Sometimes, through simple ignorance or trying to ride on some well known brand(s), new entrepreneurs and small business owners may come up with brand names that end up in legal tussle later. [Name Choices Spark Lawsuits] Do your homework before deciding on the name and save the hassle and resources later. Having to change a [...]

The founder of Hustler magazine, whose name was on a Hollywood movie People vs. Larry Flynt, is now embroiled in another lawsuit. This time he is suing his nephews, who are also involved in the ‘industry’, for infringing on his brand, claiming that his nephews’ ‘products’ are inferior, and therefore damaging his brand. Larry has [...]

Norwegian lighting firm Luxo is hopping mad about the infringement of their famous hopping lamp, by none other than the mighty Pixar. http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-pixar7-2009sep07,0,5441659.story