Current News from the Trademark World

Champa Bay or Tompa Bay? Trademark Applications Filed After Bucs’ Win

A championship year for Tampa Bay has come with some championship nicknames.

The big debate seems to be: Tompa Bay or Champa Bay?

New Balance Lands $3.85 Million Win in Chinese Trademark Case Against Copycat New Barlun

New Balance has prevailed in a trademark case that is part of a larger and long-running legal battle that has pitted it against New Barlun, a Chinese sportswear company that has been trading on its name and various trademarks for more than 15 years.

Aunt Jemima Finally Has A New Name

PepsiCo attorneys purchased brand name and logo trademarks for Pearl Milling Company on February 1. Trademark attorney Josh Gerben of Gerben Perrott, PLLC in Washington DC spotted the filing Monday morning.