Knobbe Martens partner Jonathan Menkes was quoted by Law360 in the article “TTAB Wants To Know How Consumers View Celebrity Slogans,” discussing two recent TTAB decisions in which the Board…
Sara Witty joined the firm in 2022 and is an associate in the New York office. Her practice includes litigation and prosecution work for trademarks, trade dress, and copyrights. While…
IRVINE, CALIF., February 14, 2023 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that associate Morgan Robertson has been selected for inclusion in the Puget Sound Business Journal’s “Next Gen in…
Knobbe Martens partner Jonathan Menkes was quoted by Law360 in the article “Lizzo Convinces TTAB To Register ‘100% That Bitch’ TM,” discussing the TTAB opinion reversing an examining attorney’s refusal…
Savannah is an associate in the firm’s Seattle office where she represents clients in all aspects of protecting and enforcing their intellectual property. Her practice focuses on domestic and international…
Jessie (Chunbaixue) Yang is an associate in the firm’s Orange County office. Her practice focuses on domestic and international trademark prosecution and enforcement. Jessie has a strong interest in the…
Unlike online legal service firms, we view all proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) as distinct and unique —and worthy of our experience and expertise. We routinely…
MEENAXI ENTERPRISE, INC. v. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY
Before Dyk, Reyna, and Stoll. Appeal from the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary: To maintain a statutory cause of action under the Lanham Act for activities solely conducted outside the United States, the claimant must provide concrete evidence of reputational injury or lost sales.
TIGER LILY VENTURES LTD. v. BARCLAYS CAPITAL INC.
Before Lourie, Bryson, and Prost. Appeal from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Trademark Trial and Appeal Board.
Summary: A trademark associated with a bankrupt company was not abandoned when the trademark continued to be used during bankruptcy and was the subject of active licenses.
Holly Gordon assists clients in resolving disputes involving trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, and domain names. She participates in all aspects of trademark and copyright litigation and enforcement, including pre-litigation counseling, discovery,…