Trademarkology
Brands, Trademarks, and Registration
Lawyers Make Good Lovers
Are slogans like "Lawyers Make Good Lovers" used on t-shirts protected by trademark law? Probably not. A slogan is generally not protectable under trademark law, unless it also serves as a trademark. As a reminder...
Who Says Government Agencies Can’t Become More Efficient?
Surprise, surprise! Although no one is ever shocked to hear of a government agency announcing a need to raise charges for services, can anyone recall a government agency recognizing and acknowledging its fees are higher...
Trademark Week in Review: January 2, 2015
Here's your weekly roundup of stories in the world of trademarks: Mari-Elise got ready for the College Football Playoff. Randy reported on the most popular Trademarkology posts for 2014. Mari-Elise still demands a recount...And you...
10 Most Popular Trademarkology Posts In 2014
We cranked out a lot of blog posts this year. 221 to be exact. So which ones were the most popular in 2014? Here are the most-read stories: 1) Lessons from Will Ferrell: Five Steps...
BCS v. USPTO: COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF Matchup
While the sports analysts can't stop speculating over who will be in the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship, the BCS is squaring off against the UPSTO over registration of "COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF". Since March...
Trademark Week in Review: December 26, 2014
Here's your weekly roundup of stories in the world of trademarks: Mari-Elise explained why it is the season to share marrow. Randy did not shoot his eye out while reporting on A Christmas Story's trademark...
A Christmas Story's Trademark Popularity
It's Christmas Eve, which means which means it's time for holiday cheer, merriment and 24 straight hours of A Christmas Story. TBS will air the holiday classic on a loop beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern...
Trademark Week in Review: December 19, 2014
Here's your weekly roundup of stories in the world of trademarks: Mari-Elise ate more kale (in case you were wondering what that smell was). Randy flexed his trademark nerd muscles with a report on the...