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Country music star Luke Combs was involved in a legal dispute after his representatives sued Nicol Harness, a Florida woman, for using his likeness on fan merchandise she sold online. The lawsuit, filed in October in an Illinois federal court, was for copyright infringement. Harness, who has congest
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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce’s recent venture into trademark filings not only demonstrates his business acumen but also hints at the influence of his relationship with Taylor Swift. Kelce has filed five new trademark requests, encompassing a range of merchandise items, from bobbleheads
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The Hustle’s wrote an article that delves into the thriving market of Taylor Swift-inspired merchandise on Etsy, created by entrepreneurial fans. While these ventures have proven lucrative for many, they also navigate a complex legal landscape due to the various protections available to the artist.
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The Fruit Union Suisse, Switzerland’s oldest and largest fruit farmer’s organization, is facing a peculiar challenge. Apple Inc., the technology behemoth, is attempting to secure intellectual property rights over images of apples. This move has left the Swiss fruit growers, who have used a red apple
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Recent events in the world of business and entertainment have propelled the concept of personal name trademarking into the spotlight. The case of Katie Taylor, an Australian fashion designer known in the industry under her birth name, Katie Perry, is an excellent example. Taylor was successful in he
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In a novel and bizarre set of events, a trademark attorney has found herself in a legal battle with Amazon after trying to help her clients attain additional trademark protection through the Amazon Brand Registry. The attorney, now the plaintiff in this legal action, took over multiple ongoing trade
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LIV Golf is in the midst of legal trouble, but not for the reason you may think. Although LIV’s proposed merger with the PGA and the impending investigation has the sports world on the edge of its seats, LIV also finds itself having to tackle a trademark infringement lawsuit. Fallen Footwear, an Ame
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A trademark is a symbol, design, or word that represents a brand and its products or services. It’s a valuable asset that helps businesses distinguish themselves from competitors and protects their brand identity. If you’re looking to file a trademark, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get sta
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Trademark monitoring is the process of regularly checking for potential infringement or consumer confusion of your trademark by others.
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As a business owner, protecting your brand is one of the most important things you can do. One way to protect your brand is by registering your trademark.
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Trademarks protect the source of the idea. In your day to day life, whether you are drinking a Coke or going to Disney, you are surrounded by trademarks. As an artist, you see it more commonly in regards to names. For example, there is only one Drake, only one Eminem, and only one Lil Wayne. […]
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