Juneteenth Trademark: Celebration or Commodification? A Look at Juneteenth Trademarks Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States, has seen a surge in popularity in recent years. This is a positive development, reflecting a growing awareness of this important chapter in American history. However, alongside the celebrations, there's a concerning [...]
What are Common Law Trademark Rights? Why are they Important? Common law trademark rights are authorized by federal and state laws. They exist without registration. These unregistered trademarks can cause problems with your registration and use of a trademark. That is, unregistered trademark rights can pop up at any time before, during, or after [...]
How Many Trademarks Does Taylor Swift Have? Hundreds of Taylor Swift Trademarks How Many Trademarks Does Taylor Swift Have? As of May 16, 2024, there are over 300 live trademark records corresponding to trademark applications and registrations. The latest being FEMALE RAGE: THE MUSICAL. See below for a detailed list of Taylor Swift trademarks, applications, [...]
What does "primarily merely a surname" mean? Many people believe that they have the right to use their last name as part of their business' name. Why wouldn’t you have exclusive rights to your name? You are likely here because you want to incorporate your name into your trademark. So, can you trademark your [...]
Iconic Restaurant of Philadelphia Zahav Trademark Is Registered Reservations open on the 1st of the month, at 11am ET, for the entire following month. That fact alone shows that that Philadelphia Zahav Trademark has reached Icon Status. The ZAHAV name and logo is protected with US trademark registration No. 4188976, and the owner has [...]
USFL Filed Three Philadelphia Stars Trademark ApplicationsPhiladelphia has a new team in town. 2022 brought the return of USFL and the Philadelphia Stars after a nearly 40-year absence. The name and logo is protected with several trademark applications. The Philadelphia Stars Trademark Applications The Philadelphia Stars filed for three trademarks. One for the Philadelphia Stars [...]
A Huge List of ADIDAS Logos From the Trademark Office US Trademark Office records show over 100 trademark applications for adidas logos. That is, the trademark office search is restricted to exclude Standard Character Trademarks. A detailed list of adidas logos is below. The adidas brand is one of the most iconic and well-known [...]
Top 5 Business Name Generators One of the most difficult tasks of starting a business is choosing the company name. Not only do you need to come up with a creative and catchy name, you need to consider the legal formalities of naming your business, and make sure there is a corresponding domain name [...]
Tips for Naming Your Business - An Overview Naming a business is a complex and time-consuming process. So far, we have discussed Choosing a Company Name for Trademark Use, Legal Considerations When Naming Your Business, and The Stylistic Approach to Naming Your Business. Here is a summary of our most important tips for naming [...]
Choosing a Business Name Choosing a business name may seem daunting if you don’t know where to start. A simple Internet search will show you the abundance of tools and resources available for entrepreneurs including free business name generators, articles and tips. Although it is great to have all of this information at [...]