Looks are everything. Sorry, kind of superficial, but it’s true. Color specific trademarks are becoming more common, whether for chocolate, jewelry, sports products, or shoes. Colors […]
In the United States there is little protection for clothing designs, but there is protection for prints and fabric designs used on clothing. So, that floral print […]
Not Skirting This Issue – Patent Protection for Apparel
I visit about 4-5 outdoor specific trade shows every year, and the most common issue complained of is intellectual property protection for apparel. Generally, protection for apparel is […]
Protecting Trade Dress – Apple Store Configuration
Apple registered their store configuration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). With this registration Apple obviously hopes to keep others from copying the […]
From time to time I read lawyerly things such as thick leather bound books with language most English speakers don’t understand (had to include an Anchorman […]
Bottom line, allegedly infringing work must contain a new expressive message or content. Plaintiff Derek Seltzer sued Green Day after his “Scream Icon” (a drawing depicting a […]
Increase Cash Flow Licensing is a tried and true business model that makes companies billions of dollars every year, typically with only minor upkeep and expenses. […]
Sometimes people point out that it can cost $250,000 – $2,000,000 to sue someone for violating your patent or trademark. Those people never seem to have that […]