Zamani Thomas When it comes to the legal issues surrounding intellectual property (IP), there are many similarities between non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and traditional art. However, there are also some key differences that you need to be aware of if you are buying, selling or creating either. In both cases, the owner of the artwork owns the copyright, … Read more
If you’re involved in the world of cryptocurrencies, you likely know how important it is to protect your digital assets. But what about your intellectual property? In this article, we’ll explore the significance of intellectual property protection in the crypto space and provide practical advice on how to safeguard your creations. What is intellectual property? … Read more
Are you struggling with a Likelihood of Confusion Office Action from the USPTO? Don’t worry – with the right approach, you can overcome this obstacle and secure your trademark registration. Here are some steps you can take to respond to a Likelihood of Confusion Office Action: Remember, the key to overcoming a Likelihood of Confusion … Read more
Artists invest a lot of time, effort, and resources into building their brand, which sets them apart from others and makes them recognizable to their fans and customers. Trademarking is important for artists because it: Provides legal protection: Trademarks provide legal protection to the owners of brands and products by preventing others from using the … Read more
“Maya Reimagined” is an educational based multidisciplinary project (including students, faculty and practitioners). Working with Dr. Angelou’s grandson son Elliot Jones and Thamiah Tutt, Director of the foundation and Attorney Zamani Thomas. The project is centered around Dr. Angelou’s personal art collection. Using the art collection as the basis for the project, The New Project … Read more
Music licenses and royalties generally fall into the four categories outlined below: These royalties listed above are the main types in the United States and there may be others in other countries and jurisdictions. As with all issues in law, there are generally no one clear answer to certain issues and the circumstances are always … Read more
December 9th, 2018, The AfroChic team descended on Miami Florida for a cultural and educational experience with Art Basel Inspired, which took place in the Historic Overtown, Miami, FL at the newly opened The Urban. See the recap video and looking forward to next year.
5 Steps to a successful filing In this article I am going to try to outline 5 steps that will give you the best chance at a successful trademark filing with the United States Trademark & Patent Office (USPTO). 1. Make Sure you are the first to file your “mark” (or something too similar) Be … Read more
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