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When looking at different brand names or logos, it is common to see some type of trademark symbol right next to it. Those trademark symbols are either the circled R (®), a superscript TM, or a superscript SM. What you use and how you use it matters. If you have...
One of the most exciting times for any business owner is perfecting the logo that will be representing the company. The logo is an essential part of your brand and proper steps should be taken to protect all of the hard work that went into creating it. Logos are...
Michael Jordan recently claimed a significant victory in a different kind of court than the one he’s used to. Last week, a federal court in Chicago awarded Jordan $8.9 million dollars for the unauthorized use of his likeness in a supermarket advertisement. The...
With football season quickly approaching, we see football teams starting to protect more than just the quarterback. Today I’ll take a look at the Chicago Bears and its trademark defense. Lately, it seems like the Bears have been caught in an identity...
This week, Etsy, a popular marketplace, released its first Transparency Report which it defines as an “in-depth look at how they integrate Etsy’s company values, responsibility to their members and legal obligations.” A large part of that report deals...
Rarely do you see two opposing teams in Major League Baseball working together, but the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox have teamed up to petition for the cancellation of a trademark filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Both teams believe...
Both the NHL and NBA wrapped up their seasons last week with an exciting finish that saw the Chicago Blackhawks turn into a modern day dynasty, and LeBron James lose to bring his NBA Finals record to 2-4 (Can you tell I’m a Chicago fan?). Regardless of who won or who...
With the Golden State Warriors defeating the Houston Rockets last night, the...
I recently had my first Shake Shack experience while passing through JFK...
The apparel industry does a fantastic job showcasing the importance of...
Batman and Robin? More like Robin vs. Robyn. DC Comics, one of the most...
Walking into a vitamin/nutrition store can be quite intimidating. Where...
With news breaking yesterday of Troy Polamalu’s retirement from the National...
