Most folks will never live the life they really desire, because they are unwilling to do what it takes. For some people, success comes after many failures, many mistakes, and many rejections. And yet, those who make it to the finish line are willing to risk not doing something perfectly—the first time
BEWARE! These companies gather trademark applicant information from the USPTO database (which is public record), and solicit those applicants for money. The offer a service, (usually one you’ve already paid for if you have a lawyer) in exchange for a fee, e.g., legal services, trademark monitoring services, US Customs and Border Protection recordation services, to name a few
For all of you yoga entrepreneurs who believe your fabulous yoga positions could be protected by copyright, STOP and think again!
I believe that, and yet every day I see how bad behavior
gets rewarded BIG time. Just look at
Charlie Sheen. First he was allowed to
stay on 3 ½ Men and reap the benefits of his bad behavior. Then only when his
behavior became a detriment to the producers was he fired. But
then, he gets his own reality show, high-fee speaking engagements, and airtime
on every so-called reputable talk show, and a lucrative TV com
Marian wrote a screenplay. Then, without reading and/or understanding the piece of paper she was asked to sign, Marian signed away her rights. The document she signed was an assignment agreement.
Marian wrote a screenplay. Then, without reading and/or understanding the piece of paper she was asked to sign, Marian signed away her rights. The document she signed was an assignment agreement. Unlike a license, an assignment gives away ALL of your rights in a particular property
There is a wonderful Cheerios tv commercial where a mother shows her baby how to put
food in his mouth. The baby watches mom, and then copies her behavior. A
concept as old as life itself—we learn by watching others. The commercial sends
the message that Cheerios is a brand to be trusted—just like mom’s example.
Recently, a young law school graduate, who is getting ready to sit for the California Bar, asked me if I had advice on how he could get started in practice. He got me thinking, and so I thought it was a good topic for a blog post.
Trademark owners who license their trademarks—BEWARE! … One of the best ways to protect your valuable trademark is to monitor its use in the marketplace, especially if you’ve issued a license to someone to use that mark. It is your responsibility to protect it, and the USPTO, as do most courts, expect you to do so—or risk losing it.