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Cameo CEO on OpenAI lawsuit: Problem is using our name, not Sora AI
CNBC Television· 2025-10-30 16:32
Cameo, a personalized celebrity video marketplace, is the latest company to sue OpenAI. Cameo accusing the Chat GPT maker of launching a similar Sora 2 feature, also named Cameo, saying the offering infringes on its trademark. We've reached out to OpenAI and it said it had no comment.But the Verge says a company spokesman told them, quote, "We disagree with these claims and that no one can claim exclusive ownership over the word Cameo." Joining us now to discuss is Cameo CEO Steven Galanis. Stephen, I guess ...
JM Smucker ‘files Uncrustables trademark suit against Trader Joe’s’
Yahoo Finance· 2025-10-15 13:44
Core Viewpoint - JM Smucker has filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe's for allegedly selling a product that mimics its Uncrustables brand, claiming trademark infringement and unfair competition [1][2]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed in Ohio, accusing Trader Joe's of launching a "copycat" product, specifically its Crustless Peanut Butter & Strawberry Jam sandwiches [1]. - JM Smucker asserts that it does not oppose the sale of other crustless sandwiches but cannot allow the use of its intellectual property [2]. - The lawsuit seeks damages, costs, profits, and injunctive relief under Ohio law [2]. Group 2: Sales Performance - JM Smucker has reported consistent growth in sales of its Uncrustables brand, with net sales reaching $920 million in the 12 months ending in April [3]. - The company noted that this period marked the 11th consecutive fiscal year of double-digit sales growth for Uncrustables [3]. - Overall group sales for JM Smucker were $2.21 billion, reflecting a 3% decline year-on-year [3].
Columbia Sportswear sues Columbia University over merch in latest legal battle for Ivy
New York Post· 2025-08-02 01:08
Core Viewpoint - Columbia Sportswear has filed a lawsuit against Columbia University for alleged trademark infringement and breach of contract, claiming that the university's merchandise closely resembles its own products [1][4]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The lawsuit was filed on July 23 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, alleging that the university intentionally violated an agreement signed on June 13, 2023 [4][5]. - The agreement allowed the university to use the name "Columbia" on its merchandise only if it included recognizable school insignia, the word "university," or other specified elements [5]. - Columbia Sportswear claims that the university has breached this agreement by selling garments without any school logos, which are similar in color to Columbia Sportswear's products [6][8]. Group 2: Impact and Claims - The lawsuit argues that the university's actions are causing irreparable harm to Columbia Sportswear's brand and goodwill associated with its registered trademark [8]. - Columbia Sportswear is seeking to halt sales of the infringing clothing, recall products already sold, and donate remaining merchandise to charity [10]. - The company is also pursuing three times the actual damages determined by a jury [10]. Group 3: Contextual Background - The lawsuit coincides with Columbia University facing potential loss of billions in government support, having recently reached a $220 million settlement with the Trump administration [9].