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Heightened IP Risks in the Summer Season: How to Protect Your Brand
As the days get longer and warmer, there's a notable uptick in intellectual property (IP) infringements. Summer festivals, concerts, and a surge in digital content create fertile ground for copyright
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What Is a Trademark — And Why Does Your Business Need One?
If you’re confused about what a trademark is, you’re not alone. Many people grapple with its meaning and importance, making it a topic worth unraveling. Understanding trademarks is crucial for entre
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The (Brand Naming) Struggle Is Real - The Creator's Law Firm
For the most part, our clients are a bit tentative when they sit down with us for their Brand Naming Consultation. They’ve either started a business but have a daunting blank space for their brand na
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Resources - The Creator's Law Firm
July 12, 2023Copyright office repsonds to midjourney and her little “AI” friendsLegalMay 30, 2023Surveying Success: Help Us Improve by Taking Our Trademark SurveyTrademarksMay 22, 2023Crafting an Awes
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‘Tis the Season for Teams and Tax Deductions - The Creator's Law Firm
If you’re anything like the Creator’s Law Firm crew, the last two months of the year inspire us to settle into a season of reflection and greater gratefulness for our colleagues, our clients, and our
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A Tale of Two Trademarks: Future Use vs Present Use - The Creator's Law Firm
If you are considering filing a trademark to protect your brand, there are two paths you can take to accomplish this goal. The present use path or the future use path. About the Present Use Path: The
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The Big O… No (Office Actions) - The Creator's Law Firm
Once a trademark application is filed, it will be assigned to a trademark examining attorney that works for the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This typically happens six to eight months af
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The Power of A Trademark - The Creator's Law Firm
Like all of our clients, you are legacy-driven and are called to build big things. Whether it be life-changing products, transformative services, or stellar experiences… you are called to create impac
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Digital Divas: Effective June 7, 2022, U.S. Trademark Certificates Go Virtual - The Creator's Law Firm
The COVID-19 pandemic had a tremendous effect on businesses of all sizes and the United States Patent and Trademark Office was no exception. Overnight, companies had to create virtual experiences for
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Charlotte Small Business Inclusion - Month 2022 - The Creator's Law Firm
During Small Business Month the City of Charlotte, NC, our firm was featured as a highlighted business through our Founder + CEO, Attorney Ticora Davis. “After being let go by a law firm days after
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Mariah Carey Sued Over Mega-Successful Holiday Hit “All I Want For Christmas Is You” - The Creator's Law Firm
Mariah Carey and Sony have been sued for copyright infringement over the mega-hit “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” Vince Vance, of Vince Vance and the Valiants, has accused Carey, co-writer Walter
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Who Really Owns the SKN Trademark? - The Creator's Law Firm
Kim Kardashian launched her SKKN by KIM collection in the midst of allegations of her stealing from Lori Harvey’s brand SKN by LH. Naturally, this caused a lot of conversation considering that the Kar
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Award Winning Argument - The Creator's Law Firm
Here’s a snippet of Attorney Ticora Davis’s winning argument for her clients’ trademark. Using culturally relevant legal arguments to gain the intellectual property for The Creator’s Law Firm client B
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Case Study: Lee Ann Del Carpio - The Creator's Law Firm
Transcription Hey everybody, I’m Lee Ann Del Carpio. I’m an executive coach, organizational energy catalyst, and president of Limitless Actualization. And I take a stand for the limitless possibiliti
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Case Study: Gayneté Jones - The Creator's Law Firm
Transcription My name is Gayneté Jones. I’m the founder and CEO of Best PERIODT. That’s the period with the T at the end. And it’s really a menstrual care brand that’s helping make period sustainable
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Case Study: Katy Fortun - The Creator's Law Firm
TRANSCRIPTION My name is Katey Fortun of course, and I am behind the brand’s different ability. So different ability actually starts. It was kind of crazy me just being super feisty with my mom one d
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Case Study: Crystal Hawkins & Ingrid Estrada - The Creator's Law Firm
TRANSCRIPTION Both Ingrid and I are master levels social workers and have experience working in early childhood settings. Very much so proud of South Central, Los South Central Los Angeles natives me
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Case Study: Crystal Coleman - The Creator's Law Firm
TRANSCRIPTION I am Crystal Coleman. I am the owner and founder of Amnesty Cosmetic. My brand started from a family vision, basically. Um, it just nails fell into my lap, but it’s always been part of m
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TRADEMARK FAQ's - The Creator's Law Firm
Q: Can a client perform legal work under our supervision? A: Thank you so much for your inquiry and consideration of our trademark legal services. Due to ethical and liability issues, we are unable
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The 6 Things You Should Trademark (Before 2023) - The Creator's Law Firm
In today’s competitive business landscape, everyone is trying to knock someone off — similar products, similar brand names, similar services, even similar logos. Your competition is studying your eve
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Nobody Owns "White Lives Matter" As A Trademark...Yet - The Creator's Law Firm
Several media outlets have reported that two black men own the White Lives Matter trademark so I took a little stroll over to the USPTO to take a look. Now, before we get started, I’m just here to
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Drake & 21 Savage Sued for Selling Fake Vogue Magazine Covers - The Creator's Law Firm
OK SO BOOM… Drake and 21 Savage sold fake VOGUE magazines to (allegedly) millions of their fans while promoting their ” Her Loss” project. Drake even tagged VOGUE and Anna Wintour thanking them for
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Snoop Loopz VS Fruit Loops - The Creator's Law Firm
In August, Master P and Snoop Dogg announced an epic collab in their quest to disrupt the breakfast industry with the launch of their gluten-free cereal brand “SNOOP LOOPZ” Kellog’s saw this and a “
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Trademark Monitoring - The Creator's Law Firm
We understand how busy Q4 is. Nor do we want your hard work to go under the radar. Having a federally registered trademark doesn’t stop ALL copycats or the public from attempting to infringe upon your
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Don’t Trademark This - The Creator's Law Firm
Hey—Don’t Say We Didn’t Warn You, I know when it comes to launching a new offer for your brand, it seems like one of the most challenging aspects is launching with 100% confidence. After 6 years in bu
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Disney has sued a Flordia business for trademark and copyright infringement - The Creator's Law Firm
Recently, Disney has taken legal action against numerous Etsy sellers who are allegedly selling items with designs that infringe on copyrighted intellectual property. This includes unauthorized produ
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When to Know if It's Time to Form an S Corporation - The Creator's Law Firm
At some point in your business journey, you MUST determine which type of entity to form. You may consider a C Corporation or an S Corporation, or even a Limited Liability Company. I’ve found that mos
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From Vision to Six-Figures: My First Business Investment - The Creator's Law Firm
I cannot believe we just celebrated our SIX-YEAR Business Anniversary! Anniversaries are always sentimental to me as I have the privilege to look back with fondness over how far I’ve come and get cour
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3 Ways to Promote Your Business to Increase Your Trademark's Value - The Creator's Law Firm
Are you prepared to strengthen the value of your trademark? Do you even know how? Preparing to elevate your brand to new heights requires next-level strategy, better partnerships, and bigger brand m
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Super Geeky Contract Tip for Coaches + Service Providers - The Creator's Law Firm
I know this is a super geeky lawyer tip; however, I’m sure you’re reading because you admire the legal gems we aim to share weekly. Also, subscribe to our newsletter to receive these gems directly in
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In between the trademark sheets - The Creator's Law Firm
OK SO BOOM Rudolph has sued Ronald Isley for getting a trademark without his permission for THE ISLEY BROTHERS® Rudolph and Ronald co-founded the Isley Brothers with their late brother, O’Kelly, in
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Bayou Barbie’s Trademark… - The Creator's Law Firm
OK SO BOOM Angel Reese is crushing it by making moves in another type of court that we aren’t used to seeing her in… the court of law. She recently filed a trademark with the USPTO for the mark “
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The Ticora Davis SMARTS Funded Scholarship - The Creator's Law Firm
Hey, What I am about to share is only possible because of our clients and legacy-driven entrepreneurs like YOU. Can I get a drumroll, please? 🥁🥁🥁 I am excited to announce The Creator’s Law Firm’s
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The smell of...nostalgia and newports in the air with freaknik documentary - The Creator's Law Firm
OK SO BOOM HULU, along with Jermaine Dupri, just announced they’re working on a Freaknik Documentary. Everybody’s grandmamas and great-aunties are in a tizzy. I’ve even seen prayer requests that a
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Copyright office repsonds to midjourney and her little "AI" friends - The Creator's Law Firm
PRESS PLAY: COPYRIGHT OFFICE RESPONDS TO MIDJOURNEY & HER LITTLE “AI” FRIENDS In case you’ve been living under a rock you know that Errybody and they mama are treating ChatGPT MidJourney, and DALL-E
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Surveying Success: Help Us Improve by Taking Our Trademark Survey - The Creator's Law Firm
Hi, We’ve been hard at work to improve our services, communication, and delivery times. Unfortunately, we don’t always see our blind spots, but you do. We need to know what we’re doing right and also
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Crafting an Awesome Client Experience: Steps to Success - The Creator's Law Firm
Everyone has heard you only get “one chance” to make a first impression. First impressions extend far beyond the experience that follows after getting the contract signed and payment. Your onboarding
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Rebrand Naming Gems for Your Product, Program, or Service - The Creator's Law Firm
Every few days, someone here needs assistance with naming/rebranding their business. I usually end up responding with a bunch of my reels, info., strategy, etc., and it ultimately gets lost in the sau
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Legacy Season: A Virtual Trademark Party Experience - The Creator's Law Firm
Contact: Atty. Ticora Davis, CEO of the Creator’s Law Firm, (980)-277-0430, ticora@creatorslawfirm.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Creator’s Law Firm to Hold Second Annual T
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The Creator’s Law Firm Founder Selected as Tory Burch’s Foundation Women’s Entrepreneur Fellow - The Creator's Law Firm
Contact: Atty. Ticora Davis, CEO of the Creator’s Law Firm, (980)-277-0430, ticora@infocreatorslawfirm-com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ticora Davis is selected as 1 of 50 Tory B
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Atty. Ticora Davis Named 2022 Legal Elite Honoree - The Creator's Law Firm
Contact: Atty. Ticora Davis, CEO of the Creator’s Law Firm, (980)-277-0430, ticora@infocreatorslawfirm.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHARLOTTE, NC, November 17 – Atty. Ticora
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Atty. Ticora Davis Becomes Forbes Next 1000 Honoree - The Creator's Law Firm
Contact: Atty. Ticora Davis, CEO of the Creator’s Law Firm, (980)-277-0430, ticora@infocreatorslawfirm-com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An Entrepreneur Redefining The American Dr
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