Chalk up another win for Panini America in its battle against trademark infringement. A federal judge last week found in favor of the Dallas-based trading card company and issued an injunction against Jamie Nucero. Judge John M. Gallagher ordered the Pennsylvania resident to “immediately cease and desist” from using Panini’s trademarked names, including Rated Rookie, Rookie … [Read more...]
Panini Files Fourth Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Over Homemade Cards
Panini America continues its aggressive pursuit against trademark infringement, particularly when it comes to its “Rated Rookie” logo. For the fourth time in six months, attorneys for the Dallas-based company filed a federal lawsuit. And for the second time in two weeks, a Pennsylvania man is being sued for trademark infringement. The lawsuit, filed Christmas Eve in … [Read more...]
Panini America Files Third Trademark Infringement Lawsuit
For the third time in six months, Panini America has filed a lawsuit, this time charging trademark infringement against a Pennsylvania man. Attorneys for the Dallas-based company filed a federal lawsuit Friday against Jamie Nucero. In addition to trademark infringement, Panini is seeking damages and injunctive relief. The litigation is the latest chapter in Panini’s quest … [Read more...]
Custom Card Sales Exploding Despite Legal Ramifications
Unlicensed sports cards have been around for some time. These cards have hoped to satisfy customer demands for more issues of athletes. For many years, Topps held a virtual monopoly on the production of gum baseball card issues and knockoffs were common. More brands ultimately surfaced, beginning primarily with the introduction of Fleer and Donruss in the marketplace in 1981. … [Read more...]
Topps, Leaf No Longer Fighting Over Buy Back Images
Topps and Leaf have settled their differences in a copyright case. Back in August, Topps filed copyright and trademark infringement claims against Leaf over an advertisement for its 2011 Leaf Best of Baseball product. Topps originally asked for damages, claiming Leaf didn't have the rights to use pictures of old Topps cards that feature the company's logos nor the players it … [Read more...]
Leaf Granted Extension to Answer Topps Complaint
A U.S. District Court judge has granted Leaf Trading Cards until next Thursday to answer a lawsuit filed last month by The Topps Company. Topps filed federal copyright and trademark infringement claims against Leaf over a promotional or "sell sheet" for its 2011 Leaf Best of Baseball product. The flyer lists and shows several old Topps cards. Leaf had been due to … [Read more...]