Oregon Band The Slants Win the Right to Trademark Their Name
In a fight that went all the way to Washington, DC, The Slants–a band that bills itself is the first
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Prediction: In Four Years, China Will Be One of the Biggest Music Markets in the World
If you’ve ever wandered through the Silk Market in Beijing, you’ll have been dazzled by how little regard China has
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Taylor Swift is Trying to Steal the English Language
In the world of celebrities, branding is everything. Once a celebutante carves out a section of pop culture for themselves,
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The Slants: A Band Fighting to Use Their Own Name
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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Trent Reznor Slaps Down Alberta Politicians
You knew this had to happen. When Alberta premier Rachel Notley got together with the mayors of Edmonton (Don Iveson) and
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Brothers 10 and 8 Hit with Legal Warning About a Song They Wrote About a Cartoon Pig
I have no idea who Peppa Pig is, but brothers Joshua (10) and Noah (8) Lima, are tired of her.
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A Metal Response to Taylor Swift Trademarking the Phrase “This Sick Beat”
Just like the phrase “Are you ready to rrrrrrrrrrrrumble?” has been solidly trademarked (meaning anyone who wants to use it
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Someone Is Turning “Britpop” into a Soft Drink
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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