A very common question I receive is what symbol my clients should use. Here’s a handy reference guide: ® This is a registered trademark symbol. It is illegal to use this if your trademark is not registered! © This is a Copyright symbol. This does not necessarily mean the […]
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Part of getting music produced is songwriters selling their compositions to publishers (such as those found here-https://www.songwriteruniverse.com/publisherlist.htm). This 3 part blog series will explore the most important clauses in contracts between songwriters and publishers. Sale of the Musical Composition: In nearly every publishing contract, the songwriter is selling his or […]
Previously, I discussed the four different types of trademarks and why some are better than others when seeking registration. Since I’ve also been exploring my favorite brands when it comes to trademarks, I decided to discuss Obé fitness and why they are doing it right. Little refresher: There are four […]
Ever since I became a Trademark Attorney, I’ve noticed when my favorite brands or businesses are or are not trademarked. Such is the case with Let’s Make Art. Let’s Make Art is a small company located in Missouri. They sell art kits for watercolor and other mediums and have guided […]
There are four different types of trademarks- and some are better than others when it comes to acquiring a registration. What are the four types? They are: Generic, Descriptive, Suggestive, and Arbitrary or Fanciful. Don’t worry, I’ll explain more below. Generic Trademarks Generic Trademarks are marks that use everyday […]