The Docket
Welcome to The Docket: The Legal Blog for Creatives & Entrepreneurs
The Docket is a curated legal blog from Zamani Thomas Legal, offering insights at the intersection of intellectual property, business, and culture. Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, artist, or independent brand, this space breaks down legal topics that impact your work, from copyright and trademarks to contracts and brand protection.
Explore legal commentary, industry updates, and strategic guidance on intellectual property, entertainment law, and creative rights, designed to help clients, collaborators, and creatives navigate the evolving creative economy with clarity and confidence.
AfroChic Presents: INSPIRED
January 22, 2019
AfroChic Presents: INSPIRED legal support for art installations On December 9th, 2018, the AfroChic team brought their vibrant creative vision to Miami for a cultural and educational experience during Art Basel. Hosted in Historic Overtown at the newly opened venue, The Urban, Art Basel Inspired showcased the intersection of art, heritage, and Black expression. As
5 Trademark Filing Steps
December 17, 2018
5 Trademark Filing Steps In this article, I am going to try to outline the 5 trademark filing steps that will give you the best chance at a successful filing with the United States Trademark & Patent Office (USPTO). Below are 5 trademark filing Steps to create a solid foundation and powerful brand. 1. Make
Afrochic Festival 2018
June 10, 2018
Afrochic Festival 2018 The 2018 AfroChic Festival, as profiled by BlogTO, and curated by Amoye Henry was a bold and immersive celebration of Black creativity, identity, and community in Toronto. As the attorney for the project, I had the privilege of supporting the legal framework behind an event that fused art, fashion, and music with
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Changing the NBA Rules
April 10, 2012
NBA Age Limit: What’s the Real Reason? Mark Cuban is suggesting that college players should stay in school for 3 years now instead of the mandatory 1 year they are currently required; reigniting the argument as to why the NBA, of all the professional work places around, deems it necessary for someone to go to school