Cheeseburger
After reading my post on Lamebook v. Facebook, Malika asked "What about something like Cheeseburger?" I like Cheeseburgers. As far as using CHEESEBURGER as a trademark, that depends on the…
My Favorite Brand
During the SF Music Tech opening reception this evening, my new friend Tom asked me what my favorite brand is. Oddly, I told him that I didn't know. When the conversation floated through…
Silly Suit: East of Sunset
According to the Courthouse New Service, a company named Blixa films filed a trademark infringement suit in Los Angeles Superior Court on November 30, 2010 seeking to prevent Thrillhouse Productions…
Happy Wednesday
I've always liked Wednesdays. In college (at University of Missouri-Columbia), I used to DJ at the Blue Note on Wednesday nights. It wasn't until after law school that I learned…
Freecycle: Trademarks are Not Free
VS. Freecycling is the benevolent act of giving away unwanted items rather than disposing of them. There are numerous groups that facilitate freecycling, including The Freecycle Network and FreecycleSunnyvale. FS…
SNOW!
I love winter and I really love snow. I love how snow quiets everything down. I love that snow makes everything sparkle. Most of all, I love playing in the…
Colbert and Stewart EXPOSED
I am fortunate that being a trademark attorney is my dream job. I love puzzle solving and that's what my job is all about, helping my clients put all the…
To Support the Lamebook Legal Defense Fund?
My friends at DuetsBlog posted a couple days ago about the lawsuits Facebook and Lamebook filed against one another. Facebook is the world's largest social networking site, whilst Lamebook is…
How sustainable is disposable?
Trademark attorneys know that there are various ways in which to conduct searches on the USPTO's TM database. You can search by trademark, or a portion thereof. You can search…
New Trends in Natural Foods Packaging
Many natural food companies embarked on packing updates this year. Wonder why?