GH&C Attorneys Win Music Industry Trademark Case
After a year-long battle, national touring and recording artist Dan Matthews and his American alternative rock band, “The Black Clouds,” can finally get their name back. Giordano, Halleran & Ciesla attorneys, led by Christopher J. Marino, Esq., succeeded in cancelling a nearly identical trademark registration obtained by a competing band. To read the full article, […]
How to Choose a Product Name – Most Common Mistakes
Many businesses struggle when choosing a new brand for their product or service. Over the years, I’ve identified a number of frequently repeated mistakes I’ve seen companies make in the brand selection process. You can download and/or listen to them in my new podcast. I hope you find it helpful.
ICANN Unveils New Trademark Clearinghouse
ICANN recently revealed information about the new trademark clearinghouse that will be used to help trademark owners protect their brands in connection with the pending introduction of new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). Here is a nutshell summary of what you need to know: When Does it Start? The trademark clearinghouse is slated to open its […]
Evolutionism vs. Creationism Battle Over Trademark Rights
In a trademark battle reminiscent of the famous 1925 battle between Williams Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow, ScienceFriday, Inc., owner of an NPR science based radio show called SCIENCE FRIDAY, has filed suit against the Bob Enyart and Fred Williams operators of creationist website and radio show operated under the brand REAL SCIENCE FRIDAY. According […]
Keyword Advertising Still at Issue in EU
The European Court of Justice (EJC) decided a new keyword advertising case last Thursday involving two competitors use of Google’s Adword advertising. As it seems with all keyword cases, the result will seem shocking to some and perfectly appropriate to others.