S13 E51 Life is Good trademark story, and trademarks for clothing brands with Wayne Carroll |...

The LIFE IS GOOD trademark was started by brothers Albert and John Jacobs and was rejected several times by the trademark office before they finally obtained their trademark registration. In this podcast, we are going to explore how to use a trademark on clothing brands so that it will be accepted by the trademark office on the first try.

In 1994 Albert and John Jacobs started a clothing brand called LIFE IS GOOD. In Feb. of 1995 they applied for a trademark, which was rejected.

In March of 1995, a LIFE IS GOOD Logo application was filed, but that one did not become a trademark.

In March of 1996, another trademark was filed and this one finally became a trademark.

I don’t know the exact reasons the first two were rejected, but it is common for clothing brands to be rejected because of how they use the brand.

This episode has video content but video will not be required to understand. If you want to see the video find my podcast LEVERAGING INSPIRATION on YouTube and look for Episode 51.

For trademark use on clothing, put the brand on the tag or the packaging. A brand on the clothing itself is not considered trademark use.

Use actual photos of your clothing with the tag or packaging that shows the brand.

Use the brand on your website where you sell the clothing as a brand at the top of the page.

Work with an attorney to ensure you are prepared to qualify for federal trademark protection.

HOST: Wayne Carroll is a highly experienced intellectual property lawyer with over 15 years of experience. He holds a Juris Doctor degree with a concentration in Intellectual Property Law from Suffolk University Law School, as well as an undergraduate degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from DeVry University. Wayne is the CEO and Attorney at Inspired Idea Solutions, LLC, a firm he founded in 2013, where he specializes in patent strategy, patent prosecution, trademark strategy and registration, and copyright litigation.

In addition to his legal work, Wayne is an Eagle Scout and actively volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. He is also a proud father of six children and enjoys playing pickleball. Wayne's extensive experience and expertise in intellectual property law make him a highly respected attorney and a valuable asset to clients seeking protection for their intellectual property rights. Wayne can be reached at 480-741-2440 or Wayne@inspiredideasolutions.com. You can also connect with Wayne on LinkedIn.

Schedule an appointment with Wayne Carroll for a strategy session on protecting and leveraging your intellectual property.

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