The rock band Boston has been around for decades. Over those years, the band has racked up a lot of name recognition. And every musician who has ever played with the group has likely sought to capitalize in some way or another on that association. Intellectual property rights held in the form of copyrights, trademarks […]
Tag: Trademarks
Effective trademark defense can require diplomacy
It is easy to have a “That’s mine” attitude when it comes to intellectual property. The value inherent in a given piece of IP is often intangible and one of the few ways of making it tangible is by making sure the rights you secured from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are strongly protected. […]
Humor may belie the seriousness of trademark infringement
We’re sure you are familiar with the quote, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Depending on the circumstances it can be that. However, in the commercial sphere, imitation can be risky business. Intellectual property claims make this so. If you have gone to the trouble of patenting your idea or trademarking a symbol, name, […]
