Tootsie vs Footzy: The Famous Trademark Lawsuit

Here's a great example of the "famous trademark" claim: "Tootsie has decided to file suit in federal court against the makers, a company called Rollashoe, for 'infringing on the brand name' Tootsie Roll." Read the full article here.

Last year, the candymaker, Tootsie Roll, filed an opposition at the USPTO against the shoe brand, Footzyrolls, and then upped the ante last week with a lawsuit.

Is Tootsie Roll's claim of dilution and likelihood of confusion hitting the sweet spot? Or is Footzyrolls correct in claiming this lawsuit is "completely frivolous?"

Gobble, Gobble

Since Thanksgiving is upon us here in the US, I got to thinking how I could relate this holiday to trademarks. For most of us, Thanksgiving is a time of the year where we eat a lot of great food and spend time with family. That being said, let's look at some of the trademarks that may be on your table this holiday season:

• Butterball ®: While this company is best known for their poultry products, they also sell soups, marinades, seasonings, and spices.
  

• Stove Top ®: There were plans for 'dinner meal kits' but that application was abandoned at the applicant's request back in 2000.
  

• Sara Lee ®: At this point in the meal, buying a pie is much easier than making your own.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving brands?