by Patrice Perkins | Trademarks
We tell peeps all the time that the USPTO process can be deceptively simple. On the surface, it looks like you’re submitting a form. But if it was that simple, we wouldn’t need to keep a 1000+ page trademark rule book on standby. Knowing the rules...
by Creative Genius Law | Celebrity News, Trademarks
Earlier this year, Ye started a weekly, super low-key, invite only, NDA required, dress code enforced, praise + worship-like service. He called it Sunday Service. It’s not your traditional Sunday service though. For starters, it only lasts about an hour—a huge...
by Creative Genius Law | Celebrity News, Trademarks
[UPDATED: July 25, 2019] You can’t turn on your radio, log into your favorite social media platform, or open your GroupMe app without hearing or seeing the hashtag #HotGirlSummer. Whether ‘Hot Girl Summer’ is your mood or not, you can’t deny that it has become...
by Creative Genius Law | Copyright, Music Licensing
We have a little secret: we believe that everything is better with music. If you’re a business owner, we’re probably preaching to the choir. Department stores and boutiques blast playlists tailored to trigger sales; co-work spaces and coffee shops aim for ambient...
by Creative Genius Law | Trademarks
When Manolo Blahnik said “maintenance is terribly important,” we doubt he was referring to trademark maintenance. Still, it doesn’t make it any less true. When it comes to your trademark registration, “maintenance is terribly important.” It’s the difference between...
by Patrice Perkins | Contracts and Collabs, Legal Planning For Growth
Uber went public + several media outlets reported that Beyoncé won in a major way. Beyoncé was reportedly offered $6 million dollars to perform for an Uber event about four years ago + turned down the immediate payout for equity. Her equity is reportedly valued today...
by Creative Genius Law | Cannabis Law
As cannabis businesses continue to establish their roots, state agencies responsible for implementing the complex rules and regulations that govern the industry are beginning to shift their focus from creating the rules to enforcement. Here are a few pointers to help...
by Creative Genius Law | Cannabis Law
April 20th (or 4-20), is the “Black Friday” for the cannabis industry, ripe with promotions and sales offered by cannabis retailers and other establishments. Since last 4-20, a lot has changed in the way of cannabis laws and regulations, especially in California, so...
by Creative Genius Law | Contracts and Collabs, Legal Planning For Growth
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, 29% of all businesses in the U.S. (8 million businesses!) are owned by minorities. In 2012, minority-owned businesses contributed $1.38 trillion in revenue and 7.2 million jobs to the U.S. economy. Unfortunately,...
by Creative Genius Law | #GeniusLife, Podcast, The Entrepreneur Journey
Patrice of Creative Genius Law chats with Marsha of The Finance Bar about her experience as an innovator in the finance industry. Marsha shares how she strategically introduced her 4-part business model to her market, why working with Iyanla’s Fix My Life as a...