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Trade Dress Infringement Involving Old Bay
A local company produced a product to parody McCormick & Co.’s Old Bay packaging.
Get Kraken on Securing IP Rights
For the NHL Winter Classic, the Seattle Kraken decided to wear jerseys commemorating the Seattle Metropolitans – but there was a trademark problem.
What’s in a Name? The Prince Brand Lives On
In addition to trademarking his name symbol, Prince’s song “Purple Rain” was the subject of legal action.
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Nemphos Braue Represents Tufton Capital in Acquisition by Mercer Advisors
Nemphos Braue client Tufton Capital Management, LLC, based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, was acquired by Denver, Colorado-based Mercer Global Advisors, Inc.
NHOA 2025 Small Business Summit
George Nemphos and Lauren Ziegler participated in multiple informative panels, sharing information regarding mergers and acquisitions, subcontracting, teaming and joint ventures (JVs).
Fireball is Strong, But Weak as a TM
The USPTO and US Federal Circuit weigh in on a trademark case involving Sazerac’s Fireball and Bullshine Distillery’s Firebull.
