MLB’s Effort to Trademark ‘Play Ball’ Strikes Out at USPTO

IPNews® – Major League Baseball recently suffered a loss to the United States Patent a Trademark Office.

The league was attempting to trademark “Play Ball”. However, the trademark office has refused the application multiple times. To continue reading, click: MLB’s Effort to Trademark ‘Play Ball’ Strikes Out at USPTO

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Legislative Update: Legislature Hikes the Ball For Signing Kickoff

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Legislature concluded its 2023-24 session in the wee hours of its August 31, 2024, deadline to pass bills. Now it’s up to Governor Newsom to call the plays as to what employment bills he will sign into law. The bills for his consideration read intersectionality into FEHA protected categories, recast victims’ time off provisions, adjust paid family leave, and impact protections for freelance workers and whistleblowers.

At the conclusion of its August 31, 2024, deadline, the Legislature … Read the rest