When someone copies (or infringes) your creative work, it’s not only frustrating, but it can also hurt your business through diverted sales or reputation loss—especially […]
Patents for Fire Dancers and Sorcerers
People easily understand that “primitives” cement their social order by believing in ghosts and spirits, and gathering each full moon to dance together around the […]
A trademark audit is a review of a brand owner’s current trademark portfolio to ensure that the brand owner’s trademark usage and trademark holdings are sufficient, comprehensive, and accurate. Good practices require that a trademark audit be conducted yearly, or any time an existing trademark portfolio is acquired, even if […]
Winter’s Myth, Tweed, and Trademark
In Scottish mythology, Cailleach Bheur (or Beira) is the queen of winter. Beira comes in different flavors. In my favorites, she possesses a single eye capable of seeing beyond duality into the oneness of all beings. She is guardian of the life force, keeping animals during the winter and seeds […]
What Start-ups Need to Know About Intellectual Property
As any entrepreneur is well aware, the early stages of a new business venture are an incredibly busy time. Entrepreneurs must focus on building the core team, structuring the company, attracting investors, developing the product/service, and developing key partnerships, sales channels and marketing plans. These tasks are typically all-consuming for […]