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50 Cent’s Trademarking of Teairra Mari’s “I Ain’t Got It” Makes Him the King of Petty

50 CENT’S TRADEMARKING OF TEAIRRA MARI’S “I AIN’T GOT IT”

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Teairra Mari released a diss track, “I ain’t got it” referring to the 30k she owes 50 Cent. Fifty swooped in and bought the domain name, and filed for the trademark before she had a chance to make any money from it.

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Today's episode covers:

  • Purchasing a domain name does not constitute trademark use
  • Willful false statements and the like are punishable by law
  • You must submit proof of use before registration

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Inspired by her grandmother, the community bootlegger Attorney Murray‘s passion for helping entrepreneurs started early. Today she helps entrepreneurs throughout the country protect their brand, content, and ideas through trademarks, copyrights, and business development.

 
 
 

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