Podcasts by Own Your Genius with LaConya Murray

108. 3 Things to Consider When Transitioning From Employee to Employer from 2022-12-08T00:00:40

Do it right. When transitioning from working a 9-5 to becoming an entrepreneur, it’s important to take into consideration the “proper protocol” to follow.  You don’t have to scream the news from th...

107. Why Does My Single Member LLC Need an Operating Agreement from 2022-12-01T00:00:32

Don’t sell yourself short.

Many business owners question whether or not they should advance their business structure because of their size. “Why do I need an LLC if my business isn’t big ...

106. What Mariah Carey's Failed Trademark Application Teaches Us About the Opposition Process from 2022-11-24T00:17:33

We may disagree about when is too soon to start blasting Christmas music there is no denying that when the time comes, Mariah Carey is on top of the playlist.  After almost 30 years on the ...

105. Protect Your Personal Assets by Properly Executing Your Business Contracts from 2022-11-17T02:08:56

A contract is more than a piece of paper. Business contracts can protect your business and personal assets but must be executed properly to be effective. Contracts voice the terms and clauses of...

104. 5 Considerations When Choosing Your Next Attorney from 2022-11-10T00:00:08

Take your time.  Just like in dating, it’s important to take your time when properly vetting an attorney to hire to help with your business matters. It’s your business so BE PICKY!!! What’s...

103. Copyright Exceptions for Business Owners from 2022-11-02T23:00

Don't sleep on copyrights.

It is vital for entrepreneurs to protect their intellectual property. It matters, so treat it as such!

As a business owner, it is important to know the d...

102. The Power of Looking Back from 2022-10-26T23:00:46

Money isn't the only way to measure how far you've come. 

Setting goals and having aspirations is a beautiful aspect of growth, whether it be business related or personal. Sometimes,...

101. Does Your Website Need A Contract? from 2022-10-19T23:00:43

Terms and conditions can be the lifesaver you didn't know you needed. Any Marvel fans in the building?  This episode gives a few spoilers of the tv show, She-Hulk, to provide insight into the benef...

100. Common Trademark Mistakes ft. AfroChella vs Coachella from 2022-10-12T23:00:23

Your business matters too much to keep making the same trademark mistakes. These can have a long term effect on your business. Not completing a thorough trademark clearance search? Still waiting un...

99. How to Hire Your Kids (legally) with Fola-Sade the Accountability Accountant from 2022-10-05T23:00:33

Be smart with your money.  Today's guest speaker is Fola-Sade Ayegbusi. She is a Maryland Accountant, EA of the IRS, Ex-Insurance Broker, Speaker, and Small Business Growth Strategist....

98. The Long Term Effects of Childhood [t]rauma w/Dr. Reba Peoples from 2022-09-28T11:00:01

Mental health matters.  Dr. Reba Peoples is a board-certified psychiatrist, functional medicine practitioner, and Imara Health and Wellness founder. As a psychiatrist, she knows the importa...

97. 6 Terms You Must Know If You're Forming an LLC from 2022-09-21T11:00:05

 With all the talk going around convincing entrepreneurs to invest in a limited liability company, it only seems fair to define some common terms associated with an LLC. The internet has ma...

96. How to Protect Your Podcast from 2022-09-14T11:00:36

Podcast are increasingly growing in popularity. According to nealschaufer.com 33% of Americans listen to podcast and 45% of podcast listeners have a household medium income of $250,000 or more. ...

95. How Nostalgia Cosmetics Lost Its Trademark from 2022-09-07T11:00

Protect your business like it matters to you. Only a registered trademark can protect you from experiencing the entrepreneurial tragedy of having to rebrand due to the lack of protection for you...

94. Trademarks and Petty Don't Mix. What You Can Learn from Dancing Dolls Trademark Drama from 2022-06-01T11:30:54

There is a time and a place for pettiness. Trademark registration ain’t it! When you’re growing your brand, it is important to be informed of common law stipulations and trademark availability. Thi...

93. Class Is In Session: Why It Is Important to Know Your Trademark Classes from 2022-05-05T11:00:16

Class is in session! 

Filing your own trademark is not impossible, but when paperwork comes around, you have to know which class you are registering your mark as. What is a class? Wh...

92. How to Protect Your Business Ideas from 2022-04-06T11:00

Trademarks don’t protect ideas. It's important for business owners to know how to protect their intellectual property, ideas included. Getting excited and jumping the gun on sharing valuable inf...

91. Your One Registered Trademark Isn't Enough from 2022-03-02T12:00

How many trademarks is enough? 

You don’t have to be a big brand in order to protect your business like you mean it. Your brand matters and deserves to be protected as such. Trying t...

90. 5 Clauses Every Contract Should Have from 2022-02-02T12:00

Write. It. Down. 

What are you agreeing to when you sign a contract? What rights are you signing over? What services are you promising to provide? 

Contracts,...

89. The Problem With Building a Personal Brand from 2022-01-05T14:58:36

Should you build a brand around your name?  It’s the beginning of a new year and many are stepping into a season of innovation and entrepreneurship. Whether to build a personal brand or a s...

88. Trademark Overview: 3 Steps to Speeding Up the Trademark Process from 2021-08-18T11:00

What is a trademark? How long is the trademark process? Is there any way to speed up the process? Listen as Attorney LaConya Murray discusses this month's topic and answers your general questions f...

87. Woman to Woman: The Power of Being Your Authentic Self w/ Jasmine Powers from 2021-08-11T20:08:34

Every Path Looks Different. Jasmine Powers is the CEO of Join the Citizens, an agency providing multimedia content and strategy for companies recruiting and aiming to keep diverse talent. She is...

86. Legal Tea: Kim Kardashian’s Rebrand Comes with a few Trademark Challenges from 2021-08-04T11:00

Who was first? The recent buzz around the three way claim for a skincare industry trademark has the media in frenzy and wanting to know more about trademarks. Kim Kardashian, Lori Harvey, and the b...

85. Own Your Sh*t from 2021-07-28T11:00

Run your business like you care about it. Too often business owners are forced to rebrand due to not reading contracts and their lack of knowledge pertaining to intellectual property. Listen, yo...

84. What Clauses Should You Include in Your Operating Agreement? from 2021-07-21T11:00

‘Should I add a cyber security clause to independent contractor agreements when hiring vendors?’

‘What kind of language should I use in my business contracts?’

Li...

83. How to Choose the Right Business Structure from 2021-07-15T11:00

You have options people. Determining the type of business structure you need requires knowledge concerning the risks and requirements associated with each choice. It is important to know the what, ...

82. Is An LLC Really Your Best Friend? from 2021-07-07T11:00

LLC’s are not always the answer. In today’s age of technology and sharing information, it is vital that you check the legitimacy of the “facts” you come across on social media. There is a lot of mi...

81. Overcoming Fear: Behind the Scenes of Off the Mark from 2021-06-30T11:00

The only thing constant in life is change.

Innovation is the key to your business succeeding. Here at Off The Mark, we are overcoming fear and changing our business model. We are moving f...

80. Copyright vs the Right of Publicity, Who Controls Your Brand Photos? from 2021-06-23T11:00

A woman walks into a brand photoshoot. The photographer shoots her–with the camera of course. The woman later sees her images used in advertisements promoting the photographer’s services. Is the...

79. How to Defend Your Intellectual Property Against Infringement from 2021-06-16T11:00

Your Intellectual Property is Valuable.

There are various methods to ensure the protection of your intellectual property such as utilizing Google’s services or hiring a business attorney....

78. 3 Ways to Make Growing Your Brand a Priority from 2021-06-09T11:00

Prioritize your brand’s growth. Expanding your business brand requires time and effort. In order for your brand to grow, you must invest in the right areas, such as completing thorough market re...

77. Does Owning a LLC Protect You From Trademark Infringement? from 2021-05-05T11:00

Is owning the domain name equivalent to owning a trademark? What is the difference between a catch phrase and a tagline? Does the trademark have to match the business name? Listen as I answer yo...

8 Tips to Building a Strong Business from 2021-04-14T13:00

Follow your vision.

When faced with different definitions of what a strong business encompasses, it is important to draw your own blueprint. The facets of a strong business can appear...

76. 8 Tips to Building a Strong Business from 2021-04-14T11:00

Follow your vision.

When faced with different definitions of what a strong business encompasses, it is important to draw your own blueprint. The facets of a strong business can appear to ...

75. It’s Not Personal, It’s Business from 2021-04-07T11:00

Hiring an attorney can LITERALLY save the life of your business.

 Dismissing the intimidating connotation around attorneys can be the difference in you overcoming legal issues that c...

74. How to Protect Your Brand on a Budget from 2021-03-17T11:00

Do you need an attorney to file your trademark? Can you diy it? Do you file in use or intent to use? Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider relating to business or law...

73. Lydia T. Blanco: Power of Pouring into Your Own Cup from 2021-03-10T12:00

Stop pressing the snooze button on yourself.

Today’s guest is Lydia T. Blanco, thriving intrapreneur, journalist, and podcast host of The Get My...

72. The Business Behind the Law with Attorney Chuck James from 2021-03-03T12:00

Plant your seeds and your harvest will be plentiful.

 Today’s guest is Attorney Chuck James. Managing member of Serious Injury Law ...

71. Copyright vs Copywrite: Will Either of These Protect My Phrase? from 2021-02-24T12:00

How can artists define commercial use and business use for copyrights? Are short phrases protected by copyrights? 

Listen as I answer your general questions from the Genius Insider r...

70. How Embracing Her Money Mindset Allowed Money Expert, Shannah Game, to Thrive Entrepreneurially from 2021-02-17T12:00

What’s your Money Mindset? Today’s guest is Shannah Game. Thriving entrepreneur and host of Millennial Money, an educational podcast on all things money-related. Listen as Shannah shares how she cu...

69. Gorilla Glue vs Gorilla Snot, how does the USPTO determine likelihood of confusion. from 2021-02-10T12:00

Welcome to another episode of the Own Your Genius podcast. Today we’re spilling a little Legal Tea. This tea is hot make sure your cup is ready. Tessica Brown’s recent mistake of using Gorilla Glu...

68. Can A Slogan Be Trademarked? from 2021-01-27T12:00

When you trademark a business name, does it protect your from variations? Can slogans be protected? What comes first: the LLC or the business plan? Listen as I answer your general questions from...

67. SpelHouse Trademark Drama: Culture Vulture or Opportunist? from 2021-01-20T12:00

Where is the line between a culture vulture and an opportunist? Today’s guest is Panama Jackson, the Senior Editor of Very Smart Brothas. Listen as we discuss the trademarks filed for ‘SpelHouse...

66. How Taking The Leap of Faith Allowed Brittany Sharp to Become the Owner of Not One But TWO Successful Businesses from 2021-01-13T12:00

Take the Leap of Faith. Today’s guest speaker is Brittany Sharp, founder of The Sharp Standard, a full service event planning company and cofounder of The Modern Mold Agency, a Public Relations,...

65. Bonus Episode: Murray’s Law, Can a Domain Name be Trademarked? from 2020-12-23T12:00

Can a domain name be trademarked? What is the difference between a trademark, service mark, and a trade name? Is it true that it’s first to file for a trademark? Listen as I answer your general ...

64. 2020 Reflection: Life Lessons In Unexpected Places from 2020-12-16T12:00

2020. The year of unexpected lessons and blessings.  As this season comes to an end, it’s a perfect time for reflection of what this year taught us. For me, many of the lessons and blessing...

63. How Embracing Her Passion Allowed Coach Mimi Jay to Overcome Obstacles, Serve Her Community, and Achieve Her Goals from 2020-12-09T12:00

Boss up and Hustle. Today’s guest is Coach Mimi Jay, founder of RBG Royalty, a career development business with the goal of empowering women in her community through career advancement. Listen a...

62. How Facing My Childhood Trauma Allowed Me to Transform into a Genius Receiver from 2020-12-02T12:00

False beliefs can block you from receiving the opportunities created for you.  Are you a good receiver? Genuinely? It’s important we take the time to do the work to understand and acknowled...

61. Top 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs When Starting Their Business from 2020-11-25T12:00

 Owning your Genius enables entrepreneurs to serve their community while make money doing EXACTLY what they love.  As exciting as it is to run your own business, I found many are divin...

60. The Danger of Misclassifing an Employee as Independent Contractor from 2020-11-18T12:00

 The misclassification of employees is a huge problem among entrepreneurs. There are several responsibilities and obligations to consider when hiring for your business that should NOT be av...

59. How Being Exposed to the Gender Wage-Gap Pushed Jacqueline to Embrace Her Genius and Empower Women in the Workplace from 2020-11-11T12:00

Know your Value. Today’s guest is Jacqueline Twillie. Founder of ZeroGap, a women’s leadership development firm based in Dallas, Texas. Listen as Jacquiline shares how her experience in male-dom...

58. What Does Your Trademark Really Protect? from 2020-11-04T12:00

Protecting Your Genius.

Everywhere I turn, business owners are talking about trademarks and staking their claims. No entrepreneur wants the goodwill...

57. Distraction vs Opportunities: How Putting Your Genius First Paves a Thriving Road from 2020-10-28T11:00

Every entrepreneur’s goal is to see the growth and success of their business come to fruition.

Sometimes we allow ourselves to become distracted by offers that sound more beneficial to us...

56. Create the All-Star Business Team You NEED, by Avoiding These 4 Common Mistakes from 2020-10-21T11:00

As an entrepreneur I can tell you: Running a business is no simple task.

The ceaseless workload can feel overwhelming when we try to face it alone. Every business needs a team dedicated t...

55. How being fired pushed Melissa into her purpose and allowed her to double her salary in less than a year from 2020-10-14T11:00

Delayed is not denied. Today's guest is Melissa Newton. Co-owner of Iron City Social a branding, marketing, and Pr firm based in Birmingham, AL. Listen as Melissa shares how she went from slangi...

54. How Finding My Genius Helped Me Have My Best Months, All While Enduring The Pandemic, Virtual School, and Working for Home. from 2020-10-07T11:00

2020 is not canceled. There is still a lot of time left in 2020 for those of us who are fortunate enough to make it until the end of the year. I chose to make the best of it. Who knew not doing ...

53. Everyone Doesn't Need A Trademark from 2020-05-02T18:35:28

Everyone doesn’t need a trademark.  When you have an idea that can potentially change your life, the first thing you want to do is make sure someone doesn’t steal it from you. Sometimes that result...

52. The Parallel Between Business and Fitness from 2020-04-24T12:31:27

Fitness parallels business and life. Don't believe me? Today's guest, Tamara Brown, Not Your Average Trainer discusses her journey into fitness, recognizing support when it looks different than ...

51. Owning Your Genius While Working With Other People from 2020-04-17T12:00

Today’s question: I have a meeting scheduled with a potential consultant to discuss helping me flush out my ideas and turn them into products and services. If we work together, it could result i...

50. Is Your Streamed Church Service Violating Copyright Laws from 2020-04-03T12:00

Growing up it was common for churches to sing popular gospels songs. Well with the shift in our new normal, the question is how churches today are able to perform songs without violating the cop...

49. Now's Not The Time To Quit from 2020-03-27T12:00

There are so many messages on how small business owners should be operating in this time. To sell or not to sell is the question some have. I think that question stems from another, how do we he...

48. How to Determine if Rebranding is Necessary from 2020-03-19T22:07:23

The ‘R” word is difficult for many entrepreneurs to swallow because they have worked hard to create and grow their brand. The decision to change your brand is personal (some times). In today’s e...

47. Did Kobe Trademark Mamba And If So What Happens Now from 2020-02-10T00:34:36

Is Mamba free game after the passing of NBA star, Kobe Bryant? Will the league change the logo to honor the basketball legend?

Do you have questions about how the information applies spec...

46. U.S Lawyer Files Trademark Application For Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan's Sussex Royal from 2020-01-27T15:50:24

TMZ interviewed Attorney Jarred Fogleson after learning he filed a trademark in the United States Patent and Trademark Office for Sussex Royal. He says he did it to teach them a lesson not to ov...

45. Target is Sued by Small Business Owner For Trademark Infringement from 2020-01-03T15:21:33

Happy New Year! Last episode we discussed small business infringing on big businesses but what happens when it is the other way around?

Visit laconyamurray.com for your trademark, copyrig...

44. My Dad's Friend Went To Jail For Copyright Infringement from 2019-12-09T14:42:57

My dad called me last week to tell me about his friend who just got out of jail for copyright infringement. So many people think that it will never happen to them.

Take the fr...

43. Kylie Jenner's Rise and Shine Trademark Application from 2019-11-09T20:19:13

Welcome to another episode of the Legal Tea.  Kylie Jenner filed a new trademark application for the phrase Rise and Shine after a video of her singing to her daughter went viral. This move...

42. Lizzo Accused of Plagiarism But Is It Really? Truth Hurts from 2019-10-28T17:42:10

Over the last few weeks several people have accused Truth Hurts singer of plagiarism over the opening line of the hit song. Today we'll discuss what plagiarism is its consequences.

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41. What's the Real Scoop on Megan Thee Stallion's "Hot Girl Summer" Trademark? from 2019-09-24T15:01:24

In today's episode we discuss Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer trademark. Is it really approved? You'll also get the tea on Ariana Grande's 10 million dollar lawsuit against Forever 21 and ...

40. The Takeaway From The TFUE v FaZe Clan Contract Dispute from 2019-09-16T11:00

A friend sent me this story months ago, and I'm so glad she did. So many people believe that contracts are reserved for big businesses, but that isn't the case. People enter into contracts every...

39. Is Faceapp out to get all of your private information? from 2019-08-05T23:45:47

Here’s something else for you to sip on. If the terms and conditions of the FaceApp bother you, you should definitely review the terms and conditions of your favorite social media platforms and ...

38. It's Update Time! Kim Kardashian, The Marathon Continues, and Cardi B from 2019-07-14T15:27:10

Update episode! Cardi B faces challenges with her 'Okurr' trademark application while Kim Kardashian and Crips LLC both have a change of heart about their applications. 

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37. #KimOhNo Kim Kardashian files for Kimono trademark from 2019-07-03T03:57:54

Kim Kardashian’s filed a trademark for Kimono. While the Internet yells cultural appropriation, it’s uncertain whether her applications will be approved in the first place. #KimOhNo

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36. Why Blacc Sam's "The Marathon Continues" trademark application is better than Crips LLC from 2019-06-27T15:00

What's going on with Blacc Sam's "The Marathon Continues" trademark application and why he'll probably come out with the registration.

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35. Kawhi Leonard Files Lawsuit Against Nike for Copyright Infringement But Does He Have A Case? from 2019-06-13T20:23:11

Kawhi Leonard files lawsuit against Nike for copyright infringement. The lawsuit was filed after receiving a cease and desist letter from the company relating to a logo he alleges he temporarily...

34. LA Crips May Have Some Trouble With Their " The Marathon Continues" Trademark Application from 2019-06-01T00:54:25

  Two weeks ago, the LA. Crips filed a trademark application for The Marathon Continues. Yes, La Crips as in one of the most prominent gang organizations of the 80s and 90s are out her...

33. What John Singelton's Passing Teaches Entrepreneurs About Preparing For Death from 2019-05-15T01:18:18

Before John Singleton's death on April 28, 2019,  his family had already begun fighting over control of $35 million dollar estate. I invited Attorney Rodney Davis to discuss what entreprene...

32. LL Cool J Wins Trademark Lawsuit But Not For The Reason You Think from 2019-05-04T20:51:27

In late April of this year, LL received a default judgment against Guerrilla Division after they failed to respond to the lawsuit. I’m excited for the win but I don’t want you to leave here thin...

31. Beyoncé and The Crayon Case, A Lesson In How To Make Your Intellectual Property Work For You from 2019-04-26T22:41:09

  Last week I was tagged on a Facebook post where a Crayon Case fan posted pictures of school supply themed make up that was for sale in Sephora. That’s right big brands Moschino and S...

30. 50 Cent's Trademarking of Teairra Mari's "I Ain't Got It" Makes Him the King of Petty from 2019-04-18T01:24:20

 Sooo 50 Cent out here taking petty to whole other levels. Teairra Mari release a diss track, “I ain’t got it” referring to the 30k she owes him. Fifty swooped in and bought the domain name...

29. Stop Bullying Entrepreneurs from 2019-04-08T02:20:15

Entrepreneur Magazine is sending cease and desist letters to businesses using the word entrepreneur. That's not how this works. It's not how any of this works.

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28. Cardi B teaches us a thing or two about trademarking cute words and phrases, okurr from 2019-03-29T21:55:52

Cardi B said that while she is here she’s gonna secure ALL the bags! She went on Instagram last week for the folks  who were mad that she filed to trademark Okurr, her signature catchphrase. Some p...

27. I Don't Own The Rights To This Music from 2019-03-23T03:10:30

According to the Verge.com, Peloton is being sued for copyright infringement by several members of the National Music Publishers Association (NMPA) for using music that they do not have the righ...

26. Beyoncé and Jay-Z Teach Us About Bonafide Intent from 2019-03-20T15:00

  It’s March 18, 2019, Beyonce and Jay-Z’s first born, Blue Ivy Carter is 7years old and her parents are still

battling to secure her trademark. The couple first filed for trade...

25. AT&T hit with false advertising lawsuit by Sprint for 5G claims from 2019-03-09T05:21:07

False Advertisement is a thing and its not just reserved for brand ambassadors. Under the Lanham Act, the same act that governs trademarks and services marks, businesses are prohibited from creatin...

24. Huge Ass Beer Has A Giant Trademark Problem from 2019-03-02T00:18:56

Nicholas Karno, Inc. filed for trademark protection of the Huge Ass Beer mark in 2013 after using the mark in commerce since 1996. His beer became well known because of the gigantic 32 oz contai...

23. Duh, Of Course The Carlton Dance Isn't Protected By Copyright from 2019-02-22T21:06:54

Today’s episode is an update. In episode 7 of season 1 of the legal tea with discussed Fornite’s problematic behavior. Where the company was using dances made popular by black artist in their ga...

22. Figi Water Girl Sues Figi For Unauthorized Use of Her Likeness from 2019-02-15T19:27:52

 Fiji Water hired Kelleth Cuthbert as a model to promote their product at the Golden Globes. After becoming a social media hit, Cuthbert sued Fiji Water for creating an unauthorized marketi...

21. Just because you pay for it doesn't make it yours from 2019-02-06T02:56:06

Gigi Hadid is being sued for copying a picture of herself and posting it to her Instagram account. 

As business owners it is very important that we understand copyright laws. Especia...

20. Samsung's 1.6 Million Dollar iPhone Problem from 2019-01-26T00:01:53

Samsung is suing one of their brand ambassadors for breach of contract in the amount of 1.6 million dollars. One of our favorite Sex in the City girlfriends is also being sued for not fulfilling...

19. What we can learn about trademarks from Game of Thrones, Rihanna, and McDonald's from 2019-01-19T02:47:01

Winter is here but April is not  however that doesn't stop us from noticing the significance of branding even in the early modern period. Rihanna is suing her father for brand confusion, an...

18. Surviving R. Kelly's Defamation Lawsuit from 2019-01-07T23:10:54

Thursday night Lifetime debuted a documentary series titled, “Surviving R. Kelly” It is a multi-night event giving voices to the women who have alleged to been victims of R&B singer R. Kelly...

17. Love Is Abrupt Cancellation, Admission of Guilt or Nah from 2018-12-25T00:45:02

Today we are going to discuss the OWN’s network series, Love Is and how creatives can protect themselves when they are pitching their ideas to third parties. 

After being renewed for...

16. Offset's Stage Debut, Love or Abuse? from 2018-12-20T18:12:19

Did you see Offset's latest attempt to win his wife back? Join me and my guests, licensed therapist Ce Anderson and domestic violence attorney Adele Baker Underwood as we discuss the non- physical ...

15. Cardi B, Fornite Dance, and Nickelodeon Trademark/Copyright Update from 2018-12-11T00:06:11

Welcome to episode 15 of the Legal Tea. Today's episode is an update of previous issues we've talked about in the past. Did Cardi B give Fashion Nova written consent to use her name for their trade...

14. LL Cool J and Prince Battle Alleged Cybersquatters from 2018-12-04T04:45:08

A couple of weeks ago when we’re discussing Prince's estate trademarking the color purple, I mention the estate filing a lawsuit against for Domain Capital for cybersquatting. Long story short. Dom...

13. Black Owned Cosmetic Line Overcomes Trademark Issues With Big Brand To Make 1 Million D from 2018-11-27T17:19:10

Hey ya'll what's poppin? Thanksgiving has come and gone. Turkey leftovers have been transformed to turkey soup, casseroles, sandwiches, lol. Inboxes have been blowing up with sale notifications lef...

12. New Edition Members Battle Over Right To Name from 2018-11-20T03:09:14

If you follow our Facebook business page for a while you might remember a few months ago I told ya'll that Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant of New Edition filed for and received a federal trademark f...

11. Stay Out Of My Crayon Box! from 2018-11-13T02:36:53

Today we're talking about the Purple wonder himself, Prince. As we all know, this legend understood the importance of protecting his intellectual property and was no stranger to defending his right...

10. Gee's Bend, A Story Of Poverty, Ignorance, Fame And Copyrights from 2018-11-05T23:24:46

We're talking copyrights and today's story comes from my own backyard. Boykin, AL which is located in Wilcox County only about 2 hours from Montgomery and known to most people as Gee's Bends. Gee...

9. Seeking Forgiveness Can Cost You from 2018-10-26T20:46:33

We know when it comes to using someone’s intellectual property the rule is always seek permission. Well, this week I’ve read two cases of artists who did, in fact, seek permission BUT when their re...

8. Rihanna's Trademark Woes from 2018-10-20T04:57:55

Rihanna is being sued over her use of Fenty University’s FU design. Freedom United claims that Rihanna through her partnership with Puma is knowingly committing trademark infringement and engaging ...

7. Soulja Boy Cannot Copyright His "Superman" Dance from 2018-10-12T12:18:34

Although free to use, Fornite charges users for everything else in the game including popular dance moves. They call the dance by other names however the majority of people know the origin come fro...

6. Jimmy Choo's problem with Amazon from 2018-10-05T19:50:29

I recently read an article theFashionlaw.com sharing the American Apparel & Footwear Association believes that the e-commerce retail giant is not consistently doing enough to fight fakes. Members o...

5. Consent People Consent from 2018-09-28T15:41:16

In today's episode, Attorney Murray discusses Fashion Nova's 4 attempts to register trademarks on the reality star turn rapper Cardi B's name. Today's top 3 takeaways are: 1. You must have consen...

4. Fitzmagic Trademark Drama. But Why You Mad Though? from 2018-09-21T15:31:21

Former University of Alabama player and 1st round draft pick Minkah Fitzpatrick filed a trademark application for his nickname, Fitzmagic and some people just aren’t happy about it. There are some ...

3. WTF Procter and Gamble from 2018-09-18T02:14:24

Welcome to episode 3 of Off the Mark w/ Attorney. In today’s episode we are discussing Procter and Gamble’s latest trademark filings which include WTF, LOL, NBD and what it does and doesn’t mean fo...

2. Just Do It, Infringement or Satire? from 2018-09-13T22:25:22

Nike dropped a fire campaign last week showcasing Colin Kaepernick as the new face of their Just Do It campaign. People went crazy recreating the ad which leads to the question is the recreating of...

1. Intro to Off The Mark w/ Attorney LaConya Murray from 2018-09-13T20:18:27

Hello and welcome to the first episode of Off The Mark w/Attorney LaConya Murray. This first episode is a brief introduction to me, what to expect from the Off The Mark podcast and why you should ...