"Left Shark" became an Internet phenomenon after Katy Perry's Super Bowl half-time show earlier this month. In fact, Perry now is seeking to assert a copyright claim in the character (an out-of-sync back-up dancer), according to TechDirt. After the show, Fernando Sosa sought to … [Read more...] about Left Shark Dispute
trademark
Taylor Swift to Trademark Lyrics
"That sick beat," "Could show you incredible things," "Nice to meet you. Where you been?" Sound familiar? According to Time, Taylor Swift has applied to trademark these lyrics, among others, from her recent album, 1989. But these sound like ordinary, everyday sayings--can Swift … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift to Trademark Lyrics
Roncin Against Je Suis Charlie Trademark
The now iconic image and phrase “Je Suis Charlie” (French for “I am Charlie”), created by French artist Joachim Roncin, has become the rallying call against the terror attacks at French newspaper Charlie Hebdo, where 12 people were killed by extremists. The simple but powerful … [Read more...] about Roncin Against Je Suis Charlie Trademark
“How” TM
Is it possible to trademark a common word such as “How?” That is the question in a recent case involving Greek yogurt manufacturer, Chobani, and author Dov Seidman. Seidman penned the book “How: Why How We Do Anything Means Everything,” which describes how companies can create … [Read more...] about “How” TM