by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Feb 18, 2009 | Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks
Was it an off-hand remark in a phone call? A mumbled “might be a good idea” in a meeting? A smiley face emoticon in an email? Just how does one mistakenly presume that Jimi Hendrix’s estate gave their blessing for his name and likeness to be used on...
by Devon Thomas Treadwell | Jan 28, 2009 | Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks
This happened a while ago, but it’s worth revisiting for the sheer pleasure of witnessing a rare act of whimsy from a corporate legal department. First, compare and contrast these brands: Second Life is the famous 3D virtual land wherein millions of...
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