Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

Which of these colors is a registered trademark? a. Green Medical Gloves b. Chocolate Ice-cream Brown c. Barbie Pink Doll Packaging d. Cheerio Yellow Cereal Box e. All of the Above f. Colors Cannot be Trademarks       Answer: c. Barbie Pink! Yep, a color can function as a trademark. But here’s the catch: most attempts to claim a color don’t work. Courts are … Continue reading Painting the Brand: When a Color Becomes a Trademark

From Engineering Labs to Runway Tags: My Journey Into IP Law

My fascination with intellectual property (IP) began during my time as an undergraduate mechanical engineering student at the University of Michigan and continues today. My curiosity of IP didn’t come just from textbooks or lectures. It came from real-world experiences that showed me just how deeply IP is woven into engineering and everyday life.  Let me explain.

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