One way to police your brand’s mark(s) is to take advantage of outside resources such as the USPTO website. The USPTO site has an online journal that is updated weekly which includes relevant information of patents and trademarks that have been granted on the date of issue. There are separate issues that are split up between…
ELVH, Inc., Eddie Van Halen, makes multiple claims as to the infringements by Kelly Van Halen, the drummer’s ex-wife. Kelly Van Halen, formerly Kelly Carter, was married to Alex Van Halen until their divorce in August 1996. Van Halen registered their band’s name for trademark in 1978 upon the release of their debut album “Van…