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In the glamorous world of celebrity entrepreneurship, branding is everything. But even star power cannot override trademark law. In a…
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Imagine this scenario. You name your business. You design a logo. You launch. Then a legal notice arrives: “Someone already owns this…
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Marshall Mathers (aka Eminem) has once again shown the world that when it comes to the “Slim Shady” brand, he…
In March 2025, pop superstar Lady Gaga made headlines when she faced a lawsuit from California-based Lost Surfboards over her…
When Ferrero India stepped into court this year, it wasn’t just about stopping a fake chocolate spread. It was about…
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On October 3, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in Crocs, Inc. v. Effervescent,…
In today’s competitive business landscape, trademarks play a pivotal role in shaping brand identity and consumer perception. As such, managing…