December 2017 Archives
Kid Rock sued for trademark infringement
Californians who are fans of Kid Rock might be interested to learn that the singer is being sued for using the moniker "Greatest Show on Earth" for his upcoming tour. Feld Entertainment, which owns the trademark to the tagline, recently filed a lawsuit against the singer in Florida.
San Diego Comic-Con defends its trademark in court
The San Diego Comic-Con currently attracts 130,000 people to its annual convention in California, and a jury decision has affirmed that the term "comic con" is a trademark that belongs to the event's organizers. Comic-Con International had filed a suit in federal court against the Salt Lake Comic Con for infringing upon its rights to use the term.
California continues to lead in healthy food franchise wars
In business news, California shows continued strength in the franchise restaurant industry.
The danger of trademark counterfeiting and infringing
Trademark counterfeiting and infringement lead to substantial losses for businesses in California and throughout the U.S. each year. Trademark counterfeiting and infringement are especially problematic during the holidays as consumers make more purchases.
9th Circuit dismisses lawsuit in Steinbeck royalty dispute
For generations, the literary works of John Steinbeck have been appreciated by readers in California, but the rights to the author's legacy have been a source of dispute among his heirs for decades. In the most recent legal action, the author's grandchildren lost an appeal against his stepdaughter. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit affirmed the ruling of a lower court that dismissed the complaint regarding royalties on the basis of a 1983 settlement agreement.
A song from "Frozen" becomes a subject of litigation
California fans of the movie Frozen may be interested to learn about a legal dispute that has arisen over the hit song "Let It Go." A Spanish recording artist is suing the company, claiming its melody was taken from his song "Volar."
