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…
