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Vol. 1, Issue 2
In this Issue, Crown® discusses how to choose a trademark that is going to be compelling and memorable.
Spectrum of Distinctiveness – How to Choose a Strong Trademark
Regardless of what you do, your brand is important. But, how do you choose a trademark that is going to be compelling and memorable? Trademarks are words, phrases, symbols, product shapes/packaging, sounds, colors, and designs that identifies the source of the goods or services of one party and distinguishes them from those of others. However,…
California Lawyers Association’s 46th Annual IP Institute in Dana Point, California
Elizabeth and Owen are looking forward to attending the California Lawyers Association’s 46th Annual IP Institute in Dana Point, California, November 3 – 5, 2022. After a two year “in person” hiatus, it will be wonderful to reconnect again with colleagues and friends, while taking in the in depth intellectual property law programming. https://calawyers.org/event/46th-annual-intellectual-property-institute/
Vol. 1, Issue 1
In this Issue, Crown®, LLP launched its monthly newsletter! Through our newsletter, Advising Creativity®, we hope to exchange ideas and continue the conversation with our clients, colleagues, and friends and continue to provide the best possible advice, counsel, and solutions.
Elizabeth and Owen to attend the INTA Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., April 30 – May 4, 2022
Elizabeth and Owen can’t wait to meet with many of our foreign colleagues at the International Trademark Association’s Annual Meeting (INTA) in Washington, D.C., April 30 – May 4, 2022. We might even get to see some of the cherry blossoms! https://www.inta.org/events/2022-annual-meeting/
She did it again! Elizabeth J. Rest selected as a 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer
Elizabeth J. Rest named as a 2022 Northern California Super Lawyer in the field of Intellectual Property for another year, a designation awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in California. Elizabeth has been named on a Super Lawyers list every year since 2013, when she was first selected as a Rising Star in the…
Elizabeth and Owen to attend SXSW in Austin, Texas March 11 – 20, 2022
Owen and Elizabeth are looking forward to taking in a few films, some live music, and a lot of cutting edge entertainment-related programming while supporting Crown, LLP’s clients who have events at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, March 11 – 20, 2022. https://www.sxsw.com/
Elizabeth to attend NCA’s State of the Industry Conference March 13 – 15, 2022, in Miami, Florida
Elizabeth represents many confectionary companies and looks forward to meeting with clients and industry leaders at the National Confectioners Association State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) March 13 – 15, 2022, in Miami, Florida to discuss changes and trends in the confectionery industry (and eat A LOT of candy). https://candyusa.com/state-of-the-industry-conference/2022/
Copyright Protection and Infringement of Fictional Characters
This time of year Santa Claus is everywhere. Selling cars, soft drinks, kitchen appliances, and just about anything else you can think of. Can anyone use Santa to market their goods or services? What about other fictional characters like James Bond, Superman, or Rocky Balboa? Can they be used freely? Or does their use require…
Sponsorship and Endorsement Deals
Sponsorship and endorsement deals have been in existence for quite some time, but recent trends – from the rise of celebrity culture and social media influencers to the NCAA allowing student-athletes to generate compensation from the licensing of their rights of publicity (aka “NIL”) – have increased their prevalence and importance. In a sponsorship…