Trademarkology
Brands, Trademarks, and Registration
A Humbling Experience: Helping Friends with Trademarks
One of the things I love about my job is having the opportunity to help my friends with their legal needs. My dear friend Suzanne Burns had the dream of opening her own yoga studio...
Trademarks for Your Body Parts
Does your look define you? Is your style or physical appearance your personal trademark? Trademarks, by definition, can be anything that serves to identify the source of goods or services. Most trademarks are words or...
Trademark Resolutions
Happy new year! Gone is the old year and with it the tired top ten lists that rehash stale events that occurred months before. This is not a top ten list. It is a top...
Starbucks and Momofuku IP Dispute Brewing Over Bagel Bombs
After a bit of a blogging hiatus, I'm back! I was admittedly experiencing bloggers block, but quickly snapped out of it upon receipt of this lead feed from a friend that involved a little foodie...
Elfin’ Around
Now that we're finished stuffing ourselves with turkey and cranberries, it is officially the Christmas season [regardless of retail marketing that started in October]. Now we can start stuffing ourselves with Christmas cookies, candies, and...
Indictment of Trademark Scam Operator
Have you ever received in the mail what appears to be an invoice for trademark-related services you did not request? If so, hopefully you contacted your attorney before paying it. This is the modus operandi...
“NUT SACK” BEER GETS APPROVAL
Beer can sometimes be described as having a nutty flavor. Some brands have NUT in the name. But, what if the beer is called NUT SACK? Is it offensive or humorous?Engine 15 Brewing Co., located...
For a Limited Time Only….
Hallowe'en is only a few days away. That means there is limited time left to get your favorite Monster Cereals from the grocery store! General Mills' Count Chocula, Franken Berry, and Boo Berry cereals are...