by Madan Law | Jan 11, 2017 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Patent, Trademarks
Happy New Year! Can you believe it? It’s 2017!! Before we share our upcoming goals, let’s look back on our 2016! Of course, every year has its downs, but we had many ups that are too good not to share! Firstly, the Madan Law team grew! As you all know, Leela is...
by Madan Law | Dec 13, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Unofficial mixes have been the main attraction of SoundCloud, a #music sharing site that allows #artists to upload and share their music. These mixes take a snippet of songs from our favorite artists and are uploaded by users, which include prominent #DJs and aspiring...
by Madan Law | Dec 12, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO
Looking to get the driveway of your home or the parking lot of your business paved? This week’s #SmallBusinessShoutout goes to #GiordanoConstructionInc.! They are a #concrete and #asphalt #paving company that offers new #construction and repair services for...
by Madan Law | Dec 7, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
We find #inspiration in everything around us, especially from photos. Remember, once you post a #photo on the internet, you own #rights to it. But where does one draw the line to say that someone is blatantly “stealing” from you, if they may just be using...
by Madan Law | Dec 5, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO, Trademarks
Happy Monday! You may have heard of her wild #cleaning antics. This week’s #SmallBusinessShoutout goes to #JolieKerr! She is THE internet’s ‘Clean Person’ and is the writer of #AskaCleanPerson on Esquire, Racked, The Adequate Man, and Lenny...
by Madan Law | Dec 2, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Respect the #tribe! Urban Outfitters has used the name and designs of the Navajo Nation on more than 20 company products, which includes earrings and clothing. So, in 2012, the #NavajoNation filed a #trademark lawsuit against the large retailer. They recently reached...
by Madan Law | Nov 28, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Helloooo, #12thMan! Where are my #Aggie fans at? Did you know this term that is used to refer to fans at a #football game is actually trademarked by Texas A&M University, since 1990? Meaning… if you want to use it, you can’t on social media or if you are the...
by Madan Law | Nov 14, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
Starbucks wins this #trademark #infringement battle! The #Dabuccino bong looks a lot like the Starbucks’ #Frappuccino. With its green straw, domed top, identifiable lady logo, and similar name, it’s certain the company created the Dabuccino with the Frappuccino in...
by Madan Law | Nov 9, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Trademarks
#HoustonvsHouston…What do you think? Over the summer, South Texas College of Law changed its name to #HoustonCollegeofLaw. The University of Houston sued the school, because it thought the new name would cause “significant confusion” to prospective students and...
by Madan Law | Nov 3, 2016 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO
Let’s show some love to #Ceremity! This week’s #SmallBusinessShoutOut goes out to this local full-service technology #consulting firm. They have partnered with #businesses, including major #Fortune100 #companies, to assess issues, evaluate alternatives,...
