by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | Jul 14, 2025 | Business Law, Company News, Trademarks
If you think trademarks are just for logos and brand names, let me rock your world for a minute.
Because some of the most iconic, memorable, and profitable trademarks on the planet aren’t just fancy font or a company name—they’re sounds, colors, scents, shapes, and...
by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | Jun 29, 2025 | Business Law, Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks
That Aesthetic? Fire. That Protection? Not So Much. Let’s say you’ve got the dopest brand on the block. The font hits. The colors pop. The vibes? Immaculate. And then someone launches a brand that feels eerily familiar—same energy, different name. You’re pissed....
by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | Jun 10, 2024 | Business Law, Current News, Intellectual Property Law
Hello, fellow founders and business trailblazers! Let’s dive into the fascinating journey of Canvas Beauty and explore what we can learn from their recent trademark showdown over Body Glaze. This story isn’t just about beauty products; it’s a masterclass...
by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | May 29, 2023 | Business Law, Current News
Hey, entrepreneur! So, you thought you could slide under the government’s radar while running your business? Honey, those days are as over as that ex who didn’t understand your hustle. Get ready to dive into the world of beneficial ownership – the...
by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | May 26, 2023 | Business Law, Current News
Is Disney’s Magical Kingdom at War with the Florida Governor? Have you ever imagined Disney, the enchanting world of magic and fantasy, embroiled in a bitter feud with a state governor? It sounds like something out of a fairy tale gone wrong, but this clash is...
by Shaunette Stokes, Esq. | May 3, 2023 | Business Law, Current News, Intellectual Property Law
Ever heard of that time when P. Diddy paid Sting $2,000 a day? The plot thickens! In a 2018 interview that recently resurfaced, Sting revealed that Sean Combs (P. Diddy) forks out a daily $2,000 in royalties for using his 1983 song, “Every Breath You Take”...