by Angela Langlotz | Dec 17, 2019 | Design Marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
A distinctive shape can serve as a trademark! I got a call yesterday that made me think of the little tree air fresheners — my aunt always had one of those things hanging in her car, so those bring back childhood memories for me — but more importantly,...
by Angela Langlotz | Mar 26, 2019 | Design Marks, Logo marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
Recently Nike Inc. came under fire for trademark infringement for adopting as a clothing logo an emblem that is almost identical to that of the United States Naval Academy, owner of a trademark for that design. The United States Naval Academy owns trademark...
by Angela Langlotz | Mar 19, 2019 | Design Marks, Logo marks, Trademark Registration, Trademark Renewals, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
I get a lot of questions about logos and other design trademarks, and find that the best way to teach about this subject — or any subject — is the case study. So today, let’s have a look at Taco Bell and its ever-evolving logo. Anything can serve as a...
by Angela Langlotz | Nov 6, 2018 | Design Marks, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
An earlier video prompted some questions about color as a trademark. A viewer asked: I thought there was more to it than that like an element of potential confusion among the consumer of two businesses with similar products/services. So, there’s not that many...
by Angela Langlotz | Oct 30, 2018 | Design Marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Registration, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
I’m on Facebook! “Like” my facebook page, http://link.trademarkdoctor.net/FB to be notified every time I go LIVE. Do you have trademark questions? Message me on the Trademark Doctor Facebook page, and I’ll answer your questions on a future Live video. Contact...
by Angela Langlotz | Sep 17, 2018 | Design Marks, Logo marks, Trademark Infringement, Trademark Usage, Trademarks |
In response to the “Stand or Don’t Stand” NFL National Anthem controversy, an Army veteran (and we thank him for his service) has created a line of clothing to protest Nike’s support of NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who has chosen to kneel rather than stand during...
