On May 10th, someone named Azar Nuben filed an application with the USPTO to register the AMERICAN PHARAOH trademark in connection with clothing. The application claims use of the name in connection with shirts since December 5, 2014. The winner of the Kentucky Derby two...
Read MoreDowntown San Diego hosted the annual meeting of the International Trademark Association last week with over 10,000 visitors from around the globe. The city was a great host for the conference. In addition, the area was full of vibrant small businesses, and great brand names...
Read MoreTrademarks reflect general business and economic trends. I posted recently about how overall filings have risen slowly but steadily over the last few years, and appear to be continuing to do so in 2015. But more specific trends in the economy can also be viewed...
Read MoreThis summer, the Grateful Dead are reuniting for a set of final “Fare thee well” shows. Over the years, many creative business names have be inspired by Dead songs, lyrics and themes. Here are some Dead inspired trademark registrations: CASEY JONES IMPERIAL I.P.A. beer CASEY JONES...
Read MoreThis year, the Grateful Dead are celebrating 50 years of playing music with special concerts and a forthcoming documentary directed by Martin Scorsese. The Grateful Dead, in my opinion, have been marketing geniuses for decades, and they were building communities and “social media” long before...
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