Best of 2013: Autographs as trademarks: Sign right here
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”... Read more
Tag: Autographs
Best of 2011: Dubious assignations
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... Read more
Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand
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... Read more
Best of 2011: Dubious assignations
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... Read more
Best of 2013: Arnold Palmer and the Perfect Brand
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... Read more
Autographs as trademarks: Sign right here
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... Read more