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Aaron Kamin, Alex Band, Billy Mohler and Nate Wood of The Calling photographed in 2001. Wherever You Will Go was a global smash, but overexposure, label drama and a whole host of lawsuits tore the band apart. Two decades later, the splintering still hasn t been mended.
The early 2000s were a whirlwind for The Calling. At the turn of the millennium, the rock band was questioning whether their label would even give them a chance. By mid-2002, they had a 23-week Adult Top 40 No. 1 with the heartfelt hit “Wherever You Will Go.” In 2003, they were sued by former bandmates. And by the end of 2005, The Calling had almost completely vanished stateside.
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Logos provide unique identifiers and leave lasting impressions with customers. Visual patterns provide value to brands and businesses globally think of how effective images like Nike swoosh or the McDonald’s arches are in keeping these global brands in the minds of consumers.
Business owners who wish to protect a brand and its unique identifier(s) should consider trademarking a logo with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Trademarking a logo is a fairly straightforward process, but important considerations should go into trademarking a logo before, during and after the application filing process.
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WTR presents a round-up of news, developments and insights from across the trademark sphere. In our latest round-up, we look at Nextbite adding more celebrity virtual brands to its portfolio, Native American tribes including tribal insignias in the USPTO s database for free, Tilray announcing big plans for its cannabis brands, and much more. Coverage this time from Bridget Diakun (BD), Tim Lince (TJL) and Trevor Little (TL).
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Premier Inc joins coalition to combat the sale of stolen and counterfeit goods – The Buy Safe America Coalition has announced that healthcare improvement company Premier Inc has joined its mission to bring added transparency and accountability to online marketplaces. The coalition is a group of retailers, consumer groups, wholesaler distributors and manufacturers focused on preventing the sale of counterfeit and stolen goods. During the pandemic, Premier has vetted thousands of gray market solicitations on behalf of i