by Madan Law | Nov 26, 2024 | Business Law, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks, USPTO
Recently, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) filed a lawsuit against Church’s Texas Chicken. KFC claims Church’s misleading ads describe its fried chicken as an “original recipe,” a term that KFC has long used to market its iconic chicken. According to KFC, this...
by Madan Law | Nov 21, 2024 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks, USPTO
In a significant legal victory, Penn State University won its lawsuit against Vintage Brand, an online retailer selling retro sports products. A federal jury in Pennsylvania ruled that Vintage had infringed upon Penn State’s trademarks by selling unlicensed items...
by Madan Law | Nov 14, 2024 | Business Law, Copyright, Madan Law
If you’ve ever been frustrated by the dreaded “McFlurry machine broken” sign at McDonald’s, you’re not alone. For years, broken ice cream machines have been a major annoyance for customers and franchise owners alike. Thankfully, a new...
by Madan Law | Nov 12, 2024 | Branding, Business Law, Contracts, Intellectual Property, Madan Law
Ed Sheeran recently triumphed in a copyright appeal regarding his hit song “Thinking Out Loud.” The legal battle centered around allegations that Sheeran copied elements from Marvin Gaye’s classic track “Let’s Get It On.” The case...
by Madan Law | Nov 5, 2024 | Copyright, Intellectual Property, Madan Law
Copyright issues can arise in unexpected places, as demonstrated by “Night of the Living Dead.” This classic film, released in 1968, serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of copyright awareness in creative works. The Backstory “Night of...
