Want to Trademark a Sound? Here’s How Brands Like Intel, NBC, and MGM Did It
When you think of a trademark, you might picture a logo, wordmark, or slogan. But did you know that a sound can also be protected as a trademark? From the...
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When you think of a trademark, you might picture a logo, wordmark, or slogan. But did you know that a sound can also be protected as a trademark? From the...
If you run a website, social network, or any kind of platform where users can upload or share content — artwork, videos, music, or anything else — you might be...
When a company stops using a brand, the law does not allow that company to indefinitely block others from using it. In the United States, trademark rights exist to protect...
The regulatory landscape for hemp and CBD products has grown more complex following the recent enactment of a federal ban targeting intoxicating hemp-derived cannabinoids. While the 2018 Farm Bill had...
The perfume world is full of creativity, luxury, and competition—but it’s also filled with confusion. If you’ve ever walked into a store or browsed online and seen perfumes labeled “similar...
As the U.S. federal government experiences a lapse in funding, many agencies have adjusted or suspended operations. Below is an update on how the shutdown affects trademark and copyright filings.Trademark...
The short answer: most likely no — at least not without permission.The Right of Publicity After DeathThe right of publicity protects a person’s name, likeness, nickname, pseudonym, voice, signature, and...