Ozelle Martin, Esq.Apr 291 minPitbull Secures His Grito: “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO!”Miami-based Latin rapper, Pitbull has successfully obtained trademark registration for his signature grito: “ EEEEEEEYOOOOOO!” for use in connection with mus...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Apr 101 minTrademarks + The Tiger KingOn April 6th, 2020, a California-based company, Vintage Goods Apparel, LLC filed a federal trademark application for the term, JOE EXOTIC for an apparel line...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jan 273 minMy Eight (8) Life Lessons From Kobe BryantMy idol & his daughter died and I’m devastated. If I am feeling like this, can you imagine their family and friends? I am heartbroken for them. Death is the ...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Aug 20, 20191 minWhat Can Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Teach Us About Trademark Ownership & LicensingFashion Designer Virgil Abloh does not own New Guard Group, the company that produces, markets and distributes Off White clothing, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐡�...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jul 3, 20192 minProtect Your Trademark Before Pitching To InvestorsAre you currently seeking investors or funding for your business? Last week, a business investor told me that a brand must be protected before she considers ...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jun 26, 20192 minThe Double Applications for “Let’s Dance”: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans The #1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, Zion Williamson and his team, the New Orleans Pelicans both filed separate trademark applications for “Let’s Dance” - a ph...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jun 14, 20194 minThe Revival of “Baby Phat” Teaches Us How To Make Money With Trademarks It feels like the 99s and 00s again because Baby Phat is back with a capsule collection in collaboration with fast fashion retail giant, Forever 21. Fashion ...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jun 5, 20193 minKawhi Leonard vs Nike, Inc: The Copyright BattleWe’re in the middle of the NBA Finals but Toronto Raptors forward, Kawhi Leonard is multi-tasking as he is in the midst of battles on and off the court. Leon...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.May 30, 20192 minTHE MARATHON CONTINUES: A Lesson on USPTO Trademark Application Refusals . Over the past few days, entertainment blogs and news publications have been ablaze with the news that a company called, Crips, LLC has filed a trademark ap...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Apr 29, 20192 minRidin' The Zion Train: Can you seek trademark registration for a famous person's name?Let me just say this upfront. You cannot successfully obtain trademark registration for a famous person's name without their consent. The policy behind such ...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Mar 22, 20192 minCardi B + Trademarks: The Strategy Behind Filing A Trademark Application Before SellingFAQ: I am launching my business soon. I know what I’ll be selling. Do I have to wait until I actually start selling goods and/or services to file a trademark...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Feb 20, 20193 minThe Kardashians + Trademarks: A Lesson on the “use in commerce” requirementOn February 12th and 13th, 2019- Kim and Khloé Kardashian along with their sister, Kylie Jenner filed trademark applications to secure the names of their ch...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Jan 21, 20192 minSocial Media & The Law: A Copyright Infringement Lesson for YouTubers, IGers and Facebookers!I see this all the time and I shake my head. Have you ever uploaded a video to YouTube, Facebook or Instagram which features music or has music playing in th...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Oct 3, 20181 minJR Smith v. the NBA: The Legalities of Brand TattoosCleveland Cavaliers shooting guard, J.R. Smith stated on his Instagram feed that the National Basketball Association (NBA) informed him that he would be fine...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.May 4, 20181 minCopyright Woes: Nicki Minaj vs Indie ArtistFemale rapper, Nicki Minaj and Universal Music Group are facing a bit of legal trouble as California-based artist, Isiah Eugene Simon claimed that they copie...
Ozelle Martin, Esq.Sep 25, 20173 minDid Rihanna file a trademark application for "Fenty Estates Wine and Spirits"?Twitter and the blogs became abuzz as a Twitter user posted that Barbadian mogul/ pop star, Rihanna filed a trademark application for the mark: “Fenty Estate...
