By: CAITLIN CANAHAI Booking.com’s new self-deprecating ad could mean trouble for their trademark rights. In the travel site’s Super Bowl spot, Idris Elba pokes fun at the company’s name, saying, “We named ourselves Booking.com, which is kind of lit, if we’re talking…literal.” The statement comes on the heels of the brand’s nearly 9-year long legal… Continue reading Did Booking.Com Fumble Their Trademark Rights In New Super Bowl Ad?
The Truth Is Out There: Does anyone own exclusive rights to the term UFO?
Failure to Function as a Trademark?
Each case brought before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (“TTAB”) raises a unique issue of trademark law, and provides new insight into how trademark questions are decided. Recently, the refusal to register the mark MAMA BEAR, applied for in connection with various clothing products, was appealed to the TTAB. The resulting analysis focused on… Continue reading Failure to Function as a Trademark?
Starting a Start-Up
By: Ranja Bose, KSG Contributor Before starting your own business venture, what are the potential issues that you may need to consider? Our law firm works with entrepreneurial clients every day to get them started, and to allow them to maintain and flourish their business in today’s fast-paced world. Whether your business will be for… Continue reading Starting a Start-Up
Service of a Lawsuit via Twitter
In August, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) used popular social media platform Twitter to serve a lawsuit against WikiLeaks. In addition to acting as a source of news, a marketing platform, a place to share images of your aesthetically appealing lunch, as well as a home for late-night political statements, Twitter has now become (on… Continue reading Service of a Lawsuit via Twitter
Super Lawyers 2018 Honors Attorney Justin Kloss
KSL Attorney Justin Kloss has again been selected by Super Lawyers as a New York State “Rising Star” for Civil Litigation in the areas of Business and Intellectual Property. This marks the third straight year that he has been selected as a “Rising Star” in Civil Litigation. Among his other accomplishments, Justin Kloss has successfully… Continue reading Super Lawyers 2018 Honors Attorney Justin Kloss
Trade Secret Protections for Small Businesses
Business owners seeking to protect their proprietary information or invention have many different options. The most common method that people think of is patent protection. Depending on the complexity of the subject matter, patents can be expensive to draft, prosecute, and defend. Additionally, not all information that a business may find valuable will fall under… Continue reading Trade Secret Protections for Small Businesses
You Will Have to Start Paying Online Sales Tax (in 2018)
In the near future, you may be paying more for goods that you buy online. On June 21, 2018, the Supreme Court delivered its decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair. The Courts decision will likely impact the way you shop both online and in brick-and-mortar shops. In a previous blog post, we reported that… Continue reading You Will Have to Start Paying Online Sales Tax (in 2018)
What is a Corporation?
There are many different ways in which a business can be formed. When forming your own business, though, there are four main types to consider, each with their own pros and cons. For this post, we will answer “What is a Corporation?” A corporation is the most easily recognizable Advantages of a Corporation: Limited Liability… Continue reading What is a Corporation?
Clarence High School Mock Trial Team Wins 6th County Championship in 7 Years
March 19, 2018 Buffalo, NY The Clarence High School Mock Trial Team won the Erie County Championship Monday, March 19. Clarence competed against the Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart in the final round of the Erie County Mock Trial Competition and walked away with their 6th County Championship in 7 years. Erie… Continue reading Clarence High School Mock Trial Team Wins 6th County Championship in 7 Years