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The Fascinating Legal Journey of an Asian-American Band Called The Slants

January 10, 2016 Alan Cross 1 Comment Slants, Supreme Court, Trademark

It’s not hard to imagine this conversation. “Hey, I’ve discovered a really cool new band called The Slants.” “The Slants?

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The Slants: A Band Fighting to Use Their Own Name

August 19, 2015August 19, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Amber Byrd, Copyright, Court Case, Slants, Trademark

An obscure portion of trademark law could be changed thanks to a band’s refusal to give up its identity. By

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