Nike files trademark infringement suit against the maker of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’

Posted on March 31, 2021March 31, 2021 by mchattie

In Nike’s most recent swooshing controversy, Nike filed a trademark infringement and dilution, false designation of origin, and unfair competition lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Monday against a Brooklyn artist collective, MSCHF Product Studio, Inc. Without Nike’s approval or authorization, MCSHF, in collaboration with singer Lil Nas X, Read more about Nike files trademark infringement suit against the maker of Lil Nas X ‘Satan Shoes’[…]

The “Power Station” Film aka “What Not to Do” – Preliminary Injunction Granted – “stay tuned” for updates

Posted on June 7, 2019August 20, 2019 by mchattie

The McHattie Law Firm, in a decisive victory, was granted a Preliminary Injunction from the United States District Court District of New Jersey for a Copyright Infringement case on May 29, 2019.

Girls Scouting Out Trademark Infringement from Boy Scouts of America

Posted on November 9, 2018December 12, 2018 by mchattie

Written by Courtney Allen, with some help from Chris McHattie. Written by Courtney Allen and Chris McHattie No “Scout” About it, when the Boy Scouts of America announced plans to change their name to the more universal “Scouts BSA” to allow girls into the program, they probably hadn’t thought through the intellectual property implications. Unfortunately, Read more about Girls Scouting Out Trademark Infringement from Boy Scouts of America[…]

Court Denies Disney Injunction Against Redbox, Judge Rules ‘Copyright Misuse’

Posted on February 23, 2018February 24, 2018 by mchattie

Disney – Not the Happiest Place. A California federal judge has denied Disney’s motion for a preliminary injunction that would have stopped Redbox from selling movie download codes. And on top of the Judge denying Disney’s injunction request, he concluded that Disney is leveraging its copyright monopoly beyond the scope of its rights stating: “This improper Read more about Court Denies Disney Injunction Against Redbox, Judge Rules ‘Copyright Misuse’[…]

Monkeying Around with Copyright Law

Posted on September 13, 2017 by mchattie

The two-year ‘monkey selfie’ dispute between David Slater, a British Wildlife photographer, and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has driven copyright lawyers bananas and finally reached a settlement. Monkey See. Monkey Do. This legal battle began in the Indonesian jungle when Naruto, the macaque monkey, snapped a ‘selfie’ using Slater’s unattended Read more about Monkeying Around with Copyright Law[…]

Skull Crushing Victory for Dan Aykroyd’s Spirits

Posted on March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 by mchattie

Who knew that comedian/actor Dan Aykroyd was co-founder of a vodka brand? And that not only is this vodka award-winning, but that it is delivered in a skull-shaped bottle? Interestingly too, Dan Aykroyd is dead serious about making sure to enforce his rights of this very distinctive registered trade dress of his. Aykroyd and his brand, Read more about Skull Crushing Victory for Dan Aykroyd’s Spirits[…]

What can you learn from Disney’s “Zootopia” copyright lawsuit?

Posted on March 23, 2017March 24, 2017 by mchattie

Longtime movie producer and screenwriter, Gary Goldman, whose notable credits include writing Total Recall and producing Minority Report, filed a federal lawsuit for copyright infringement this week against the Walt Disney Company. The “Zootopia” copyright lawsuit accuses Disney of stealing his idea for ‘Zootopia,’ the award-winning best animated picture for both the Golden Globes and Oscars. Goldman claims that Read more about What can you learn from Disney’s “Zootopia” copyright lawsuit?[…]

U.S. Supreme Court Hands Samsung a Win

Posted on December 9, 2016January 25, 2017 by mchattielaw

By Winifred E. Campbell On Tuesday, December 6, 2016, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics as to the damages it owes to Apple in a design patent dispute that has been in the courts for years. The ruling potentially relieves Samsung of having to pay $399 million to Apple for patent Read more about U.S. Supreme Court Hands Samsung a Win[…]

Are Diamonds COSTCO’s Best Friend?

Posted on October 27, 2016February 6, 2017 by mchattie

By Clay D. Shorrock Earlier this month, a federal jury in New York ordered Costco to pay Tiffany & Co. $5.5 million in compensatory damages and $8.24 million in punitive damages in a trademark infringement lawsuit relating to Costco’s use of the famous “Tiffany” mark. The lawsuit, filed by Tiffany & Co. on Valentine’s Day Read more about Are Diamonds COSTCO’s Best Friend?[…]

Jaguar’s Exceptional Case and $2 Million in Fees

Posted on September 1, 2016January 26, 2017 by mchattie

By: Winifred E. Campbell and Christie McGuinness The name’s Bond, James Bond. Those iconic words bring to mind the names Sean Connery, Pierce Bronson, Daniel Craig and of course, Jaguar. No Bond movie is complete without a phenomenal Jaguar to go along with the car chase scene. Recently, Jaguar Land Rover North America (“Jaguar”) was Read more about Jaguar’s Exceptional Case and $2 Million in Fees[…]