George Santos v. James C. Kimmel et al was a case in the Southern District of New York that pitted a cultural pariah against a popular late-night host. At issue was Jimmy Kimmel tricking Santos into making ridiculous videos Santos posted on the website “Cameo,” which Kimmel then posted on his show. Former Congressman George…
Kelly Toys Holdings v. Build-A-Bear Workshop is an ongoing case involving a smaller toy company suing the legendary Build-A-Bear. Kelly Toys manufactures and distributes its own plush toys called SQUISHMALLOWS, and Build-A-Bear sells things called SKOOSHERZ. But this wasn’t a trademark infringement case. Rather, the plaintiff alleged that it has a protectable trade dress and that it…