{"id":255,"date":"2018-12-27T12:31:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-27T12:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/websitedemos.net\/sierra-industry-02\/?p=255"},"modified":"2019-11-20T08:01:20","modified_gmt":"2019-11-20T08:01:20","slug":"mauris-vitae-magna-maximus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musangalaadvocates.com\/?p=255","title":{"rendered":"The Top 10 Trademark Battles That Swept 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Among\n some of the biggest divorces and damages claims this year, Lawyer \nMonthly has picked out 10 really interesting and influential trademark \nbattles that took the spotlight in 2017. Some of these have major \nimplications for brands and in some cases, global industries, while \nothers are a bit of a tickle for IP lawyers far and wide.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s jump straight in with our picks for the top 10 trademark battles that swept 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. DC Comics Vs Stacey Lane Holmsley<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kicking off this top 10 is DC Comics, which recently decided<\/a>\n to push stern opposition against a Superman Jesus image, which was put \nin for trademark application by Stacey Lane Holmsley in November 2016. \nThe application came under the categories of \u201cDecals; Decorative decals \nfor vehicle windows; Magnetic decals; Temporary tattoo transfers.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s obvious the image strongly reflects the classic superman shield,\n a DC Comics trademarked image. In June DC\u2019s lawyers took note and filed\n for an extension on the opposition time, challenged the trademark and \nwere surprised to see Stacey Lee stand his ground. The documents \ncurrently with the courts suggest grounds for deceit and public \nconfusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s see how this one pans out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Eminem Vs New Zealand Party <\/strong>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a relieving legal battle against a New Zealand campaigning \nparty, world famous rapper Marshall Bruce Mathers, otherwise known as \nEminem, won NZ$600,000 (\u00a3314,000) in October<\/a>, after the party ran a political campaign ad featuring a soundtrack closely similar to \u2018Lose Yourself\u2019, Eminem\u2019s crown jewel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Judge Helen Cull, who made the ruling, determined that the National \nParty would have to pay losses to Eight Mile Style, Eminem\u2019s music \npublisher. The President of the party, Peter Goodfellow said: \u201cWe \npurchased the piece of production music from a reputable \nAustralian-based music production library, who had purchased it from a \nUS supplier.\u201d Ms Cull said it was not a mere coincidence the composer of\n Eminem-esque was listening to Lose Yourself as he composed his song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the campaign ad. You can make up your own mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n