A Trademark Attorney’s Mission to find Discipline
As a professional, I wear three different hats: Trademark Attorney, Sustainability Steward and Publisher. I often find myself wondering, will I ever have enough . . . Merriam Webster defines…
Moving on to New Beginnings: A Trademark Attorney’s Journey to Find Solace at the PTO
My life has been quite a whirlwind since my last post. On June 18, 2012, I posted my initial audition for the fine folks at The Daily Show and on June…
A Trademark Attorney’s Mission to get Jon Stewart High
No, I did not just publicly advocate drug use. I am well aware of the Feds' "War on Drugs," and -- more importantly -- of lots of other ways to…
Sustainable Brands 2012 Day 3 Sustainable Consumption Conundrum
Humdrum conundrum; it is ever so hard to go back inside when it’s 77 degrees and sunny outside. Whether to attend the afternoon session is a much easier choice than…
Sustainable Brands 2012 Day 2
The morning plenary sessions at day 2 of Sustainable Brands '12 began with what self-described chief insurgent Hunter Lovins affectionately referred to as her "show." As usual, Hunter's show was…
Sustainable Brands 2012 launched with a Research Roundtable about the Latest Consumer Insights from SLM’s Top Research Picks
The esteemed panelists included: Annie Longsworth, CEO Saatchi & Saatchi – panel moderator Kevin Williams, Principal Brand Strategist, Pure Branding Karen Barnes, VP Insight, Shelton Group Jonathan Yohannan,…
Sowing Seeds of Success at Social Venture Network
Sitting on the back deck of the home of pioneering serial socialpreneur (aka social entrepreneur) Julie Lewis, I noticed a sole tree in full bloom in the middle…
Making Media Moments at Social Venture Network
Social Venture Network (SVN) is a membership organization comprised of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs – or, as I call us, socialpreneurs -- who are working to create positive…
Acronym Artist’s Application Attracts Attention Resulting in Scandalous Trademark Registration Tribulations
LMFAO is the, er, "name" of an electro pop duo who are known individually as Redfoo and SkyBlu (why not?). According to an article on Hollywood, Esq., (and confirmed…
Geekview IP Weeks(ish) in Review
Is Neil Young off his rocker? On April 13, 2012 the USPTO completed its review of 6 new intent to use trademark registration applications filed by Neil Young on June 6, 2011,…