Amazon is taking an even further action in its fight against counterfeiters and intellectual property violations. Recently, the e-commerce giant announced that they will be expanding the Brand Registry program and implementing new tools to help sellers protect their brands and rights. Although Brand Registry has been around since 2015, it was technically in a…
The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is a specialized agency that operates globally. WIPO is responsible for enforcing intellectual property rights on an international scale. WIPO is based out of Geneva, Switzerland and governs under multiple international treaties. The purpose of the treaties is to facilitate cooperation amongst the participating governments. The World Intellectual Property…
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An increasing issue in the music industry is the unauthorized use of another musician’s artwork. This commonly occurs when a famous and successful musician steals material from lesser-known artists, such as indie or underground bands, and uses it for their album cover, t-shirts, concert advertisements, or other merchandising purposes. When this occurs, the artists may…
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark. When a trademark or service mark is used in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods, trademark infringement is occurring. For any Amazon seller, the best way to protect your account is to…
Protecting your merchandise with ITC exclusion orders. Whether your band is selling out arenas or just getting started in a garage, protection of your band’s merchandise and overall brand is important because that is where income is earned. Rosenbaum Famularo, P.C. focuses on protecting musicians’ merchandise. We help musicians and bands stop counterfeit merchandise. We…
Protecting your band’s merchandise through a lawyer’s Cease and Desist letter. Whether your band is selling out arenas or just getting started in a garage, protection of your band’s merchandise and overall brand is important because that is where income is earned. Rosenbaum Famularo, P.C. focuses on protecting musicians’ merchandise. We help musicians and bands…
Musicians Should Check Their Names and Confirm Nobody Else Can Assert a Claim for Trademark Infringement A key source of revenue for rock bands today is generated through the sale of merchandise bearing the rock band’s name or logo. When a band puts its name/trademark on goods like clothing, the band crosses into an industry…
Just like bands, individual artists/singers can find themselves as a target of counterfeit merchandise. The Case of Harry Styles: an Introduction On September 13th, 2017, Under Live Nation, Harry Styles filed for “a temporary restraining order, a seizure order; and an order to show cause” [1]. Apparently, due to his then upcoming shows on September…
Trademark Infringement Protection in China If you the Seller are implicated for infringing upon another’s trademark, hiring an experienced attorney is vital. Their first step will likely be to approach the Trademark Review Adjudication Board (TRAB). Their plan of action is expected to take the following course: First, they will likely plead that the trademark…
Chancelor Bennett grew up in Chicago, Illinois. To the average American, the name Chancelor Bennett doesn’t mean much, or have any association with the music industry at all. Now if you say Chance the Rapper, the multi-Grammy award winner, you get a real response. This is what Chance’s goal was to make people understand. The…
Trade Dress & Trade Secrets: The differences in trade dress and trade secrets in China and the United States, and why it’s important for the modern seller to know. Trade Dress in the US and the Amazon Seller Trade dress refers to the appearance of products, specifically design, packaging, coloring, etc. Trade dress overall protects…
The Offensive Strategy of Trademark Infringement – Taking an active approach against potential trademark infringement in China. There are many ways to take an offensive approach in order to stop trademark infringers from stealing your work. The first thing to know is that administrative agencies are the first stop towards filing an infringement claim if not…
