Intellectual Property, Business Law & Contracts Blog

What Does Nike’s Air Jordan Trade Dress Trademark Mean?

Nike recently received a trademark for their Air Jordan sneaker. According to ESPN’s Nick DePaula, who covers the footwear industry related to sports, the market has been flooded with copies

When is too Soon for Federal Trademark Registration?

Clubhouse doesn’t have a trademark and is being sued for infringement. This has many people asking; if a brand like Clubhouse doesn’t have a trademark, did I register my trademark

Lydia T. Blanco: Power of Pouring into Your Own Cup

Stop pressing the snooze button on yourself.Today’s guest is Lydia T. Blanco, thriving intrapreneur, journalist, and podcast host of The Get My Life Tour. Listen as Lydia shares her journey

The Business Behind the Law with Attorney Chuck James

Plant your seeds and your harvest will be plentiful. Today’s guest is Attorney Chuck James. Managing member of Serious Injury Law Group, a personal injury and medical malpractice law firm

How Embracing Her Money Mindset Allowed Shannah Game to Thrive Entrepreneurially

What’s your Money Mindset? Today’s guest is Shannah Game. Thriving entrepreneur and host of Millennial Money, an educational podcast on all things money-related. Listen as Shannah shares how she cultivated

SpelHouse Trademark Drama: Culture Vulture or Opportunist?

Where is the line between a culture vulture and an opportunist? Today’s guest is Panama Jackson, the Senior Editor of Very Smart Brothas. Listen as we discuss the trademarks filed

How Taking The Leap of Faith Allowed Brittany Sharp to Become the Owner of Not One, But TWO Successful Businesses

Take the Leap of Faith. Today’s guest is Brittany Sharp, founder of The Sharp Standard, a full service event planning company and cofounder of The Modern Mold Agency, a Public relations,

2020 Reflection: Life Lessons In Unexpected Places

2020. The year of unexpected lessons and blessings. As this season comes to an end, it’s a perfect time for reflection of what this year taught us. For me, many of

How Embracing Her Passion Allowed Coach Mimi Jay to Overcome Her Obstacles, Serve Her Community, and Achieve Her Goals

Boss up and Hustle. Today’s guest is Coach Mimi Jay, founder of RBG Royalty, a career development business with the goal of empowering women in her community through career advancement.

How Facing My Childhood Trauma Allowed Me to Transform into a Genius Receiver

False beliefs can block you from receiving the opportunities created for you. Are you a good receiver? Genuinely? It’s important we take the time to do the work to understand and