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?? Love in the Time of Trademarks：When IP Meets the Heart ?? On Valentine’s Day, love is everywhere—on cards, chocolates, and even in trademark disputes! ????? Explore the intersection of romance and trademark law in our latest collaborative blog with THE TRADEMARK CHANNEL: https://lnkd.in/gDdMNBDc ?? What are your thoughts—should common words like "love" be trademarked in certain industries? #ValentinesDay #IntellectualProperty #TrademarkLaw #BrandProtection #HuskiAI?#Law #Legal #Trademark #Love

Love is in the air...

Hello IP FANS.... Really....Is this still going on? From the latest news... Well, "fake it till you make it"doesn’t sit well in a court of law. As many of us recall, one of the first “citings” of the nonexistent cases —courtesy of ChatGPT,??was in New York and Judge Castel (S.D.N.Y.)?sanctioned the attorneys, $5,000—but, I am guessing the sting of global dismay was more punishing. And now, we have another matter ala legal hallucinations (emanating from some of those who work for one of the nation’s largest law firm)…looks like another cite to be seen. Last week, Judge Rankin (in the District of Wyoming issued) an?order to show cause?in the case:?Wadsworth v. Walmart Inc. In this case in court papers Plaintiffs cited nine total cases…and the issue spotted? Based on the initial research on the court's side ---None exist….. well, except?for one.? The cases are not identifiable by their Westlaw citations, and the court cannot seem to ---find them. Not a great way to get on the good side of any judge and so in this case the judge ordered that at least one of the three attorneys provide accurate support for the cases ----and if they cannot?do so, ?they should also separately note why they shouldn’t be sanctioned…. Who are the lawyers behind this ? From the information out there one of them works for one of the largest personal injury firms…?Morgan & Morgan.... Lesson? When in doubt. Maybe stay there before you proceed.

Hello and Happy Friday Trademark Fans! Well this weekend is the "big game" which is code for how advertisers don't get a penalty for using a famous mark. That said, brands sometimes tie into the emotions of their fans, but in this case, 7-11 is tying the brand to the emotion.... 7-Eleven is “cheering” on the fans of…well, the losing teams. When it comes to competitions, like playoffs -- there are more losers than victors. And as well, when there are only two teams in the Big Game, that’s the way the cheese melts. So for the fan base that had their team not make it to the big easy and to the big game… they may feel, well, sidelined. And. for those fans, 7-Eleven is turning the buy one get one campaign of pizza offer (when ordered for delivery on the 7NOW App) into an Emotional Support Pizza marketing supereme. And, so sometimes the topping is the reward for being on the bottom. #brandsmatter

Hello Trademark Fans! Trademarks cover the gamut from soup to nuts… not necessarily in that order. And go together as tech does with.... a bowl of what we all slurped sometime in our childhood? A new collaboration between?CASETiFY?and The?Andy Warhol?Foundation for the Visual Arts have poured its way into the cultural zeitgeist. Presenting --- the brand collab which spoons over the famed artist’s best known classic… an American staple of Tomato Soup. Also part of the partnership is the Andy Warhol Banana Collectible Phone Case paying homage to his famed “Banana” works which??can be peeled back to reveal a bright pink fruit, and as well there is a Collectible Earbuds Case with the Campbell Soup moniker--- so your ears are warm with the rapture of an American Classic. There are more paraphernalia for you to post on social media comprising this collection --- some of which emanate from his?Heinz Tomato Ketchup?Box?and of course the famous line: “Art is what you can get away with.” Now, where is the grilled cheese collection? #trademarks #warhol #artisIP

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Further to my prior post….This week has been a whirlwind. I had to cut my time at #CES short due to the ongoing #wildfires in LA, which hit uncomfortably close to home. Flying back to LA, I couldn’t even see the coastline—just darkness and smoke.?The skies here are far from blue, literally and figuratively.? ? Driving through Burbank, not a single light was on. Ash was everywhere, even in places I didn’t think it could reach.? ? The reality hit hard when I got an evacuation warning on my phone. You don’t know how to prepare for that moment until it happens. LA is vast, but when over 100,000 people are without power, it suddenly feels like we’re all in this together—though we can’t even see each other through the haze. ? Luckily I have family and friends to help me and I’m?grateful for their support. My clients have been incredibly understanding and supportive, and I’m doing my best to keep things moving for them while navigating this chaos. ? For anyone impacted by the wildfires, please stay safe. If you can leave, leave. Life and safety come first—everything else can wait. ? Sending strength to everyone out there.??? If you need something or want to just talk DM me. - Relani ? P.S. Here are some resources to take a look at:? Emergency Resources:? https://lnkd.in/di3UuXT ? AdRelief: A volunteer organization made up of people in advertising/promotions in times of life crisis.? www.adrelief.org ? Emergency Network Los Angeles:? https://enla.org ? Lastly, I will leave you with one of the great quotes I saw from Maria Shriver (who also experienced loss)...see the visual below. #WildfirePreparedness #TrademarkAttorney #LAFIRE #brandedkindness

????Happy Holidays, Trademark Lovers!???? 'Tis the season to celebrate what makes each of us unique—just like your favorite trademarks and intellectual property! As you sip your cocoa and bask in the glow of festive lights and libations, remember: * The ? is for?Recognition—because your brand deserves to shine. * The ? is for?Tradition—celebrating the timeless value of creativity. * And the ? is for?Cheer—protecting the stories that bring us joy. May your holidays be as distinctive and memorable as your cherished trademarks, and may the new year bring you continued success, originality, and a little extra ?? magic. Cheers to a season of joy and to owning your greatness! Have a Happy Holiday Season! ??????Protect your passion. Celebrate your creativity.?????? THE TRADEMARK CHANNEL #IP #ideas #trademarks

Hello Trademark Fans! Does your brand have a-peel? Some of you may have heard about the artwork (by an Italian artist) commonly referenced as the "$6.2 MILLION DUCT-TAPED BANANA" aka "Comedian" This "artwork" was purchased last month at an amount about four times the initial estimated value, which Sotheby's (the auction house) listed between $1 million and $1.5 million. The banana was purchased for $0.35 before it was duct-taped to a blank wall and auctioned the same day (as reported in The New York Times) Based on the art auction news outlets reported that "Comedian" went from an $800,000 starting price to $5.2 million (plus a buyer premium). So....Who is the lucky owner of this potassium based slippery art? Justin Sun, founder of the Tron blockchain network who bought the "Comedian" banana installation (in crypto) and then proceeded to eat the purchase! A trend? Well... Cheetos got into the act shortly thereafter the sale and on November 21, and noted on social media: "No shade to the prince of potassium, but we think we can do better, so we’re holding an auction of our own," and they also noted "Let’s show that banana who’s boss." The image is below, and known as "Mischief" by Chester Cheetah. Reportedly sold for $20K on Ebay. Other brands have also gotten into the "act" And, so brand owners --- be unique and don't let your brand equity slip away from the bunch! Yellow can mean fear --- or a brand in the making. For now, I gotta split... but keep checking out the trademark news! THE TRADEMARK CHANNEL #banana #IP