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Tempest in a tea pot or Blizzard in a Dairy Queen?

David Baker

Jul 7, 20222 min read

Tempest in a tea pot or Blizzard in a Dairy Queen?

Late last month, a federal court ruled that Dairy Queen cannot stop W.B. Mason Co from selling "Blizzard" bottled spring water even...

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David Baker

Jul 4, 20221 min read

Happy birthday, 'Merica

We didn't get to be the most awesome country on the planet by thinking small. Hope you like your dogs extra crispy. [Special thanks to...

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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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David Baker

Jun 23, 20223 min read

Spider-Man Turns 60

With great power, comes great responsibility. In 2022, the Marvel stable of superheroes will celebrate a number of sixtieth birthdays:...

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Golden Arches replaced by burger patty and fries as McDonald's Russian replacement opens

David Baker

Jun 22, 20222 min read

Golden Arches replaced by burger patty and fries as McDonald's Russian replacement opens

The more things change, the more they remain the same. Or so the old adage goes. Following McDonald’s recent shuttering of its...

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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 14, 20224 min read

My wife made me take down my Che poster

Today is the birthday of the man whose image has adorned more college dorm room walls than Elvis, Albert, and Marilyn combined. It's the...

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David Baker

Jun 14, 20221 min read

Who's laughing now?

If you've ever watched an episode of the popular web series Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (also shown on various broadcast networks),...

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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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Taco Bell introduces us to the future of fast food

David Baker

Jun 10, 20221 min read

Taco Bell introduces us to the future of fast food

As if smart phone ordering apps and retail store touch screens weren't futuristic (and impersonal) enough, Taco Bell has introduced its...

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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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Just when Seth Green began using his Bored Ape NFT as a cartoon character, he got ripped off

David Baker

May 29, 20222 min read

Just when Seth Green began using his Bored Ape NFT as a cartoon character, he got ripped off

Jessica Rizzo has a great piece in Wired about how actor, writer, and television producer Seth Green, known for his unique brand of...

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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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Albert Einstein died in 1955 but continues to make millions off his likeness. How?

David Baker

May 24, 20222 min read

Albert Einstein died in 1955 but continues to make millions off his likeness. How?

Even though he has been dead for decades, Albert Einstein’s face is arguably the most recognizable face in the world (unless you count...

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