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...
