Great Concepts vs. Chutter is a case from the Federal Circuit that addressed the extent to which fraud at the Trademark Office can be punished in connection with a particular kind of application. The Federal Circuit ultimately reviewed and reversed the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board’s long-standing practice of canceling trademarks when a renewal application…
Sepi v. Netflix et al. was a case in the Western District of Oklahoma that brought the much reviled/loved reality show star Joe Exotic into the national spotlight. The suit against the “Tiger King” was brought by a videographer challenging his work-made-for-hire agreement with Exotic. (Really, the judges refer to him by that name). Sepi…