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SDNY Blog
Second Circuit Affirms Summary Judgment in Trademark Case Against Oprah
This week, the Second Circuit affirmed Judge Crotty's grant of summary judgment dismissing trademark claims against Oprah Winfrey over use of the phrase "Own Your Power" (see our previous coverage here). …
SDNY Blog
Judge Crotty Dismisses Trademark Case Against Oprah Over Phrase “Own Your Power”
In an opinion Thursday, Judge Crotty granted Oprah Winfrey summary judgment in a case that was brought by a motivational speaking business, Own Your Power Communications, Inc., and that accused…
Intellectual Property News.com
Oprah Fends Off “Own Your Power” Trademark Infringement
IPNews® - Oprah Winfrey was able to convince a judge that she is not guilty of stealing the trademarked phrase ‘Own Your Power’ as it was used on the cover…
DuetsBlog
My Aha Moment
If you've been paying attention to the trademark front, you've probably heard that Oprah and Mutual of Omaha recently settled a small skirmish over the use of "aha moment." The…
The Trademark Blog
Dr Oz and Oprah Endorse This Complaint
Dr Oz and Oprah sue many many websites using their names and likenesses to push dietary supplements such as reservatol and Acai. Background here. compaint oz
Worms & Germs Blog
Oprah’s Parvo Pups
The latest issue of Oprah's magazine "O" features the icon talking about her recent puppy dog adoption drama involving canine parvovirus. It just goes to show that even the pets…
ContractsProf Blog
Dark Lord Sues Oprah
In what is likely to become a major celebrity case, Satan is suing media mogul Oprah Winfrey for breach of contract, claiming that she’s failed to keep her end of…