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Be a Good Corporate Citizen During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Brand reputations will be built and destroyed based on how companies handle coronavirus responses, so it is incredibly important to be a good corporate citizen.
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Monro Inc. Tells Landlords It Won’t Pay Rent
Monro sent a letter to its Landlords on April 17, 2020 indicating that it would be withholding rent for a 6 month period starting May 1, 2020.
Trademarks In The News
Eli Lilly Files Trademarks for COV-BEAT, COV-BLOCK & COV-BARRIER
Eli Lilly filed three new trademark applications for “COV-BEAT,” “COV-BLOCK,” and “COV-BARRIER.” The company intends to use the trademarks for medical research.
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UFC Files 22 Trademarks for “FIGHT ISLAND” and “UFC FIGHT ISLAND”
Zuffa, LLC, the entity that owns the UFC’s intellectual property, has filed 22 new trademark applications for “FIGHT ISLAND” and “UFC FIGHT ISLAND.”
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A Comprehensive List of Coronavirus-Related Trademark Filings
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the USPTO has seen a significant surge in coronavirus-related trademark filings. Find the complete list here.
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Gilead Sciences Files Trademark for Its Coronavirus Drug Bottle
Gilead Sciences has filed a trademark application a bottle design to be used in connection with “pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of coronavirus.”
Trademark Protection
Protecting Your IT Company’s Brand
Ensuring the name and brand of your IT company is protected is important. The best way to protect the brand of your IT company is a US trademark registration.
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Tom Brady Files Two New Trademarks for “Tompa Bay” and “Tampa Brady”
On April 6, Tom Brady‘s company, TEB Capital Management Inc., filed two intent-to-use trademark applications for “Tompa Bay” and “Tampa Brady."
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New York State Files Trademarks for “NY ♥ YOU”
New York State has filed four new trademark applications for “NY ♥ YOU.” The slogan will be used on clothing and to promote economic recovery in the state.
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VICE Media Files Trademark Application for “SHELTER IN PLACE”
VICE Media has filed a trademark for “SHELTER IN PLACE.” The media company intends to use the mark in association with a show documenting the COVID-19 pandemic.
Copyrights
The Basics of US Copyright Law
Copyright law is one of 3 major forms of intellectual property. Copyrights protect “creative works,” and give authors and creators protection for their IP.
Trademarks In The News
NBCUniversal Files Trademark for “TOGETHER STARTS HERE”
NBCUniversal has filed two trademarks for “TOGETHER STARTS HERE” which is a play on its “COMEDY STARTS HERE” slogan.