Join CJ Rosenbaum at the JCON e-commerce summit hosted by Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn, NY, 2/12/19. Crown Heights Young Entrepreneurs seeks to empower young entrepreneurs with the tools to start and grow thriving businesses. CHYE networking events allow the business person to build new business relationships and generate business opportunities. Hebrew-speaking business people…
The bulk of artist revenue on tour comes from concert attendance together with the sale of merchandise sold at the venue and online. In fact, about 80% of bands’ profits from live events come from merchandise bought by fans. In the music industry, it is common and acknowledged that your music can be streamed or…
Are you a musician? Do you need to protect your band name or logo from counterfeit sellers on ecommerce platforms? In order to obtain nationwide protection, you should register your band name, phrase and/or logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The registration process is relatively straight forward but can be time consuming….
No artist during the grueling process of creating music has ever thought, “I should really register the copyright on my works to protect them from being stolen.” There are several reasons for this. First is the fact that technology used to be such that theft and proliferation of artistic works was much more difficult. At…
At NY Now, you’ll find the perfect items to fill your stores, learn about the current retail environment, and network with amazing creatives and industry insiders. February 3 – 6, 2019 Javits Convention Center – New York, NY Home, Lifestyle, Handmade & Gift Market Nestled along the scenic Hudson River, this convention center is the busiest…
American Association for Justice (AAJ) 2019 Winter Convention February 2-5, 2019 Loews Miami Beach – Miami Beach, FL Knowledge and networking: A winning combination. Join CJ Rosenbaum at the AAJ 2019 Winter Convention in Miami Beach! Don’t miss this opportunity to access exclusive AAJ Education, hear from leaders in the legal field, connect with colleagues,…
The Halloween & Party Expo is a trade-only event that brings industry professionals together each year. Co-owned by Urban Expositions and the Halloween Industry Association, the event provides a platform for sourcing, learning, and networking. Halloween & Party Expo January 25 – 27, 2019 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center – New Orleans, Louisiana Proceeds from…
Wednesday, January 23 – Friday, January 25 Orange County Convention Center/USTA National Campus The inaugural Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference is a 3 day event designed to bring racquet sport professionals, industry leaders, and brands together for a unique future-focused B2B event to learn what’s new through the Tennis Industry Association’s (TIA) expanded TOM Conference….
The Beyonce suit against the Texas company, Feyonce, Inc., for selling merchandise that infringes on her trademark, is a clear example of how intellectual property law can protect bands from infringers selling knock off merchandise of their band’s trademark. The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York by Beyonce and names Feyonce,…
As a world-renowned musician or band, you have the unique ability to influence various aspects of American culture including social media usage, the success of music streaming services, and our nation’s youth. Musicians and bands have a particularly big influence on merchandise sales and the fashion retail industry. This influence dates all the way back…
No band or musician is safe from another seller profiting off of their brand, including the famous Australian rock band AC/DC. The band owns a registered trademark on the principal register of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) for “AC/DC” that consists of the letters and symbols in a gothic font, with a…
First impressions are said to make or break a relationship. This is especially true when interacting with a product. The first thing a potential customer will see is the product’s packaging. Packaging is often not given the same attention as a brand name or logo. However, as we will discuss, packaging can be an equally…
Big Shot Billy Joel was running down the River Of Dreams until an unlicensed seller was selling his merchandise. Root Beer Rags, Ltd. was the authorized seller of Billy Joel merchandise who was Movin’ Out of their tent inside the Milwaukee Arena to see why they were not selling as much merchandise as they should…
If you are a private label seller and you manufacture your own products, chances are you are manufacturing in China. What Conor’s working on is a book providing sellers info. they need to protect themselves under Chinese IP law named, The Sellers Guide to IP Law. This book is targeted at sellers who are interested…
