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Articles by Case Collard
When Trademark Goes Off Trail: Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia
Popular drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement, and the internet is not quiet about it. Wyn Wiley took on the alter ego Pattie Gonia in late 2018 after posting a viral photo of herself hiking an outdoor trail in six-inch high heels. From that point forward, Pattie Gonia gained widespread recognition as a drag queen who bridged environmental activism and LGBTQ+ advocacy, inspiring a passionate group of supporters.
When Trademark Goes Off Trail: Patagonia vs. Pattie Gonia
[co-author: Danielle Pettit] Popular drag queen and environmental activist Pattie Gonia is being sued for trademark infringement, and the internet is not quiet about it. Wyn Wiley took on the alter ego Pattie Gonia in late 2018 after posting a viral photo of herself hiking an outdoor trail in six-inch high heels. From that point forward, Pattie Gonia gained widespread recognition as a drag queen who bridged environmental activism and LGBTQ+ advocacy, inspiring a passionate group of supporters.
FIFA’s Strict Trademark Enforcement: Could the Trademark Fair Use Exception Apply to the World’s Game?
[co-author: Megan Owens] The 2026 World Cup is in full swing across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. FIFA closely guards the intellectual property surrounding the World Cup, including word marks associated with the tournament and even the trade dress of the official trophy. But FIFA’s strict enforcement of its IP rights could restrict the ability of businesses to communicate with their customers about the tournament and implicates trademark fair use principles.
BTI Client Service A-Team 2025 Recognizes Dorsey and 4 Attorneys
Dorsey & Whitney LLP was named to the BTI Client Service A-Team 2025, with four Partners recognized as BTI Client Service All-Stars 2025. These results were based on BTI’s interviews and surveys with more than 30,000 corporate counsel and C-level executives. “We are honored that our clients have named Dorsey among the leading law firms for client service,” said Peter Nelson, Managing Partner for Dorsey.
Dorsey Patent Partner Case Collard Quoted in ABA Journal on IP Issues Surrounding Viral Toy Labubu
Dorsey Patent Partner Case Collard was quoted in an ABA Journal article discussing the intellectual property challenges surrounding Labubu, a wildly popular collectible produced by Chinese toy company Pop Mart. As Labubu’s fame grows, so do the legal risks. Pop Mart has faced a wave of counterfeits and online “dupes,” prompting discussions about how best to protect the toy’s distinctive appearance.
Labubu and La-No-No: Navigating Trade Dress in Plush Toys | JD Supra
[co-author: Kendall Lilly] Most companies would love to have their product become a viral sensation, but in the age of viral media and “internet dupes,” companies are forced to fire on all cylinders to successfully secure and defend the intellectual property rights when one of their products takes off unexpectedly. Just look at the newest internet-sensation plush toy: Labubu.
ER and The Pitt-falls of a Frozen Rights Provision | JD Supra
[co-author: Danielle Pettit] Michael Crichton, author, director, and visionary created works that resonate today like Jurassic Park, Twister, Westworld, and ER. Now, his estate is suing the production team and leading actor of the newly released medical drama known as The Pitt for being a knock-off of ER. The lawsuit alleges a breach of contract action against Warner Bros.
Artists v. AI Images | JD Supra
[co-author: Kristina Maude] AI technology is developing at a tremendous pace and AI image creation is no exception. AI images are even winning art contests. Since AI generates artistic images modeling others’ work, human artists are asking “is it copyright infringement for AI technology to use my work to learn how to create images and produce AI works?” The Northern District of California may answer that burning question.
IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes 19 Dorsey Attorneys in World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2023
NEWS & RESOURCES June 29, 2023 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Magazine has recognized four of the Firm’s U.S. offices and 19 of its attorneys in the annual IAM Patent 1000 - World’s Leading Patent Professionals 2023.
It’s Alive? The Open Question of Ownership over the Creations of an AI | JD Supra
[co-author: Morgan Hess] Who owns the creations of an artificial intelligence? From ownership in general to copyright and patent law, the answer is unclear. However, the question has taken on a new sense of urgency: inventors are creating increasingly advanced AI systems which can paint Rembrandt-style works of art, generate paragraphs of text from a single sentence, design original memes, and even generate their own music and compete in rap battles against human beatboxers.
What Comes Next for the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rules? | JD Supra
There have been massive changes in American collegiate sports since this past summer: On June 30, 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) radically changed course and announced that it would no longer penalize student athletes who profit off of their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). As the clock struck midnight on the day the change became official, high profile collegiate stars began announcing sponsorship deals and trademark filings, including debuting personal logos.
[Webinar] Releasing the 2021 Contracts Litigation Report - September 2nd, 9:00 am - 9:30 am PDT | JD Supra
September 2nd, 2021 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PDT Lex Machina is excited to release its Contracts Litigation Report. The report surveys key trends and recent events in contracts litigation. Looking at cases with breach of contract and related tort claims, the report focuses on the last three years.
Highlights Part I of the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020: Irreparable Harm and TTAB Inferior Officers | JD Supra
After a fair amount of end-of-year legislative drama, the Trademark Modernization Act of 2020 (“TMA”) was signed into law on December 27, 2020 as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2021, which also included needed funding for COVID-19 relief and support. The text of the Act from the House Report can be seen here.
Fighting COVID-19 by Accelerating the Patent and Trademark Examination Process | JD Supra
[co-author: Nora Cooke] Two exciting new programs launched by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) are poised to accelerate IP protection for COVID-19 related products. Due to medical device shortages and the constant question of when (and if) a vaccine will make it to market, the pace of innovation has been on the forefront of people’s minds throughout this global pandemic.
Syncing Workout Music with Licensing Requirements | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
SCOTUS Paves the Way for FUCT Trademark, Causing a Bit of an Application Sh**storm at the USPTO | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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