Strange and Notable IP Facts

1. Most Famous Idea Theft:
   The Winklevoss twins accused Mark Zuckerberg of stealing the idea for Facebook while working with him on a similar project. The case ended with a $65 million settlement paid by Facebook to the twins.
2. Sports and Intellectual Property:
   Sprinter Usain Bolt registered his famous “lightning bolt” pose as a trademark, showing that iconic gestures can be protected.
3. Personal Name Registration:
   Beyoncé and Jay-Z registered their daughter’s name, “Blue Ivy,” as a trademark to prevent commercial exploitation.
4. Longest IP Legal Dispute:
   Adidas and Puma fought over the three-stripe design for more than 20 years, from 1952 to 1974, eventually reaching a settlement.
5. Big Mac Trademark Cancellation in Europe:
   In 2019, the European Union canceled McDonald’s “Big Mac” trademark following a complaint from a small Irish restaurant called Supermac’s.

Written by : Our Market Researcher and Public Relations Officer : Mr. Abdallah Ouilem