September 5th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
There is not a kid in the world who when confronted with doing something bad hasn’t said “Look what you
June 22nd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
For reasons known only to Gene Simmons, he thought he could file a trademark on a hand gesture. But after,
June 19th, 2017 | by Amber Healy
In a unanimous decision Monday morning, the US Supreme Court ruled 8-0 in favor of The Slants, the Portland, Oregon-based
June 23rd, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Here’s the logo of a 99-year-old Canadian hockey institution. (And yes, I know this is the old logo.) And now,
June 21st, 2016 | by Amber Healy
It’s not often a winning party in a long-fought legal battle asks the Supreme Court in the United States to
April 28th, 2016 | by Amber Healy
Just as The Slants prepare to release a new album with a new singer, it might be time to prepare
January 10th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
It’s not hard to imagine this conversation. “Hey, I’ve discovered a really cool new band called The Slants.” “The Slants?
December 25th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
In a fight that went all the way to Washington, DC, The Slants–a band that bills itself is the first
December 21st, 2015 | by Alan Cross
If you’ve ever wandered through the Silk Market in Beijing, you’ll have been dazzled by how little regard China has
December 12th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
In the world of celebrities, branding is everything. Once a celebutante carves out a section of pop culture for themselves,
August 19th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
An obscure portion of trademark law could be changed thanks to a band’s refusal to give up its identity. By
July 7th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
You knew this had to happen. When Alberta premier Rachel Notley got together with the mayors of Edmonton (Don Iveson) and
February 8th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
I have no idea who Peppa Pig is, but brothers Joshua (10) and Noah (8) Lima, are tired of her.
February 4th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Just like the phrase “Are you ready to rrrrrrrrrrrrumble?” has been solidly trademarked (meaning anyone who wants to use it
January 14th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
And who better than Blur bass player, Alex James? Back in October, Rock’s Most Famous Cheesemaker™ filed for a trademark for
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