The triplets of intellectual property
If you want to grow and scale your business, you’ll want to know the basics of intellectual property (IP). Building a bullet-proof brand, strong, sustainable brand all comes down to protecting your all important IP. Growing a business without robust IP protection is incredibly risky, and to be honest, it just isn’t worth it. The […]
Did you know that Merry Christmas is trademarked?
Here’s a fun Christmas fact for you, did you know that ‘Merry Christmas’ is actually trademarked?! With all the mass produced Christmas stuff we see every year, it’s pretty crazy to think about. In fact, in the US there are actually four federally registered trademarks for ‘Merry Christmas’: 1. For wine, we […]
MythBusters: Let’s debunk some brand protection myths
The legal world is full to the brim of misconceptions and myths that can be incredibly damaging for you and your business. Think about it this way, if you believe A but the truth is B, this could lead to a whole bunch of issues down the line. Here at Jamieson Law, we’re here to […]
Trademark Battle: The Clash of the Kylie’s
Here at Jamieson Law, we have a bit of a guilty pleasure – looking up celebrity trademark cases. We hear you saying “get a life”, but we’re trademark geeks and proud (and we’ll shout this from the rooftops)! Not only are these cases interesting to read in general, we can also use them to learn […]
5 reasons why legally protecting your brand is insanely important
Starting your business is super exciting. You just want to get going with the fun stuff…but often this means that the more ‘boring’ things can be left out. This frequently comes down to legal matters. As uninteresting as it may seem, protecting your business from a legal perspective is INCREDIBLY important…this includes making sure your […]