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This week, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard filed a lawsuit against Nike in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. In his suit, Leonard claims that Nike applied for copyright registration of a logo he created. According to this lawsuit, Leonard created his “Klaw” logo in 2011 after being drafted by the […]
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If you’ve been following the Social Media Law Firm online, you know that we think social media is great! You can connect with potential clients, promote your business to a specific audience, and catch up with friends and family. But social media also carries its own risks. Let’s say you find a post you love […]
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If you have your own business and are active on social media, you might be wondering if you can trademark a hashtag for your company. As an experienced trademark attorney, this is a question I’ve come across many times, and the answer depends on how you’re using the hashtag. Let me break it down for […]
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Your brand sets your company apart from your competitors. Your name, logo, website, marketing materials, and business strategy are therefore amongst your valuable most assets. But are they protected from social media legal risks? Startups, websites, and applications are being created faster than any time in history. These new competitors are looking to find what […]
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