Patagonia v. Anheuser-Busch: A Trademark Dispute Over “Patagonia” is Brewing

Outdoor apparel company Patagonia has sued Anheuser-Busch, Budweiser’s parent company, for trademark infringement over a beer line using the same name. This week, outdoor apparel company Patagonia filed a lawsuit against Anheuser-Busch InBev, Budweiser’s parent company. Their lawsuit claims that the beer company’s Patagonia beer infringes its trademark in “Patagonia.” In addition, Patagonia alleges that... Continue Reading →

April 12, 2019 0

Thank You, Cierra!

Congrats to our very own Cierra Dillard, as she became the first player in WNBA history to be drafted from UB. The star combo-guard and Rochester native was drafted 20th overall by the Minnesota Lynx in Wednesday’s draft, after leading the Bulls to back-to-back appearances in the NCAA tournament. In her final season, Dillard set... Continue Reading →

April 11, 2019 0

Is the NHL’s “strongly-held policy” on Domestic Violence just empty words?

It looks like Slava Voynov wants back in the NHL. Just one day after the League suspended the former Los Angeles Kings defenseman for the entire 2019-2020 NHL season, a spokesperson for the NHL Player's Association announced they would be filing an appeal on Voynov's behalf. Voynov was indefinitely suspended in October of 2014—immediately after he... Continue Reading →

April 10, 2019 0

Marijuana: The NBA’s Next Frontier?

The expansion of medicinal marijuana, as well as the legalization of recreational marijuana on a state level over the last half decade, has brought with it several consequences. One of these consequences is the need for organizations to make tough decisions regarding whether to allow the use of the drug within their organization once it... Continue Reading →

April 9, 2019 0

The AAF’s Relationship with The NFL Was Built to Fail

On Tuesday, the AAF officially suspended operations for the 2019 season. Notwithstanding profitability concerns, the palpable unwillingness of the NFL to support the organization was leaked as a reason for the league’s uncertain future. But AAF’s aspirations of becoming a developmental league were doomed from the start. Every few years a wealthy investor attempts to... Continue Reading →

April 6, 2019 0

Sports Trademarks Gone Wrong: Can Inter Milan Claim “Inter”? MLS and Inter Miami Fight Back

Serie A soccer club Inter Milan filed a trademark application for “Inter,” but Major League Soccer filed a notice of opposition since it would impact their newest expansion team, Inter Miami CF. Another sports trademark battle is on the horizon, this time between two soccer teams over the word “Inter.” Back in 2014, Serie A... Continue Reading →

April 4, 2019 0

The AAF’s Greatest Asset May Have Led to Its Downfall

Once its greatest asset, the AAF’s proprietary technology platform may have led to Tom Dundon’s decision to cease the new football league’s operations. The Alliance of American Football (AAF) began its inaugural season earlier this year full of promise. The league hoped to be a supplemental league to the NFL, capitalizing on the NFL’s short... Continue Reading →

April 3, 2019 0

The NFL’s 2019 Approved Rule Changes and the Potential for Unintended Consequences

The NFL announced last Tuesday that seven new playing rules were approved at the NFL Owners Meetings in Phoenix, Arizona. The approved rule changes include: 1) Making the kickoff rule changes that were implemented last season permanent; 2) Expanded protection to a defenseless player by eliminating blindside blocks that include any forcible contact by the... Continue Reading →

April 2, 2019 0

Robert Quinn might be the new torch-bearer

Late last week Robert Quinn was acquired by the Dallas Cowboys from the Miami Dolphins. The trade may indicate some progress by NFL owners on players' speech. Robert Quinn has been raising his fist during the national anthem since 2016, and after being traded to the Dolphins last year, Quinn told Michael McKnight of SI that... Continue Reading →

April 1, 2019 0