Cele-Branding: How Celebrities Protect Their Brands
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Cele-Branding: Dedicated to Protecting Celebrity Brands (Trademarks, Trade Names, Copyright)
Susan Lucci's Celebrity Branding Efforts
Susan Lucci is an actress best known for her role as Erica Kane on the soap opera All My Children. Lucci also appears on this season’s Dancing With The Stars. Has Lucci protected her name as a trademark?<< MORE >>
Michael Kors: Project Trademarks
Michael Kors is an extremely well-known American designer. With his three collections, and television and magazine appearances, Kors has become a household name. But has he protected his trademarks? << MORE >>
Professional Golfer Natalie Gulbis The Brand
How much is a pretty face and a good golf game worth? A lot! Just ask 25 year old multimillionaire Natalie Gulbis. David Dawsey of the Golf-Patents Blog reports...<< MORE >>
The Rachel Zoe (Trademark) Project
Rachel Zoe is a well-known fashion stylist who has worked with many A-list celebrities. She is also the star of a new reality television show entitled “The Rachel Zoe Project” on Bravo. In the first episode of the show, Zoe discusses her plans to start her own branding efforts. << MORE >>
Phelps Phan Starts Michael Phelps Branding Effort
Anyone who watched the Olympics this year couldn’t help but hear about
Michael Phelps. Phelps holds the record for the most gold
medals won at a single Olympics with the eight gold medals he won this year. With his new celebrity status, Phelps may decide to commence his branding efforts. However, it appears that one eager "Phelps phan" may have attempted to beat him to the punch. << MORE >>
Nicole Kidman Protects Her Celebrity Brand
Nicole Kidman is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning actress and one of the highest-paid actresses in the motion picture industry. Aside from being featured in Chanel No. 5 advertisements, Kidman is not well-known for celebrity branding. However, she does have a U.S. trademark application on file.<< MORE >>
Brand It like (David) Beckham
David Beckham is well-known to soccer fans for his skill on the field and his marriage to Posh Spice. However, he is also well-known for his endorsement deals and branding efforts. In 2007, Beckham was listed as by Forbes magazine as Number 15 on its list of most influential celebrities. In addition to his time on the soccer field, David has also filed a few trademark applications for use on a plethora of goods and services to protect and promote his branding efforts.<< MORE >>
The TTAB Gives Sam Edelman’s Newest Trademark Application The Boot
Sam Edelman is known in fashion for his stylish, comfortable footwear. The "Sam" of the trend setting "Sam & Libby" footwear line, his signature line of women's shoes combine fashion forward style with comfort and craftsmanship. However, being well-known as a footwear designer does not entitle one to use his or her name when the line expands.<< MORE >>
Ryan Seacrest: Television, Radio, and Trademarks
For those of you who haven’t seen him as the host of American Idol, co-host of E! News and Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve, or heard him host America’s Top 40 on the radio, Ryan Seacrest is an Emmy Award-nominated American television/radio host and television producer. With all of this hard work, Seacrest is undoubtedly a very busy man. Does he even have time to protect his trademarks?
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Madonna: The Material Girl Protects Her Trademarks
As Madonna enters her fifth decade, she has never had more fans. With her multiple albums, movie career, and clothing line at H&M, Madonna has become a household name. She has continually reinvented herself, shocked audiences, and been adored by millions. But has she protected her trademark?<< MORE >>