IAM Patent 1000 ‘s guide, The World’s Leading Patent Professionals, has honoured the Goodmans IP Litigation team with a Gold tier distinction in their 2026 Guide: “Continuing to diversify its extensive client roster, Goodmans is a powerhouse in the patent arena, thanks to a cadre of trial lawyers whose depth of expertise belies their tenure. Client service is a hallmark of the firm, anticipating in-house counsel’s needs, streamlining complex workflows and transforming every c

May 20, 2026 -- As reported by Bloomberg Law News, PEI Licensing (“PEI”), the owner of the Penguin apparel brand, has sued Pudgy Penguins NFT (“Pudgy Penguins”) for trademark infringement. Pudgy Penguins started as a non-fungible token (“NFT”) in 2021, but, as the NFT market struggled, Pudgy Penguins started selling plush toys and clothes with names such as “Pudgy Penguins", “Pengu Nation” and “Forever Pudgy Penguins”. According to the complaint, PEI claims that Pudgy Penguin

May 11, 2026 -- Nike is reportedly attempting to revive its classic “Total 90” soccer cleat line, but has encountered an unexpected setback. Total90, LLC has reportedly asserted that Nike is infringing its registered TOTAL90 trademark. Although Nike originally launched the “Total 90” line in 2000, and once held a corresponding trademark registration, it allowed that registration to lapse in 2019. Total90, LLC now claims that lapse amounted to abandonment, opening the door for

May 4, 2026 -- A legal dispute between football legend, Lionel Messi, and social media star, Logan Paul, over their competing sports drink brands has reportedly concluded. The matter was reportedly resolved after the parties filed a stipulation of dismissal in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The dispute emerged shortly after Messi launched his hydration beverage, Mas+ by Messi (“Mas+”). Prime Hydration (“Prime”), the hydration and energy drink b