by evansfox | Mar 12, 2015
Celebrities are getting trademark savvy by registering marks before others get the idea to capitalize on popular phrases and lyrics by putting them on T-Shirts, shot glasses and other products. Musicians, sports coaches, athletes and politicians want to capitalize on...
by evansfox | Mar 12, 2015
Marijuana related businesses cannot register federal trademarks. Trafficking in marijuana is prohibited by the Federal Controlled Substances Act. Any schedule 1 drug cannot meet the standard of legal use of the mark in interstate commerce even in states where medical...
by evansfox | Dec 24, 2014
When celebrities receive awards or reach professional milestones, businesses often run congratulatory advertisements that both salute the celebrity and promote their brand. While those seem to be supporting the celebrity, celebrities have initiated legal action for...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
Whenever a business (or independent inventor) enters into any type of agreement concerning access to its proprietary, patented, patent pending, or trade secret technology, it is important that the agreement addresses potential improvements to your technology that may...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
New Balance sells popular sneakers with a large “N” as part of the sneaker “saddle” design. Karl Lagerfeld introduced a sneaker design with a large “K” in a similar location on its footwear. New Balance alleges his sneaker design dilutes its brand and is essentially...
by evansfox | Dec 23, 2014
I’m not sure what I like better – reading T-shirts or funny cards. I’m the one laughing out loud so everyone wonders, “What could possibly be so funny?” As much as I love those great T-shirt designs and slogans, I can’t help these creative minds to protect their...
