I’m excited to announce a big development for my firm: I’ve entered into an “Of Counsel” relationship with Branfman Law Group, P.C. David Branfman is a highly regarded attorney with experience in the fields of intellectual property, entertainment law, and business law. David and I have known each other for several years and have worked on a variety of projects together. This step will allow us to offer a greater array of services to our clients and to bring our firms closer together. An “Of Counsel” relationship between attorneys and firms is one that is close, continuing, and personal, and…
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Halloween Trademarks
October 29, 2013
Halloween Trademarks In keeping with my series of blog posts on Holiday Trademarks (for a recap: Thanksgiving, Winter Holidays Part I, Winter Holidays Part II, and Happy New Year!), it’s time to turn to my favorite holiday of all: Halloween. Let’s take a look at some Halloween and horror themed trademarks – if you dare…
Messing with Texas’ Trademark
October 22, 2013
Messing with Texas’ Trademark Contrary to popular belief, the phrase “Don’t Mess With Texas” wasn’t coined by Davy Crockett or Jim Bowie at the Alamo. Rather, it was created in 1986 as part of an anti-littering campaign by the Texas Department of Transportation. It’s also a registered trademark. Recently, some controversy has arisen over the authorized uses of the phrase. Read on to find out what the mess is all about.
Black Flag and the Punk Rock Trademark Showdown
October 15, 2013
Black Flag and the Punk Rock Trademark Showdown Black Flag is one of the most well-known bands in the history of punk rock. Formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California, they toured and recorded relentlessly through 1986. Recently, two versions of the band (one called Black Flag, one called Flag) have been touring and have engaged in a legal battle over the rights to the band’s name and their famous logo (featured at left). A look at this dispute reveals an extensive list of trademark and music law questions.
