June 14, 2013, New York, N.Y., – Beanstalk, a leading global brand licensing agency and consultancy, today announced a business partnership with wedding and entertaining expert, Mindy Weiss. As Mindy’s licensing agency of record, Beanstalk will leverage its resources to translate the unparalleled expertise and impeccable style of Mindy Weiss to launch a bridal program that offers couples exquisitely designed products at an unmatched value. Beanstalk will launch the program across multiple categories including bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, jewelry, accessories, floral arrangements, stationery and more.
Read MoreBY OLIVER HERZFELD, FORBES IP COUNSEL, JUNE 12, 2013 - In my prior two installments of this three-part series (available here and here), I reviewed protections available for 3D printing designs and objects under U.S. copyright and patent law. I will conclude with a review of such protections under U.S. trademark, trade dress, and trade secret law.
Read MoreJune 12, 2013, New York, N.Y., – Beanstalk, a leading global brand licensing agency, today announced the official launch of Tinderbox, a new division dedicated to working with digital brands to realize their potential in the world of consumer products. Tinderbox will operate as a division of Beanstalk, which has nearly three decades of experience in the licencing industry, and will be led by a dedicated team specializing in digital properties.
Read MoreJune 11, 2013, New York, N.Y., – Beanstalk, a leading brand agency and consultancy, has announced plans to extend the signature restaurant group, Shula’s Steak Houses, LLLP through licensing. Beanstalk will leverage Shula’s high quality food, great service and exclusive SHULA CUT® to complementary food and beverage products including frozen meals, frozen potatoes, appetizers, soups, sauces, condiments, dry spice rubs and non-alcoholic drinks. Beanstalk will also continue to build upon Shula’s association with sports by extending into tailgating gear, including grills and grill accessories.
Read MoreBY OLIVER HERZFELD, FORBES IP COUNSEL, JUNE 5, 2013 - In my first installment of this three-part series (available here), I commenced a review of protections available for 3D printing designs and objects under U.S. intellectual property law with a focus on copyrights. I will continue with a review of such protections under U.S. utility and design patent law.
Read MoreBY OLIVER HERZFELD, FORBES IP COUNSEL, MAY 29, 2013 - The popularity of 3D printing has been increasing dramatically while the prices for such printers have been rapidly decreasing. In addition to toys and gadgets, real-world practical uses include a virtually unlimited number of potential devices and replacement parts for the aerospace, automotive, medical, military and other industries. Not surprisingly, this relatively new technology has raised many legal issues. For example, Senator Charles E. Schumer has called for legislation banning 3D printed guns since manufacturing such plastic weapons could easily circumvent background checks, registration requirements and metal detectors. And a new type of 3D printer could use chemical inks to quickly print legal and useful chemical compositions such as authorized pharmaceuticals and vaccines, but also illegal drugs and chemical weapons such as ricin or chlorine gas. An important category of legal issues relating to 3D printing involves the protection of 3D designs and objects under intellectual property laws. This series of three posts will review and summarize such protections under US intellectual property law starting with copyrights.
Read MoreMay 16, 2013, Boulder, CO., – THANASI Foods, LLC is pleased to announce yet another category first with its new BIGS® - OLD BAY® Catch of the Day Sunflower Seeds.
Read MoreMay 8, 2013, New York, NY.. – Beanstalk, a leading global brand licensing agency and consultancy, has partnered with digital strategy and execution agency, Digital Brand Architects (DBA), to build a licensing program for two of their most acclaimed digital brands: Bag Snob and Mrs. Lilien.
Read MoreApril 22, 2013, London, U.K., – BIG JOHN, Japan’s first domestic denim brand, today announced plans to extend the brand in Asia, working with leading global brand licensing agency, Beanstalk.
Read MoreBY MICHAEL STONE, FORBES CMO NETWORK, APRIL 22, 2013 - Like an awkward Hollywood love triangle, the J.C. Penney, Martha Stewart and Macy’s saga continued last week as the three fought over Justice Jeffrey K. Oing’s April 5th decision to temporarily allow J.C. Penney to sell Martha Stewart-designed products under the JCP Everyday label.
Read MoreBY OLIVER HERZFELD, FORBES IP COUNSEL, MARCH 19, 2013 - Sport and lifestyle brand Oakley recently commenced a lawsuit against Rory McIlroy and Nike, claiming McIlroy entered into a broad “head to toe” equipment, apparel and footwear endorsement agreement with Nike in breach of the right of first refusal provision in his prior endorsement agreement with Oakley that expired on December 31, 2012.
Read MoreBY OLIVER HERZFELD, FORBES IP COUNSEL, FEBRUARY 28, 2013 - In the recent case of Abraham v. Alpha Chi Omega, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion regarding a fascinating dispute that involved a failure to enforce trademarks for more than 40 years.
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