Michael Fitzsimons
@mickfitzsimons.bsky.social
Trademark Attorney, Lawyer, TMR Fitzsimons. All things brand-protection related. Some digressions into business law, other interests and related topics.
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
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Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
The artisan cider market is growing, with clever innovation and hard work at its core. But consumers still have some learning to do
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November 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Blessed are the Irish craft cider-makers: ‘Most Irish people don’t know what cider is’
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Primark nears an end to copycat row with owner of UGG boot brand in America
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Primark nears an end to copycat row with owner of UGG boot brand in America
Primark is close to finalising a settlement in the United States over claims that the Irish-founded retailer of budget fashion copied the UGG boot.
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September 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Primark nears an end to copycat row with owner of UGG boot brand in America
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Meet the Monaghan-based chef who turned his back on busy hotel kitchens to make award-winning chutney...Subh Fraoc Bán
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September 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Meet the Monaghan-based chef who turned his back on busy hotel kitchens to make award-winning chutney...Subh Fraoc Bán
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www.independent.ie/regionals/ki...
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My good friend Josh makes a valid point. AI creates a lot of non existent cases, particularly Registry decisions. Those are pure figment of imagination creations, not minor errors. If it is a new case to you, you need to research it to see if AI has invented it.
My good friend Josh makes a valid point. AI creates a lot of non existent cases, particularly Registry decisions. Those are pure figment of imagination creations, not minor errors. If it is a new case to you, you need to research it to see if AI has invented it.
Law firm's AI problem: ChatGPT advice costs more time and money | Josh Gerben posted on the topic | LinkedIn
Our law firm has an AI problem.
A significant number of clients are using AI to generate emails to us.
For example:
- The client will ask ChatGPT for suggestions on their trademark matter.
- ChatG...
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September 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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My good friend Josh makes a valid point. AI creates a lot of non existent cases, particularly Registry decisions. Those are pure figment of imagination creations, not minor errors. If it is a new case to you, you need to research it to see if AI has invented it.
My good friend Josh makes a valid point. AI creates a lot of non existent cases, particularly Registry decisions. Those are pure figment of imagination creations, not minor errors. If it is a new case to you, you need to research it to see if AI has invented it.
Scammers impersonate legitimate #trademark agents in sophisticated fraud campaign
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Scammers impersonate legitimate trade mark agents in sophisticated fraud campaign
A sophisticated scam targeting Irish businesses and brand owners has culled real details of legitimate trade mark agents from a public register in a bid to make their pitch more convincing, the Irish ...
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August 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Scammers impersonate legitimate #trademark agents in sophisticated fraud campaign
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TTABlog Tip: The Board has long recognized that “the mere fact that goods and services may both be advertised and offered through the Internet is not a sufficient basis to find that they are sold through the same channels of trade.” Parfums De Coeur, Ltd. v. Lazarus, 2007 WL 683784, *10 (TTAB 2007)
August 21, 2025 at 9:08 PM
TTABlog Tip: The Board has long recognized that “the mere fact that goods and services may both be advertised and offered through the Internet is not a sufficient basis to find that they are sold through the same channels of trade.” Parfums De Coeur, Ltd. v. Lazarus, 2007 WL 683784, *10 (TTAB 2007)
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Bequeathed with a precious packet of the Maltese knock-off Mr. Tayto crisps by a friend. Imitaytos, if you will.
June 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Bequeathed with a precious packet of the Maltese knock-off Mr. Tayto crisps by a friend. Imitaytos, if you will.
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kellogg sues food truck over its use of "l'eggo my eggroll," claiming the truck & company's name infringe its registered L'EGGO MY EGGO trademark & others. it also alleges trade dress infringement, unfair competition, & tm dilution.
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June 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
kellogg sues food truck over its use of "l'eggo my eggroll," claiming the truck & company's name infringe its registered L'EGGO MY EGGO trademark & others. it also alleges trade dress infringement, unfair competition, & tm dilution.
www.bloomberglaw.com/document/X6P...
www.bloomberglaw.com/document/X6P...
You probably can't read this, but in case you can...an article about advertising copy.
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The Independent UK
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May 27, 2025 at 8:42 PM
You probably can't read this, but in case you can...an article about advertising copy.
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A couple of different horse pictures for you. Adaliz and Ranting And Raven, who were both very good girls this week. 1st place for Adaliz, and 2nd for Ranting.
May 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
A couple of different horse pictures for you. Adaliz and Ranting And Raven, who were both very good girls this week. 1st place for Adaliz, and 2nd for Ranting.
Trying out new Heineken glassware in the Irish sunshine at Lyrath Estate.
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May 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Trying out new Heineken glassware in the Irish sunshine at Lyrath Estate.
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An old article, but the Vatican and Trademarks is a topic du jour, today. Thus is from @forbes.com in 2013.
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Trademark Issues For New Pope Francis?
Seal (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Even a Pope has trademark issues. The Vatican owns trademarks, while there are rumors that the Pope Emeritus himself may be put to the test of trademark infringement. W...
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May 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
An old article, but the Vatican and Trademarks is a topic du jour, today. Thus is from @forbes.com in 2013.
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A #Trademark post for the first one! Hello everyone.
December 29, 2024 at 10:26 AM
A #Trademark post for the first one! Hello everyone.