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Museum Forces Teahouse to Change its Name Due to Trademark Infringement
The famous Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York has won a preliminary injunction in federal court against small teahouse for what it was described as the deliberate use of a similar name and logo in order to confuse the public. Ouch! The Lower East Side...
Walmart and Amazon file patents that increase workers surveillance
A new Big Brother era may be coming to a store near you and even be part of your work environment soon. This month Walmart was awarded a US patent for a new listening system for its stores that could pick up communications from shoppers and workers alike, raising...
Aretha Franklin died without a will. Her Intellectual Property is also at stake
Aretha Franklin’s funeral was fit for the Queen she was, complete with four changes of outfits and several public viewings. To express their admiration and gratitude, her fans traveled from faraway places to be close to her in her final tour. The famous interpreter...
Client Spotlight: Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza Protects Her Valuable Brand
Chef Silvana Salcido Esparza is an iconic figure in Arizona and nationally. She is a celebrated chef, a community and art activist who had transformed a rundown street into a destination for food and culture. She is nuestra patrona, our boss since we had the...
Cool/Hot Guys AC: Trademarking Their Service Vehicle
Cool/Hot Guys AC are life savers. The Phoenix metro area company repairs and offers maintenance to air conditioner units, both residential and commercial, in a city that literally puts their ACs to the test. Air conditioners in Arizona work harder than most AC...
Steven Tyler orders Trump to stop playing Aerosmith song at rallies
Trump has a collection of letters from Aerosmith. They are not fan letters but cease-and-desist communications. Steven Tyler, Aerosmith lead singer, recently sent the latest cease-and-desist letter to Donald Trump requesting to stop playing the band’s hit song...
Immigration Visas for Professionals and Investors
America is a country of immigrants. Historically, most of that immigration has happened via family ties. Individuals have sought better opportunities in this blessed land many times escaping poverty and/or persecution. With time, these individuals bring family...
Is Your Patent Firm or Attorney Calling You a Genius? Be Wary
The election of a good patent attorney is critical for your invention, your business plans, and your wallet. First of all, some important knowledge: Patent Attorneys are highly specialized business professionals. On top of a rigorous law degree, bar exam and the...
Food Porn: The Importance of Trademark Protection for Restaurants
Savvy chefs and restaurateurs know that a restaurant name can be as important and relevant as the food they serve: It can convey an environment, a style or the type of service the clientele will enjoy and complement the dining experience. Protecting the name of a...
Louboutin Fights to Protect the Iconic Red Soles
By Kajol Kapadia Can someone own a color on a sole? According to a recent (June 2018) verdict regarding a lawsuit filed by Christian Louboutin against the Dutch retail company, Van Halen, the iconic lacquer red used by the well-known French company, yes, someone...
