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Whether it be an athlete, entertainer or corporate entity, Heitner Legal has grown to become one of the first law firms thought of for trademark application filings. And upon winning the 2018 Boston Marathon, Des Linden went to Heitner Legal for same. Before winning the Boston Marathon, Linden kept using the phrase “Keep Showing Up.” […]
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) instantly became the darling of the NCAA Tournament in 2018 when it became the first men’s basketball team to enter as a 16 seed and knock off the #1 seed, Virginia. It was not only an upset, but a game where UMBC won by 20 points. The following […]
Jim Tomsula is credited as being a defensive wizard in NFL circles. The defensive line coach for the Washington Redskins was integral in turning around the club’s defense in 2017. Prior to that, he served in a variety of positions, including as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers from 2015-16. It was a short […]
It started with ESPN Sports Business Reporter and friend Darren Rovell sitting next to popular basketball analyst and former college basketball coach Bill Raftery on an airplane. Rovell, always thinking on his feet, wondered why Raftery, who has popularized phrases such as “ONIONS” and “With a Kiss” never trademarked them to be able to use the […]
NBA superstar Andrew Wiggins was destined to become one of the most prominent basketball players in the world. The 2014 first overall pick that was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves had many sports agencies knocking on his door to represent him for the draft and thereafter. Ultimately, Wiggins chose agent Bill Duffy and his agency […]
Major League Baseball player Alex Avila is one of those athletes who is not only wise on the field, but also off of it, making sure that he and his family are protected against worst case scenarios and planning for his future after baseball. The catcher who has previously played for the Detroit Tigers, Chicago […]
Jon Swartz of the USA TODAY recently wrote an article titled, Kevin Durant takes a shot at the cloud, the latest NBA play for tech returns. Therein, Swartz wrote that, these days, if an NBA player is making big money, he would rather put that money to work through investments (especially in tech) as opposed to seeking […]
The NFL has been in a ongoing battle with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) regarding concussions and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). In 2015, a movie called Concussion, which starred Will Smith appearing as Dr. Bennet Omalu, documented the nightmare effects CTE can have on former players. Dr Ann McKee, a neuropathologist, examined the brains of 202 […]
Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC has filed a notice of opposition with the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB). The Cubs believe that its club will be damaged if the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) chooses to register the marks “FLY THE W” and “1908 IS ENOUGH.” The Cubs are very well known for their […]
The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear New Jersey’s appeal that would potentially allow the state to provide sports betting within its borders. In NYC on Tuesday night, Roger Goodell (NFL commissioner), Adam Silver (NBA commissioner), Rob Manfred (MLB commissioner), and Gary Bettman (NHL commissioner) gathered together for a panel titled “GameChangers: Creating […]
Lululemon Athletica is suing Under Armour under claims of patent and trademark infringement, for allegedly copying a sports bra design. The “$52 Energy Bra – which has four straps that crisscross in the back – does it all,” according to Lululemon. Four of Under Armour’s sports bras, including “Under Armour’s Armour Eclipse Low Impact”, “Armour […]
An online golf apparel company called I Made Bogey is being sued by Tltleist. As Deadspin stated in its report, I Made Bogey “sells products with slogans you’d expect to see on the Wildwood boardwalk.” The majority of products on the site are parodies of Titleist, with the name “Titties.” Titleist, through its parent company, […]