Trademark

Ethereum Researcher’s Copyright Injunction Against CasperLabs Denied

The court's decision was based partly on the fact Zamfir took too long to file for an injunction.

News  ·  29 March 2021

Coda Protocol Changes Name After Trademark Dispute With R3

O(1) Labs-led lightweight blockchain Coda Protocol said it is relaunching as “Mina” following a settlement in a trademark dispute with software maker R3.

News  ·  29 September 2020
Lawsuit

Blockchain Capital Isn’t Flattered by Imitation, Sues Similarly Named Firm

Blockchain Capital alleges the similarly named Blockchain Capital Management is infringing on its trademark.

News  ·  4 September 2020
South Korea

Someone Is Trying to Trademark ‘Samsung Coin.’ It’s Not Samsung

Someone in South Korea appears to be trying to take advantage of Samsung's blockchain efforts by nabbing the "Samsung Coin" trademark.

Business  ·  19 July 2019
Coinbase

Coinbase Has Dropped Its Bid to Trademark ‘BUIDL’

Coinbase has withdrawn its trademark application for "BUIDL," a popular term used by some segments of the cryptocurrency community.

Markets  ·  19 December 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase Wants to Own ‘BUIDL’ Trademark, Filing Reveals

A filing with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office reveals that crypto exchange Coinbase wants to own the term "BUIDL."

Business  ·  6 December 2018
Markets

Rappers, Ravens and Lord of the Rings: The Race for ‘Dope’ Coin Names Is On

A 'Lord of the Rings' reference in several crypto projects illustrates a coming land grab on the finite amount of "cool" names.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 April 2018
Ripple Labs

Ripple Sues Social App for $2 Million Over Trademark Infringement

Ripple has filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Kefi Labs, the makers of a social photo-sharing app called Ripple.

Tech  ·  13 October 2015
Exchanges

Mt. Gox to Sell Bitcoin Trademark, But Could a Buyer Enforce It?

Tibanne, the owner of Mt. Gox, is looking to sell its bitcoin trademark despite questions about the trademark's validity.

Business  ·  28 May 2014
Dogecoin

Kanye West’s Legal Team Take Down Spoof ‘Coinye’ Altcoin

The creators of the script-based cryptocurrency Coinye, formerly Coinye West, have officially folded launch plans.

Markets  ·  15 January 2014