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The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday that a dog toy mimicking the famous Jack Daniel’s whiskey bottle might have infringed — and damaged — the beverage company’s trademark.

From Washington Times • Jun. 8, 2023

The singer, who scored her first hits in 2008, was ruled to have infringed the trademark by promoting a jacket advertising her album Roar, "Cozy Little Christmas" hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants and scarves, on social media.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2023

If Moderna is found to have infringed on the federal government’s patent, it could be forced to pay more than $1bn.

From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2022

Its online book and film service was blocked earlier this year, and last month its iPhone designs were ruled to have infringed a local firm's patent.

From Reuters • Jul. 23, 2016

Lawrence was predictably incensed by the implication that his patent claims might have infringed Caltech’s claim to primacy.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik