LA Crips May Have Some Trouble With Their ” The Marathon Continues” Trademark Application

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Two weeks ago, the LA Crips filed a trademark application for The Marathon Continues. Yes, LA Crips as in one of the most prominent gang organizations of the 80s and 90s are out here owning their genius!

Three top takeaways:

  1. Own your genius
  2. Every good and service must be in use in interstate commerce when you file your in use trademark application
  3. Your trademark application is filed under oath. Lying on your trademark application can result in a fine or imprisonment.

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  2. Tell us what owning your genius means to you
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