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THE U.S.P.T.O. fumbles THE ruling on THE Ohio State University trademark

David Baker

Jul 2, 20223 min read

THE U.S.P.T.O. fumbles THE ruling on THE Ohio State University trademark

While most of us were distracted by the U.S. Supreme Court making some questionable rulings on states’ rights regarding restrictions on...

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David Baker

Jul 1, 20226 min read

Very Nice. Trademark Classifications

The Nice International Classification System is a critical requirement for every trademark registration. When a trademark owner applies...

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David Baker

Jun 29, 20223 min read

There’s gonna be a whole lotta POPS

Why should this San Diego Comic-Con be any different? When it comes to comic book conventions, there is one truism that covers them all –...

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“I feel the need, the need for a copyright infringement lawsuit.”

David Baker

Jun 20, 20224 min read

“I feel the need, the need for a copyright infringement lawsuit.”

Locked on! Top Gun: Maverick targeted by federal court lawsuit. While actor Tom Cruise has been doing an excellent job of avoiding the...

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David Baker

Jun 15, 20222 min read

Jack, Coke, what took you so long?

Jack & Coke finally becomes a "thing." In a can. For decades, Jack Daniels and Coca-Cola have been a staple drink of choice for in bars,...

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David Baker

Jun 13, 20221 min read

Nothing fishy about this settlement

Netflix and Dark Horse Comics have settled a copyright lawsuit filed by comic book artist Kevin Atkinson who had claimed that the idea...

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San Diego Comic-Con without Marvel is like a day without sunshine ... and Thor ... and Iron Man ...

David Baker

Jun 11, 20221 min read

San Diego Comic-Con without Marvel is like a day without sunshine ... and Thor ... and Iron Man ...

With the much-anticipated return of an in-person version of San Diego Comic-Con, it was disappointing to learn that Marvel Studios likely...

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Embedded Copyrights – The Not-So-Funny Side of Memes

David Baker

Jun 9, 20223 min read

Embedded Copyrights – The Not-So-Funny Side of Memes

Do you ever forward memes to your coworkers and social media friends? It might be a picture of a kitten hanging from a branch and being...

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BELIEVE IT OR NOT - Offering Free Wi-Fi Can Get You Sued

David Baker

Jun 6, 20225 min read

BELIEVE IT OR NOT - Offering Free Wi-Fi Can Get You Sued

How Complimentary Wi Fi Policies May Lead to Copyright Infringement Claims Wi-Fi is everywhere and much of the time it is offered for...

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Selecting a Strong Trademark – 10 Simple Rules

David Baker

Jun 1, 20223 min read

Selecting a Strong Trademark – 10 Simple Rules

The best way to avoid future problems with your brand is to select a strong brand from the outset. Doing so properly has the added...

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David Baker

May 26, 20223 min read

McDonalds leaves Russia … forever?

No two countries that both had a McDonald’s restaurant have ever gone to war, or so a popular international business/political science...

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Craft brewer wins trademark lawsuit, sued for same thing

David Baker

May 19, 20224 min read

Craft brewer wins trademark lawsuit, sued for same thing

After a three-week jury trial, Stone Brewing Co. won its lawsuit against MillerCoors (now Molson Coors) for trademark infringement based...

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Nike, Hermes lead fight against NFT IP infringement

David Baker

May 12, 20222 min read

Nike, Hermes lead fight against NFT IP infringement

The names Nike and Hermes rarely appear in a sentence together, even when discussing fashion apparel. But the explosion in popularity of...

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Comic book world loses another of the greats

David Baker

May 10, 20224 min read

Comic book world loses another of the greats

Neal Adams has died. In the pantheon of comic book greats and their accomplishments, Neal and his art stand alongside names like Kirby,...

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How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Three

David Baker

May 7, 20223 min read

How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Three

Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

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How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Two

David Baker

May 5, 20223 min read

How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part Two

Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

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How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part One

David Baker

May 3, 20223 min read

How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps - Part One

Orange County Lawyer magazine published my article, How to drive your trademark attorney completely bonkers in 10 easy steps, in its May...

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Trademarks latest casualty in Ukraine war

David Baker

Apr 14, 20223 min read

Trademarks latest casualty in Ukraine war

In a conflict that has been marked by shockingly high casualty rates among both combatants and civilians, the war in Ukraine has added an...

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Baskin-Robbins rebrands as Baskin-Robbins

David Baker

Apr 9, 20223 min read

Baskin-Robbins rebrands as Baskin-Robbins

After 77 years, ice cream kingpin Baskin-Robbins has decided it’s time for some changes. No, it’s not doing anything really oddball like...

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McDonald’s brings back Rick & Morty cult favorite sauce

David Baker

Apr 2, 20222 min read

McDonald’s brings back Rick & Morty cult favorite sauce

Everyone knows that chicken nuggets just aren’t the same without a dipping sauce. And no one knows that better than McDonald’s. Recently,...

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