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A saga, or an epic debacle? A trademark attorney’s perspective on the Candy Crush Saga trademark uproar

Posted on February 11, 2014 by mchattielaw

Anyone out there play Candy Crush SagaTM? I do (I just finished Level 215, thank you very much), and I know a lot of other people that do too. For those of you who aren’t familiar, Candy Crush SagaTM is a puzzle game, originally released for Facebook, but now available for mobile phones and tablets. Read more about A saga, or an epic debacle? A trademark attorney’s perspective on the Candy Crush Saga trademark uproar[…]

Are You Ready For Some Football?

Posted on October 10, 2011 by mchattielaw

Can I say that? Should I be worried about getting sued for using it as my title for this post? If I was sued, should I be worried about losing? First, (since I am very worried!) let me say that I am in no way affiliated with ABC Sports, Inc., the registered owner of “Are Read more about Are You Ready For Some Football?[…]

The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back

Posted on September 20, 2011 by mchattie

We all recognize them. A faceless mask embodying the legion of evil in a galaxy far far away. Evil, elite and invincible? Almost. The Imperial Stormtrooper may be the epitome of might on the silver screen, but that armor matters not against the power of wigs and black capes. Read on: A prop designer, who Read more about The Star Wars Chronicles: Episode I – The Empire Strikes Back[…]

Offensive Mascots… Where do we draw the line?

Posted on September 2, 2011 by mchattie

With college football season kicking off this weekend and the NFL season right around the corner, we have found ourselves pondering the issue of offensive mascots or symbols for sports teams. How offensive is too offensive? Who gets to decide what is offensive? Who needs to be offended (or how many need to be offended) Read more about Offensive Mascots… Where do we draw the line?[…]

Rutt’s Hut® Takes the Muttstard Away From Adam’s Deli

Posted on August 5, 2011 by mchattie

In today’s culture, the media is an undeniable force in helping brands gain name-recognition and in shaping popular opinion and the latest trends. Between the news, commercials, television programs (reality and otherwise), movies, and ever-expanding ways to create an on-line presence, more and more businesses seek to find air-time any way they can and the Read more about Rutt’s Hut® Takes the Muttstard Away From Adam’s Deli[…]

Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters

Posted on July 14, 2011 by mchattie

Tomorrow, as most of you know… “IT ALL ENDS.” The world? Not to our knowledge. The NFL Lockout? We wish. No, no, tomorrow marks the theatrical opening of the final installment of the Harry Potter series. The premiere is, without a doubt, one of the biggest movie events of the year, possibly of the decade. Read more about Harry Potter and the Copyrighted Characters[…]

The Royal Wedding and a Royal Cash Cow, but what about their rights?

Posted on April 22, 2011January 20, 2020 by mchattie

The Royal Wedding is an (almost) once in a lifetime event. In fact, it’s been 30 years since the last one, and even in the land of rebel colonies, it’s gripping the attention of a majority of our nation’s tabloids, gossip columns and social media outlets. The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton Read more about The Royal Wedding and a Royal Cash Cow, but what about their rights?[…]