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There are limits to celebrity trademarks — Here's why

1 year 7 months ago
There is a common misconception that anything can be trademarked. Not so. Trademarks, both at the common law and federal registrations, do not exist in a vacuum, but require actual use for some goods or services made available in commerce. In the case of federal registrations, use in interstate commerce is necessary. Attempting to snatch up a witty phrase or topical saying just for the sake of establishing a monopoly over it is impermissible and is regarded as “trademark trafficking” in the…
Jason Schmidt

Top Tutors For Us founder helps Black high school students build academic skills and improve college admissions test scores in St. Louis and across the U.S.

1 year 7 months ago
When Angelica Harris was in the 11th grade, she thought she had a great plan. A competitive golfer and straight-A student, Harris figured she was a shoo-in for a scholarship at an elite university — until she took the ACT. “I got a 16,” Harris recalls. “I was a great student, so my score really shocked me. How could I do so well in the classroom but fail so miserably on a standardized test?” That disconnect, and her determination to improve, led Harris to found Top Tutors For Us, a platform…
Cheryl Baehr

Anders CPAs + Advisors’ advice for effective crowdfunding — and which approach is best for your startup

1 year 7 months ago
Crowdfunding has become an increasingly popular way for startups to raise capital quickly and easily in an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. It provides startup founders access to alternative fundraising methods and potential investors who may not have otherwise been available, allowing them to pursue the funding they need to launch and grow their businesses. With the right strategy and preparation, crowdfunding can be a successful and effective way for early-stage startups to secure…
Max Goewert