Louboutin appeals a trial court’s decision to not enforce protection for his trademarked red soles. The trial court’s decision and the appeal highlight some interesting issues surrounding color trademark protection. The appellate court should not grant Louboutin trademark protection of his red soles because it could impermissibly hurt competition.

The Gap has initiated an investigation to determine whether Kim Kardashian’s reputation has been tarnished as she claimed in her July allegations of trademark infringement and misappropriation. Kardashian alleges The Gap’s Old Navy commercial featured an actress intended to look like the infamous reality star.

EA attempts to create precedent regarding unlicensed use of trademarks in a video game context with its January 6 declaratory judgment action against Bell Helicopters.

In the march towards litigation, Facebook and Timelines.com have filed a joint status report setting dates for the stages of discovery. However, the companies have left open the possibility of settlement, and suggest it may be facilitated by having a conference with a magistrate judge.

Empress Hair Care sues Sean “Diddy” Combs’s clothing company for using the same name for its fragrance.

Ron Paul’s political campaign filed a trademark infringement claim against a YouTube user whose video endorses Paul but inappropriately questions Huntsman’s allegiance because of ties with China. Is the video of “commercial use,” and is Paul’s claim viable?

Louis Vuitton has sued Warner Brothers for trademark dilution over a counterfeit handbag in “The Hangover Part II”.

Velvet Underground sued the Andy Warhol Foundation over improper use of their iconic banana album cover

Arguably the most popular college football player of the past season, LSU’s Tyrann Mathieu, possesses a potent nickname to go along with his superstar image. Yet ardent fans are having a tough time trying to buy “Honey Badger” products after LSU’s Compliance Office clamped down on their proliferation.

Starbucks, after two previous lower court defeats and two successful appeals, has lost its last battle against the makers of Charbucks coffee.