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Inauguration day of Donald Trump's second presidential term

Nation Feb 05

A Black DC church was vandalized by the Proud Boys. Now the church controls the group’s trademark

By Associated Press

Politics Jun 13

Former U.S. President Trump's criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records continues in New York
You can’t trademark ‘Trump too small,’ Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled against a California man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase.

By Mark Sherman, Associated Press

Nation Apr 11

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Celebrity chef’s ‘chili crunch’ trademark sparks debate over food and culture

A hot debate over the ownership of a spicy Asian condiment has sent social media into a frenzy over food, culture, heritage and business. Momofuku founder David Chang is spearheading a trademark battle to protect its chili crunch brand. But…

By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas

Politics Mar 22

FILE PHOTO: A dog toy called “Bad Spaniels,” shaped like a Jack Daniel's whiskey bottle, is at the center of a trademark d...
LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments in Jack Daniel’s look-alike dog toy case

The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label.

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Nation Jun 24

The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington, on March 26, 2019. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters
Justices say scandalous trademarks law is unconstitutional

The justices struck down a federal law that prevented officials from registering "scandalous" or "immoral" trademarks—a victory to a Los Angeles-based fashion brand spelled F-U-C-T.

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

Apr 15

None of the Supreme Court justices wanted to say this name in court

By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

The high court was discussing a trademark case Monday involving a Los Angeles-based fashion brand. But the justices did some verbal gymnastics to get through about an hour of arguments without saying the brand's name.

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Jan 18

Justices raise doubts over law barring offensive trademarks

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court raised doubts Wednesday about a law that bars the government from registering trademarks that are deemed offensive.

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Jan 15

Justices to hear free speech clash over offensive trademarks

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court will consider whether a law barring disparaging trademarks violates a band's free-speech rights.

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Sep 29

Supreme Court to hear challenge over offensive trademarks

By Sam Hananel, Associated Press

The Supreme Court will hear a First Amendment challenge over the government's refusal to register offensive trademarks in a case that could affect the Washington Redskins.

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