"An adverse decision for either party is significantly problematic. "Normally, they’re going to work something out with the opposing party," he said. The fight over who has the rights to use what look like traces from some large and violent beast has continued for four years, which is a long time in these cases, said Josh Gerben, a Washington, D.C., trademark lawyer. It argues the different sets of Raptors claws are too different for one to be an outgrowth of the other. Patent Office, to toss that argument out. Monster recently asked the board, which is an administrative court within the U.S. "(Monster) will not suffer added damage from the continued existence of the challenged applications." The current logo is a development of the original one and is "the same or substantially the same," Maple Leaf argues. Maple Leaf filings point out that the Raptors have used a logo featuring three claw marks and a basketball since 1994.
"(Monster) will be damaged by registration of the (Raptors) in that the mark will dilute the distinctive qualities of (Monster’s) mark … and will lessen the ability of (Monster’s) mark to distinguish (Monster’s) goods." Since 2002, the company has used the three gashes on everything from rock concerts to clothes, as well as on the energy drink, it says. "(Monster) has sold billions of dollars worth of goods under (its) mark," say the company’s documents filed in June 2015.
Monster objected almost immediately after Raptors owner Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment attempted to register the new logo.
Since 2014, the Raptors have used a basketball with three diagonal claw gashes. Monster’s logo is of three jagged vertical gashes, resembling those from a claw, usually green on a featureless black background.
Patent Office’s trial and appeal board show that Monster Energy, makers of a popular energy drink, says the team’s logo of a clawed-up basketball is too similar to the one it uses. Get more information about tickets, camping and upgrades at or by calling 800-455-FANS (3267).Documents filed with the U.S. Tickets to the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star race start at just $44 for adults and $10 for kids 13 and under. The Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race takes place under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday, May 20 at 8 p.m.
Other events held in conjunction with Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race are slated to include head-to-head truck racing and Can Am Demos. The contests conclude with a heavyweight battle between 265-pounders Robert Neal and Allen Crowder. Jacob “Tick-Tock” McClintock and Jeremie “Hit Em” Holloway will meet in the third fight, one between two 170-pound brawlers. Chris Crawford and Allen Bose are set to square off in the 205-pound weight class, while 155-pound fighters Lashawn Alcocks and Mike Stevens are scheduled to meet in the ring. On May 20, four Bellator MMA fights will take place in the Monster Energy footprint. Stunt riders will also be showcased on both days as part of Unknown Industries Harley Motorcycle Stunt Show, which is set to feature Nick Leonetti, Buddy Suttle, Kade Gates and Logan Lackey. Among those competing will be X Games medalist Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg, Nate Adams and Axell Hodges. Casey and CJ will be doing burnouts in Pro2 trucks, while BJ will be driving his trophy truck.įreestyle motocross events will be taking place on both May 19 and 20 as part of Monster Energy’s events. On Friday May 19, Monster Energy Athletes Casey Currie, CJ Greaves and BJ Baldwin will be performing in a series of smoke shows. MGK’s performance is the grand finale in what will be an amazing weekend for the first Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race. His Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race concert will be followed by a set from DJ MADDS, who will perform until 2 a.m. MGK’s new bloom album arrived in stores May 12 via P. MGK is enjoying the biggest hit of his career with “Bad Things,” which has sold more than 4.5 million copies worldwide.
This is a free concert and anyone with a ticket to the All-Star event will be able to walk down from the stands and watch the concert from the infield.īest known for his hugely popular “Bad Things” collaboration with Camila Cabello and his “Wild Boy” single, MGK is scheduled to hit the stage at approximately 11 p.m. Platinum recording artist MGK (aka Machine Gun Kelly) is scheduled to make a trailblazing performance May 20 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway as part of the first Monster Energy All-Star Race.