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Legal nightmare for boy band Why Don’t We
At Knijff, we often emphasize the importance of trademark protection for artists. If you are not properly protected, or if your trademark rights are in the hands of someone who does not have your best interests at heart, the consequences can be serious. The popular former American boy band Why Don’t We experienced this firsthand after a recent court ruling following years of legal battles.
Is ‘Johnny Johnny, Yes Papa’ a sound mark?
‘Johnny Johnny, Yes Papa’ is a familiar phenomenon to many people. This children’s song is about a little boy called Johnny, whose father catches him eating sugar, even though he is not allowed to. There are many different versions of the children’s song, each with a different theme.
Kool & The Gang – Still Kool
Kool & The Gang had its biggest successes in the seventies and eighties (remember: Ladies Night!). Only one founding member of Kool & the Gang, Robert “Kool”, is still alive. In 2021, however, new members of Kool & the Gang made a studio album named “Perfect Union”.
Winning a trademark opposition, not “that complicated” for Avril Lavigne
Winning a trademark opposition, not “that complicated” for Avril Lavigne
What happened when Travis Scott forgot to register his name?
What happened when Travis Scott forgot to register his name?
The metaverse: Why artists and music labels should re-consider their trademark filing strategy.
The metaverse: Why artists and music labels should re-consider their trademark filing strategy.
