Yesterday it was reported that Volkswagen's electric vehicles will be sold under the brand name "Voltswagen" in the US. There's also speculation as to whether this is an April Fool's Day joke. Many sources are now saying that the change is for real. We think the...
Our previous post dealt with why it is beneficial to use a trademark attorney. Nonetheless, many startups and SMEs file their own trademark applications. If you know what you are doing, then great. The problem is that many people think they know what they are doing,...
Making a trademark application is not difficult. Simply fill in all the required data, submit and pay the government fee. Making a trademark application does not mean that your brand is or will be properly protected. It's like building a house. You might be able to do...
An effective intellectual property protection regime is essential for the functioning of the music industry. For the artistic side, copyright protection is essential for artists and labels. Copyright protects lyrics, melodies, arrangements, recordings, performances,...