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    What a Tangled Dupe We Weave: Naghedi and Trademark Struggles

    April 23, 2026By Kharla Salazar

    Naghedi is one of several brands that have turned to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) in efforts to combat dupes in the marketplace.[i] Founded in 2016, Naghedi became known for its signature handwoven neoprene tote.[ii] Considering themselves the originators of the design, Naghedi filed a trademark application in February 2023. To qualify […]

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    Kiss the Ring or Leave the Market

    April 10, 2026By Leyda Mujica

    Everywhere you look lately, there’s a shiny ring on someone’s finger—and it’s not the kind that comes with a white dress, vows and a lifetime of commitment. The newest phenomenon are smart rings, wearable technology that quietly tracks everything from movement and health metrics to sleep.[i] Its small sleek design with built-in sensors promises users […]

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    The Clock Strikes Midnight: The Expiration of Disney’s Copyrights and Domains

    March 3, 2026By Alexia Betancourt

    Mickey Mouse’s iconic ears are nearly inescapable: on license plates, souvenir keychains, and Florida Disney annual pass decals.  Given how deeply embedded Disney’s symbols are in American culture, it is difficult to imagine a legal landscape where Disney no longer holds exclusive rights to those symbols.  As of January 1, 2026, the original cartoons of […]

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    Five Below or Five Too Close? Drawing the Line Between Competition and Parasitic Copying

    February 24, 2026By Gianelle Cabrera

      If a shopper has ever walked into two different stores and felt as though they were seeing double, the same product under a different label, that resemblance was likely intentional.  Fast-retail brands thrive on the fine line between imitation and competition, but when does lawful competition become unlawful imitation?  Putting that question to the […]

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