Being a parent of three sometimes means you have to take your work on the road as you chauffeur them …
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Awe, Man! Don’t Take Away The Cool Stuff!
AWE, MAN! DON’T TAKE AWAY THE COOL STUFF! Those cool new car features that allow integrated on board car cameras …
CHOP Confusion
Rutgers University applied to register “Chop” for various merchandise after its first bowl game. The winning season’s mantra was “just …
AWE, MAN! DON’T TAKE AWAY THE COOL STUFF!
Those cool new car features that allow integrated on board car cameras and multi-purpose navigation devices might be short lived. …
Calling all Inventors!
$2,000,000 and $1,000,000 prizes from NIH for inventor of a wearable device with a biosensor to track alcohol consumption in …
Trademarks are Secret Weapon of Celebrities
Celebrities are getting trademark savvy by registering marks before others get the idea to capitalize on popular phrases and lyrics …
This Bud Is For You: Limited Trademark Options For Marijuana Businesses
Marijuana related businesses cannot register federal trademarks. Trafficking in marijuana is prohibited by the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Any schedule …
Congratulating Michael Jordan in a Sports Illustrated Ad Earned a Business a Lawsuit from the Celebrity
When celebrities receive awards or reach professional milestones, businesses often run congratulatory advertisements that both salute the celebrity and promote …
Whenever Working With Outsiders and Your Proprietary Technology, Don’t Forget About Technology Improvements
Whenever a business (or independent inventor) enters into any type of agreement concerning access to its proprietary, patented, patent pending, …
New Balance v. Karl Lagerfeld
New Balance sells popular sneakers with a large “N” as part of the sneaker “saddle” design. Karl Lagerfeld introduced a …