The Pennsylvania State University v. Vintage Brand, LLC et al

  1. November 07, 2024

    How Penn State Trial Against Retailer Could Upend TM Law

    The Pennsylvania State University and an online retailer of goods bearing retro logos and images of schools and sports teams are set to clash in a trademark trial next week that could upend how courts examine infringement claims.

  2. July 29, 2024

    Trademark Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2024

    The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in a trademark infringement case regarding disgorgement of profits from corporate affiliates, and The Pennsylvania State University is headed to trial against a sports apparel retailer in a case with potentially huge ramifications for merchandise licensing. Here is a look at the trademark cases to watch for the rest of the year.

  3. March 07, 2024

    Penn State Suit Sets Off Debate Over Trademarks' Function

    The Pennsylvania State University and sports apparel retailer Vintage Brand are locked in a legal battle that could force courts to reexamine how trademarks function in merchandise licensing and potentially make it harder to prevail on counterfeiting claims, according to attorneys.