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...
by Madan Law | Jul 15, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO, Trademarks
It’s #SmallBusinessShoutOut time! This week we would like to feature a company that provides top notch safety gear. LHR was incorporated in 1983 to serve the energy, engineering, marine and petrochemical industries. LHR Services and Equipment recognizes that it is not...
by Madan Law | Jul 1, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO, Trademarks
It’s #SmallBusinessShoutOut time! This week, we are showcasing a dynamic art and entertainment destination in heart of Houston’s historic First Ward. Sawyer Yards is a creative community surrounded by an active rail yard. Industrial warehouses have been transformed...
by Madan Law | Jun 24, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, Trademarks
Photo Credit Today, the Supreme Court struck down a provision of federal trademark law that would prevent businesses from registering trademarks that seem “scandalous” or “immoral.” The highest court is essentially allowing the registration of foul language...
by Madan Law | Jun 17, 2019 | Branding, Intellectual Property, Madan Law, SBSO, Trademarks
It’s #SmallBusinessShoutOut time! This week we want to highlight a unique photography company, Head Shot Happy Hour, that takes the awkward out of getting your photo taken. This creative company melds together something you may not love – having your photo taken by a...
by Madan Law | Jun 11, 2019 | Copyright, Intellectual Property, Madan Law
Photo Credit Picture this: A swashbuckling pirate, a mythical sea creature known as the Kraken, a talking parrot, and really bad eggs. Sound familiar? All of these ideas helped launch one of the most lucrative film franchises in Hollywood. Disney’s Pirates of the...