Trademark Tales of Terror: The Masked Horror – Michael Myers

In this post for Trademark Tales of Terror, we peer into some enigmatic trademarks related to Michael Myers, the silent and relentless killer from the “Halloween” film franchise, and we look into the “Halloween” film franchise itself.
If you’re applying for registration or already have registered marks, make sure you are well informed by your attorney about the status of the application or registration. They should be keeping you advised of where the application is in the process and when the next deadlines are. After registration, your attorney may alert you about renewal dates, but you should keep track of these yourself as well, so you make sure that your marks don’t die from neglect. If properly managed, your trademarks can live almost indefinitely, just like Michael Myers.

Trademark Tales of Terror: “Friday the 13th” and the Trouble with Jason Voorhees

In this installment of Trademark Tales of Terror, “Friday the 13th” and the Trouble with Jason Voorhees, we embark on a journey to Camp Crystal Lake, a place cursed by the relentless presence of a silent hockey mask wearing killer, Jason Voorhees. Trademark and copyright troubles relentlessly follow Jason Voorhees like he follows unsuspecting campers, bikers, and pretty much anyone who crosses his path.

Trademark Tales of Terror: Freddy Krueger Stalks the Nightmares of Bootleg Merchandise Vendors

Welcome to the inaugural post of Trademark Tales of Terror. In this Halloween-season post we dive into the dark and chilling world of “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” Join me as we explore the trademark legacy of one of horror, cinema’s most iconic figures, Freddy Krueger.

Avoiding a Busted Brand: Preventing the Pain of Forced Rebranding through Trademark Registration

I talk about 5 painful problems that can happen for your business when you don’t take the correct steps to develop your brand, and how to avoid those problems or get started in handling them.