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Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Ron Coleman

Originally posted 2013-11-11 10:39:03. Republished by Blog Post PromoterAs seen in the Benny Goodman case in the TTAB, celebrity, brand power and trademark rights may outlive a […]

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Best of 2011: Dubious assignations

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Ron Coleman

First published on March 8, 2011. Steve Baird generously linked back to this LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® post writing about the trademark status of some singer’s signature […]

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Best of 2013: Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Ron Coleman

As seen in the Benny Goodman case in the TTAB, celebrity, brand power and trademark rights may outlive a celebrity’s peak performing years, but will bear fruit only […]

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Best of 2013: Autographs as trademarks: Sign right here

Posted on December 31, 2013 by Ron Coleman

First published on August 5, 2013. The signature of John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence is so famous that among Americans, the term “John Hancock” […]

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Autographs as trademarks: Sign right here

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Ron Coleman

The signature of John Hancock on the Declaration of Independence is so famous that among Americans, the term “John Hancock” has become a synonym for “signature.” Virtually […]

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Best of 2011: Dubious assignations

Posted on December 22, 2011 by Ron Coleman

First published on March 8, 2011. Steve Baird generously linked back to this LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION® post writing about the trademark status of some singer’s signature […]

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