by Madan Law | Dec 12, 2024 | Business Law, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Madan Law
Mariah Carey’s iconic holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” is at the center of a legal battle. The song, which has become a global Christmas anthem, is now facing a copyright infringement lawsuit. The lawsuit challenges Carey’s...
by Madan Law | Dec 5, 2024 | Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Patent, USPTO
The U.S. Supreme Court recently rejected an appeal concerning patent validity in a case involving the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) and Return Mail Inc. This decision has significant implications for patent law and patent validity. By declining to reconsider a...
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...
