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    Pitbull Secures His Grito: “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO!”
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Pitbull Secures His Grito: “EEEEEEEYOOOOOO!”

    Miami-based Latin rapper, Pitbull has successfully obtained trademark registration for his signature grito: “ EEEEEEEYOOOOOO!” for use in...
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    Trademarks + The Tiger King
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Trademarks + The Tiger King

    On April 6th, 2020, a California-based company, Vintage Goods Apparel, LLC filed a federal trademark application for the term, JOE EXOTIC...
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    My Eight (8) Life Lessons From Kobe Bryant
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    My Eight (8) Life Lessons From Kobe Bryant

    My 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...
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    What Can Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Teach Us About Trademark Ownership & Licensing
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    What Can Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh Teach Us About Trademark Ownership & Licensing

    Fashion Designer Virgil Abloh does not own New Guard Group, the company that produces, markets and distributes Off White clothing, 𝐛𝐮𝐭...
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    Protect Your Trademark Before Pitching To Investors
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Protect Your Trademark Before Pitching To Investors

    Are you currently seeking investors or funding for your business? Last week, a business investor told me that a brand must be protected...
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    The Double Applications for “Let’s Dance”: Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    The 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...
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    The Revival of “Baby Phat” Teaches Us How To Make Money With Trademarks
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 4 min

    The 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,...
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    Kawhi Leonard vs Nike, Inc: The Copyright Battle
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Kawhi Leonard vs Nike, Inc: The Copyright Battle

    We’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...
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    THE MARATHON CONTINUES: A Lesson on USPTO Trademark Application Refusals
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    THE 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...
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    Ridin' The Zion Train: Can you seek trademark registration for a famous person's name?
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Ridin' 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...
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    Cardi B + Trademarks: The Strategy Behind Filing A Trademark Application Before Selling
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Cardi B + Trademarks: The Strategy Behind Filing A Trademark Application Before Selling

    FAQ: 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...
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    The Kardashians + Trademarks: A Lesson on the “use in commerce” requirement
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    The Kardashians + Trademarks: A Lesson on the “use in commerce” requirement

    On February 12th and 13th, 2019- Kim and Khloé Kardashian along with their sister, Kylie Jenner filed trademark applications  to secure...
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    Social Media & The Law: A Copyright Infringement Lesson for YouTubers, IGers and Facebookers!
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Social 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...
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    JR Smith v. the NBA: The Legalities of Brand Tattoos
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    JR Smith v. the NBA: The Legalities of Brand Tattoos

    Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard, J.R. Smith stated on his Instagram feed that the National Basketball Association (NBA) informed him...
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    Copyright Woes: Nicki Minaj vs Indie Artist
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 1 min

    Copyright Woes: Nicki Minaj vs Indie Artist

    Female rapper, Nicki Minaj and Universal Music Group are facing a bit of legal trouble as California-based artist, Isiah Eugene Simon...
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    Did Rihanna file a trademark application for "Fenty Estates Wine and Spirits"?
    Ozelle Martin
    • Dec 20, 2020
    • 3 min

    Did 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...
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