by Madan Law | Oct 16, 2019 | Branding, Copyright, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Photo Source Since its September 2017 release, no phrase has been more strongly associated with American singer/rapper Lizzo, than the quip featured in Truth Hurts. “I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch,” has been often quoted, referenced, and even...
by Madan Law | Oct 15, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Photo Credit – metro.co.uk – Getty Images Since 2012, Beyoncé has been involved in a dragged-out trademark dispute with Veronica Morales over the name “Blue Ivy”. Blue Ivy is the name of Beyoncé’s first child with rapper and mogul husband, Jay-Z. ...
by Madan Law | Sep 27, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Do you own any “red gold” jewelry or watches? Not ringing a bell? Consumers might be more familiar with the more commonly-used term “rose gold,” an extremely popular, pink-colored, gold-copper alloy. Beverly Hills jeweler to the stars, Chris Aire, stated their claim...
by Madan Law | Sep 24, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Over the weekend, countless media outlets began reporting that singer Megan Thee Stallion’s application to register “Hot Girl Summer,” as a trademark for entertainment services had been successful. This highlights a common misconception in trademark law: filing a...
by Madan Law | Sep 16, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Basketball superstar and businessman, LeBron James, filed a trademark application for Taco Tuesday. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) refused the mark finding “the slogan or term does not function as a trademark or service mark to indicate the...
