TikTok sensation Jools LeBron went viral when her phrase “Very Demure, Very Mindful” took off, garnering her millions of followers. However, her celebration was interrupted when Jefferson Bates filed to register her now-famous phrase. In a tearful post, Jools despaired over the fact that someone else had filed an application for her signature phrase (and […]
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If you’ve filed a trademark with the USPTO, you it’s become very likely that you’ve been hit with a “Nonfinal Office Action” after the Examiner looks at your trademark. What does this mean? Do you have to respond? What types of office actions are there? Here’s a quick rundown of the most common USPTO Office […]
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We all know that for product-based businesses, selling on Amazon can be crucial in a competitive marketplace. But the rampant infringement of brands and product has led to consumer confusion, brand garnishment, and general chaos. Enter the Amazon Brand Registry. The Amazon Brand Registry is a program designed by Amazon to help brand owners protect […]
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Swipe up! Influencer marketing has become an immensely popular strategy for promoting products and services, offering mutual benefits for both influencers and brands. However, many influencers and sponsoring companies are unaware of the risks related to advertising, unfair competition, and trademark laws that arise from such partnerships. One recent lawsuit, Petunia Products, Inc. v. Rodan […]
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