List of top dogs in popular culture. Santa’s Little Helper was certainly underrated at #75. People, such as my children, would think that Goofy is overrated at #5. I would have voted for Gromit as number 1 and Ren as number 2. Trademark dogs on the list include Nipper (RCA), Spuds McKenzie and the Taco Bell Chihuahua.
TAB
Apparently people still really like TAB soda.
Calcanis on YouTube
Calcanis discusses YouTube: ‘Building a Business On Copyright Infringement.”
Background here.
Princeton v. Princeton
The Troll Who Stole Super Sunday?
Bad news for the NFL: Leo Stoller (who some might label a Trademark Troll), apparently claims rights in the mark SUPER SUNDAY, through his company Rentamark.
Evidence Of Reputation
Let’s assume you’re investigating John Q. NE3ld. I predict that you will find that he and anyone else you may be investigating has been arrested, and is generally not well though of.
Steelers Stole Steel Style
Well, no, they didn’t steal it. U.S. Steel let them use their logo at the time.
Hat Tip to Henry, who is the Official Email Correspondent of Trademark Blog XXL.
World Newspaper Org Wants Cut
What Does This Cartoon Say?
What is this cartoon saying?
The Joint Chiefs of Staff have this interpretation of the cartoon.
This is the Washington Post’s response.
Pit Bull-Type Dogs
Not about trademarks: a New Yorker article about pit bull-type dogs and generalization and legislation.