by Anastasios G. Garbis | Oct 11, 2013
You just bought that fancy new smartphone and talked yourself out of buying a case for it. You’ll be extra careful with it, you say. Then it happens. You drop it. You look to the ground only to see your phone face down and at that moment your...
by Anastasios G. Garbis | Sep 26, 2013
Turn on any sporting event and chances are you will see a number of athletes with visible tattoos. Whether a representation of something they care about or a reminder of a regrettable night in their younger days, their tattoos become a part of their...
by Anastasios G. Garbis | Jul 8, 2013
One of the most common questions I get when discussing trademarks with clients is “Do I really have to register it?” My answer, in true legal fashion, is “it depends.” When starting a business, it’s always important to take a step back and look at the big...
by Anastasios G. Garbis | Apr 4, 2013
It’s no question that CrossFit® has become extremely popular in the fitness industry. With over 5500 affiliates worldwide, the CrossFit® business model has been quite successful. CrossFit, Inc. has accomplished much of its success by licensing the use of...
by Anastasios G. Garbis | Mar 1, 2013
Last week, Under Armour, Inc. filed a complaint against Nike, Inc. alleging trademark infringement of its famous mark “I WILL.” Much like how Nike has aggressively protected its mark of “JUST DO IT,” Under Armour has been active in securing trademark...