It ends with an ‘Oof’: Copyright Dispute Over Famous Sound Comes to an End for Roblox
Online game platform Roblox has settled a copyright dispute with game creator Tommy Tallarico over the well-known ‘oof’ sound that has grown to be integral …
Category: Intellectual Property
Can I Trademark A Colour?
Trademarks are impactful as they are the very first thing seen by consumers. A visually compelling design has the potential to build strong brand association …
#DisneyMustPay: Star Wars Novelist claims Disney owes him royalties and won’t pay up
American author Alan Dean Foster, the man behind the critically acclaimed Star Wars novelisations, has accused Disney of failing to pay the bestselling novelist owed …
5 Ways to Protect Your Invention
From ideas to development to the finished product, inventions are the end result of serious hard work. It is no doubt each entrepreneur invests in …
Virgil Abloh Sues Ice Cream Company for Copyright Infringement
Apparel sold considered to be rip-offs to Off-White designs. American designer and ex-artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear Virgil Abloh has accused Afters Ice Cream …
Can You Trademark A Slogan?
In our previous article, we brought to light Kanye West’s decision to trademark the phrase ‘God Save America’ (link). Today we discuss if trademarking a …
Kanye West Attempts to Trademark Phrase ‘God Save America’ for Presidential Campaign
American rapper Kanye West has allegedly filed a trademark for the phrase ‘God Save America,’ three weeks prior to the U.S. election polls. The 21-time …
Descriptive Trademarks 101: Everything You Need To Know
‘Can’t I Name My Brand or Business Based On The Goods or Services I Am Selling?’ Choosing a trademark for your brand or business can …
Led Zeppelin’s ‘Stairway to Heaven’ Copyright Dispute Finally Reaches It’s Coda
The dust settles on plagiarism accusations against the British band after a long standing legal battle. The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to proceed with …
Generic Trademark: All You Need To Know
Protecting your intellectual property as an individual, business or organisation should be top priority as your marks are immediately associated with your goods or services. …
