A & TROMarch 2, 2026
NBCUniversal Schedule A Lawsuit: Trademark Action Targets Online Sellers
NBCUniversal filed a Schedule A trademark lawsuit and TRO targeting online sellers. Understand the enforcement impact.
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Estate PlanningFebruary 26, 2026
Planning for Incapacity in New York: What Happens If You Can’t Make Decisions?
Planning for incapacity in New York protects your finances, health decisions, and family from court involvement.
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Schedule A & TROFebruary 23, 2026
Maui and Sons Schedule A lawsuit
Maui and Sons filed Schedule A lawsuit 1:26-cv-01866 against online sellers.
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Schedule A & TROFebruary 9, 2026
Black and Decker Schedule A Lawsuit Puts Online Seller Funds at Risk
Black and Decker filed a Schedule A lawsuit on February 6 2026, targeting online sellers and placing accounts and funds at risk.
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Estate PlanningFebruary 5, 2026
Trusts in Estate Planning: How They Work and When They Help
Learn how trusts work in estate planning, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, and when each may make sense.
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Schedule A & TROFebruary 2, 2026
Levi Strauss Schedule A Lawsuit: What Online Sellers Should Know
Levi Strauss filed a Schedule A trademark lawsuit on January 23, 2026. Learn how this filing may impact third-party marketplace sellers and what it signals for online brand enforcement.
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Estate PlanningJanuary 29, 2026
Estate Planning Basics: Wills, Trusts, and Probate
Learn what estate planning is, how wills and trusts work, and why planning ahead can help protect your assets and family.
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Schedule A & TROJanuary 28, 2026
ALO TRO Lawsuit Targets Alleged Infringing Activewear Listings
A federal TRO involving ALO-related activewear listings highlights rising IP enforcement risks for sellers.
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Schedule A & TROJanuary 22, 2026
Capcom Schedule A Lawsuit: TRO Filed Against Online Sellers
Capcom filed a Schedule A trademark lawsuit seeking a TRO against online sellers in federal court.
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Real EstateJanuary 15, 2026
What License Do You Need to Open a Medical Spa in New York?
Learn what license you need to open a medical spa in New York and how regulators enforce med spa compliance requirements.
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TrademarkJanuary 7, 2026
Las Vegas Athletics Trademark Refusal Explained
The Las Vegas Athletics trademark refusal highlights how geographic naming rules and timing issues can limit enforcement during a high-profile team relocation.
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Amazon & E-commerceDecember 30, 2025
Amazon Seller Account Suspension: How Seller Challenge Works for AHA Sellers
Amazon’s Seller Challenge gives AHA sellers a new way to address amazon seller account suspensions and enforcement reviews.
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CopyrightDecember 16, 2025
AI Copyright Infringement Risks for Businesses
Disney’s letter to Google highlights growing AI copyright infringement risks for businesses using AI-generated images and content.
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Amazon & E-commerceNovember 26, 2025
Turtle Beach Amazon Enforcement: What Sellers Need to Know
Turtle Beach Amazon enforcement is creating confusion for sellers. Learn why listings are flagged and how to protect your account.
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Schedule A & TRONovember 21, 2025
Schedule A Lawsuits: What Online Sellers Need to Know
Learn how Schedule A lawsuits impact online sellers, why Amazon accounts get frozen, and what steps you can take to protect your business.
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Amazon & E-commerceNovember 14, 2025
Amazon FBA Reimbursement Process Explained
Learn how Amazon sellers can recover funds through FBA reimbursement claims and refund processes. Legal guidance from Stockman & Poropat
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Schedule A & TRONovember 10, 2025
Roku Sues Online Sellers Over Alleged Trademark Infringement
Roku files a Schedule A trademark lawsuit in Illinois against online sellers accused of selling counterfeit Roku products on major platforms.
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Business LawNovember 3, 2025
Contract Disputes Explained | Protect Your Business
Learn how contract disputes arise, what counts as a breach of contract, and how clear agreements help protect your business.
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TrademarkOctober 28, 2025
Trademark Classes: Understanding the Categories of Trademarks
Understand trademark classes and categories — from U.S. to international — to file and protect your brand effectively.
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TrademarkSeptember 16, 2025
Sold Audi Products Online? Volkswagen Group of America Sues E-Commerce Sellers For Infringement
VW Sues Online Sellers Claiming Unauthorized Sale of Audi Products - Plaintiff Sues E-Commerce Operators For Trademark Infringement
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TrademarkSeptember 14, 2025
Hallmark Sues For Infringement Due to Sale of Counterfeit Jesus and Rainbow Brite Dolls
Hallmark Counterfeit Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Sales - Plaintiff Sues Defendants For Selling Infringing Products Online
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TrademarkSeptember 13, 2025
Vogue Counterfeit Lawsuit, Sellers Allegedly Offered Unauthorized Goods, Causing Damage Due to Unlawful Actions
Vogue Sues Sellers Over Counterfeit Sales Allegations - E-Commerce Operators Accused of Forming Network to Sell Unauthorized Products
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TrademarkSeptember 7, 2025
Mattel Alleges E-Commerce Operators Sold Unauthorized Barbie Products, Sues For Trademark Infringement
Mattel Sues Over Unauthorized Sale of Barbie Products - Toy Giant Files Trademark Infringement Action in Federal Court
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TrademarkSeptember 4, 2025
Universal Sues Sellers Over Sale of Unauthorized Jaws, Despicable Me, E.T., and The Fast & Furious Branded Products
Universal Sues Over Sale of Movie Franchise Branded Goods - Plaintiff Targets E-Commerce Sellers Over Alleged Counterfeit Sales
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TrademarkSeptember 3, 2025
NBA Alleges Counterfeit Sales Hurt Revenue, Reputation in New Infringement Lawsuit
NBA Trademark Lawsuit Over Counterfeit Sales - Sports Franchise Sues Online Sellers For Offering Unauthorized Goods
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TrademarkAugust 31, 2025
Hyundai Claims Trademark Infringement, Sues Sellers For Counterfeiting
Hyundai Trademark Infringement Action - E-Commerce Operators Sued Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Goods Across Marketplaces
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TrademarkAugust 29, 2025
Liverpool Football Club Alleges Counterfeiting and Trademark Infringement in Lawsuit
Liverpool Football Club Infringement Action - LFC Sues Defendants in Collective Trademark Action to Combat Counterfeiting
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TrademarkAugust 28, 2025
Toyota Motor Sales Counterfeit Lawsuit | Online Sellers Sued Over Trademark Infringement
Toyota Trademark Infringement Action - Company Targets E-Commerce Sellers in Lawsuit Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Goods
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TrademarkAugust 23, 2025
Dior Sues, Claims Online Sellers Engaged in Collective Counterfeiting
Dior Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Claims - Brand Alleges Collective Infringement Action Resulted in Revenue Loss
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TrademarkAugust 17, 2025
COSRX Trademark Infringement Lawsuit, Sellers Targeted
COSRX Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - E-Commerce Sellers Allegedly Sold Counterfeit Products Online to Consumers
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TrademarkAugust 7, 2025
Harley-Davidson Targets Online Sellers in New Lawsuit
Harley-Davidson Targets Sellers in Trademark Lawsuit - Motorcycle Brand Sues E-Commerce Operators Over Counterfeiting
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TrademarkJuly 16, 2025
Swarovski Trademark Infringement Action | E-Commerce Operators Sued Over Counterfeit Allegations
Swarovski Trademark Infringement Action - Jewelry Brand Sues Online Sellers Over Allegations of Counterfeit
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TrademarkJuly 13, 2025
Shrek Counterfeit Lawsuit | DreamWorks Alleges Trademark Infringement
Shrek Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - E-Commerce Operators Accused of Selling Counterfeit Shrek Goods to Consumers
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TrademarkJuly 10, 2025
FCA Trademark Action | Online Sellers Accused of Selling Counterfeit Products
FCA Trademark Infringement and Counterfeit Action - Defendants Collectively Sued For Alleged Sale of Unauthorized Goods
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TrademarkJuly 5, 2025
The New Yorker Sues Online Sellers For Trademark Infringement
The New Yorker Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - E-Commerce Sellers Accused of Selling Unauthorized/Counterfeit Goods to Consumers Online
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TrademarkJuly 3, 2025
NBA Trademark Action | E-Commerce Sellers Sued For Counterfeiting
NBA Trademark Infringement Action - E-Commerce Sellers Accused of Forming Counterfeit Network to Sell Infringing Products
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TrademarkJune 28, 2025
Supreme Counterfeit and Trademark Infringement Action
Supreme Counterfeit and Trademark Infringement Action - E-Commerce Sellers Sued Over Allegations of Counterfeit Online Sales
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TrademarkJune 26, 2025
General Motors Counterfeit and Trademark Infringement Action
General Motors Counterfeit and Trademark Infringement - E-Commerce Sellers Facing Allegations of Counterfeit Sales
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Real EstateJune 22, 2025
Universal City Studios Intellectual Property Infringement Action
Universal City Studios Intellectual Property Infringement Action - Sellers Sued For Allegedly Selling Counterfeit Goods Online
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Real EstateJune 20, 2025
DreamWorks Trademark and Copyright Lawsuit | Online Sellers Sued For Infringement
DreamWorks Trademark and Copyright Lawsuit - E-Commerce Sellers Targeted in Intellectual Property Infringement Action
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TrademarkJune 18, 2025
BBC Studios Lawsuit Over the Sale of Bluey Goods
BBC Studios Lawsuit Over the Sale of Bluey Goods - E-Commerce Operators Accused of Selling Counterfeit Products
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TrademarkJune 14, 2025
NBA Targets E-Commerce Sellers in New Trademark Lawsuit
NBA Targets E-Commerce Sellers in New Trademark Lawsuit - Online Sellers Sued Over Allegations of Counterfeit Sales
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TrademarkJune 12, 2025
Volkswagen Sues Sellers Over Counterfeit Audi Products
Volkswagen Sues Sellers Over Counterfeit Audi Products - E-Commerce Operators Accused of Selling Unauthorized Goods Through Unlawful Network
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TrademarkJune 7, 2025
Converse Trademark Lawsuit, Online Sellers Accused of Counterfeit Sales
Converse Sues Online Sellers Over Counterfeit Sales - E-commerce Operators Accused of Using Counterfeit Network to Sell Unauthorized Products
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TrademarkMay 31, 2025
Luxottica Takes Legal Action, Claims Online Sellers Offering Counterfeit Products to Consumers
Luxottica Trademark Action Against Online Sellers - E-Commerce Sellers Accused of Selling Goods via Counterfeit Network
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TrademarkMay 28, 2025
Toyota Claims Counterfeit Sales Harmed Business | E-Commerce Sellers Sued
Toyota Claims Counterfeit Sales Harmed Business - Automaker Once Again Sues What They Deem "Network" Over Trademark Infringement
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TrademarkMay 24, 2025
Marc Jacobs Counterfeit Legal Action | E-Commerce Sellers Accused of Infringement
Marc Jacobs Counterfeit Legal Action - Group of E-Commerce Operators, Identified as “Counterfeit Network,” Sued for Trademark Infringement
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Schedule A & TROMay 22, 2025
Crye Precision Trademark & Copyright Action | "Counterfeit Network" Sued
Crye Precision Trademark & Copyright Action - Group of E-Commerce Sellers Sued as “Counterfeit Network,” Temporary Restraining Order Imposed
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TrademarkMay 16, 2025
Collegiate Licensing Company Infringement Action Against Online Sellers
CLC Trademark Infringement Action - Collegiate Licensing Company Files Federal Lawsuit To Stop International Counterfeit Network
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TrademarkMay 14, 2025
Mob Entertainment Lawsuit: Infringement Claims Over Sale of Poppy Playtime Products
Poppy Playtime Trademark Infringement - Mob Entertainment Once Again Sues E-Commerce Operators For Sale of Trademarked Goods
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TrademarkMay 12, 2025
National Hockey League Sues E-Commerce Sellers For Infringement
NHL Trademark Infringement Action - The National Hockey League Alleges Group of E-Commerce Operators Collaborated to Sell Counterfeit Goods
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TrademarkMay 9, 2025
Leatherman Trademark Infringement Action
Leatherman Trademark Infringement Action - Online Sellers Sued Over Allegations of Counterfeit Sales via E-Commerce Platforms
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TrademarkMay 4, 2025
Rubik's Cube Counterfeit Controversy | Spin Master Sues Online Sellers
Rubik's Cube Counterfeit Controversy - Spin Master, Owner of Rubik's Trademarks, Sues Online Sellers For Infringement
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TrademarkMay 1, 2025
Hallmark Infringement Action | Trademark Lawsuit Against Online Sellers
Hallmark Infringement Action - Brand Sues Online Sellers Over Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Products to US Consumers
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TrademarkApril 28, 2025
Universal City Studios Counterfeit Action | Online Sellers Facing Infringement Allegations
Universal City Studios Infringement - Plaintiff Alleges Counterfeit Network Offered Infringing Goods to Consumers in the United States
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TrademarkApril 23, 2025
Nike Alleges Sellers Formed Network, Sold Counterfeit Goods
Nike Counterfeit Lawsuit Trademark Infringement - Brand Files Another Lawsuit, Claims Network Sold Unauthorized Products
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TrademarkApril 21, 2025
Crye Precision Lawsuit | Online Sellers Sued as Counterfeit Network
Crye Precision Sues Counterfeit Network - Brand Claims Sellers Offered Infringing Goods to Consumers in the United States
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TrademarkApril 17, 2025
Bulgari Counterfeit Lawsuit | Online Sellers Accused of Trademark Infringement
Bulgari Counterfeit Lawsuit | Trademark Infringement - Designer Brand Alleges Sellers Offered Infringing Goods to Consumers
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Schedule A & TROApril 14, 2025
Dior Schedule A Lawsuit: Online Sellers Sued for Trademark Infringement
Dior Schedule A Lawsuit - Christian Dior, Luxury Brand, Files Another Federal Lawsuit Alleging Counterfeit Network Infringed on Trademarks
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TrademarkApril 12, 2025
Volkswagen Group of America Sues E-Commerce Sellers
Volkswagen Trademark Action - Volkswagen Group of America Sues E-Commerce Operators Based on Alleged Counterfeit Sales
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TrademarkApril 10, 2025
FCA Files Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit, Sellers Sued
FCA Files Federal Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - E-Commerce Sellers Impacted by Lawsuit Claiming Counterfeit Sales
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TrademarkApril 7, 2025
Online Sellers Sued as "Network" by Rainbow Friends
Rainbow Friends Sues Online Sellers - Plaintiff Sues After Identifying Alleged Counterfeit Network of E-Commerce Operators
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TrademarkApril 5, 2025
General Motors Files Lawsuit | Trademark Infringement Allegations
General Motors Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - Online Sellers Sued For Alleged Sale of Counterfeit Products to US Consumers
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CopyrightNovember 20, 2024
Ralph Lauren Trademark and Copyright Action
Ralph Lauren Trademark and Counterfeit Action - Brand Sues Online Sellers for Sale of Counterfeit Producs to Consumers
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TrademarkSeptember 26, 2024
Liverpool Football Club Counterfeit Lawsuit
Liverpool Football Club Infringement - LFC Claims Network of Online Sellers Infringed on Protected Trademarks
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CopyrightJuly 16, 2024
When Does Copyright Expire? | Understanding Copyright Expiration
When Does Copyright Expire - Understanding Copyright Expiration: You Must Determine the Age or Creation or Publication and Go From There...
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TrademarkJune 19, 2024
Harley-Davidson Trademark Infringement Lawsuit | Sellers Sued for Counterfeiting
Harley-Davidson Trademark Infringement Lawsuit - The Motorcycle Giant is Suing Online Seller for Counterfeiting
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TrademarkMarch 20, 2024
The Undeniable Importance of Conducting a USPTO Trademark Search
USPTO Trademark Search | Business Owners Should Conduct Comprehensive Searches In Advance to Save Time and Money
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TrademarkMarch 4, 2024
What to Consider When Selling Trademarks | The Process, Details, and Options
Selling Trademarks - Considerations | Process, Details, Alternatives | Interested in Selling a Trademark? | What Mark Owners Should Know
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Schedule A & TROFebruary 23, 2024
Sued by Christian Dior? | Online Sellers Facing Trademark Infringement Allegations
Christian Dior Trademark Infringement - Schedule A Lawsuit Filed in Illinois, E-Commerce Sellers Accused of Counterfeiting
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Amazon & E-commerceFebruary 15, 2024
A Breakdown of Amazon Brand Protection | Protect Your Brand, Grow Your Business, Make More Money
Amazon Brand Protection - A Breakdown of Amazon Brand Protection | Protect Your Brand, Grow Your Business, Make More Money
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TrademarkDecember 29, 2023
Common Law Trademark Rights | Scope of Protection and Limitations
Common Law Trademark: What Are Common Law Trademark Rights? Are There Limitations to Protection? When Do I Use the "TM" Superscript?
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Schedule A & TROOctober 26, 2023
Rainbow Friends Copyright Lawsuit
Rainbow Friends Copyright Lawsuit - An Examination of a Schedule A Infringement Lawsuit Filed in Illinois Against E-Commerce Sellers.
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Amazon & E-commerceSeptember 28, 2023
Amazon Used Like New | Adhering to Condition Guidelines
Amazon Used Like New: Used Sold Like New Complaint. Why Have You Received the Complaint and What Steps Should You Take for Protection?
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TrademarkMay 8, 2023
Nike Sues for Trademark Infringement
Nike Sues for Trademark Infringement. Suit filed against e-commerce sellers in China and elsewhere for counterfeiting, trademark infringement.
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