by Angela Langlotz | Aug 27, 2018 | Trademark Opposition Proceedings, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Trademark conflicts happen often, and here I discuss the trademark kerfuffle between rap star Andre Young, aka Dr. Dre, and Pennsylvania gynecologist and author Dr. Draion Burch, who goes by the moniker “Dr. Drai” for his seminars and publications. The protracted...
by Angela Langlotz | Aug 20, 2018 | Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
So-called “suggestive” trademarks make great brands, because they suggest rather than describe certain qualities or uses of the goods or services. Suggestive marks help inform the consumer about the goods, without telling the consumer outright what the goods are for....
by Angela Langlotz | Aug 13, 2018 | Copyright Registration, Copyrights |
Last week a reader asked, “Paying for copyright protection is supposed to shield you, but the office lists online what you have submitted to them, thereby completely exposing your material for anyone who can do a simple free search. How does copyright protection...
by Angela Langlotz | Aug 6, 2018 | Trademark Registration, Trademarks |
I’ve had several people email and message me about the Play-Doh trademark, so it’s time to do a segment on America’s favorite modeling clay. We’re all shocked — shocked! — to learn that the smell of childhood favorite Play-Doh is now a registered...
