New Trademark Application by Jay-Z Suggests Creation of New Production Company

Patagonia files a lawsuit against Gap, claiming trademark infringement and damage to its brand and reputation. How trademark infringement can damage brands and why protecting intellectual property rights is important.

On May 3, 2021, Jay-Z’s company, S. Carter Enterprises, filed to register “2/J” as a trademark for entertainment production services for motion pictures, television, and the internet. The application reflects that Jay-Z is not yet using 2/J the trademark, but his...

The key to obtaining and protecting a trademark is to start with a comprehensive search to ensure there are no conflicting trademarks, followed by successfully registering your trademark, and then monitoring the trademark to ensure it is not be infringed upon by some...

Patagonia Inc. has recently filed an intellectual property lawsuit against The Gap Inc., accusing them of infringing upon multiple trademarks. On November 22nd, 2022, Patagonia, represented by Gregory S. Gilchrist of Verso Law Group LLP, filed the suit in the U.S....