I noticed several reoccurring themes while away last week. One interesting obsession was with wrapped, stitched and bound typography. Here are a few shots from Paris, specifically from the Marais. The top photo is from a makeup shop, the second occupies an empty wall and the third is a poster from the Metro. The texture looks 3D, doesn’t it?
Here’s a halloween appropriate layout from Stefan Sagmeister. If anyone visits this show, we’d love to hear how it is.
My husband and I spent this past week abroad thanks to dueling work obligations. Luckily we got to escape via the Eurostar to Paris for an extremely last minute weekend trip. We got to meet the lovely Amy Ditmeyer of Prêt à Voyager and Design*Sponge, enjoy some art from FIAC, eat an overload of creme brulee and most importantly relax without a schedule.
It was a constant battle trying to get our Verizon iPhones to work, I thought this picture captured our unending search for an unprotected wifi signal. Over the next few days I’ll be posting shots, enjoy!
Today we’re continuing our conversation about trademarks, in particular, about the registration process after a mark’s been cleared. It’s often complicated enough to get the initial forms filled out and signed off on when you have a creative to-do list that’s piling up, though it’s important not to let things slide at the half way point. Follow along and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! – SK
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Once a mark has been cleared for use, registration is not required in order for trademark protection to arise. In the U.S., use of the mark allows for certain “common law” protection. However, there are often significant benefits and advantages to registering a trademark.
An application to register a mark can be filed before the mark is actually used. The advantage of this “intent to use” application is that it provides notice of your claim to a mark prior to actual use of the mark and therefore, would make the mark unavailable to others. Use of the mark, and in most instances registration, is necessary to enforce certain rights, to publicize the use of the mark, and to obtain national or state priority rights.
A federal registration in the United States can be obtained from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and a state registration can be obtained from any of the fifty (50) state agencies. Federal registration generally provides greater benefits (substantive and procedural) and protection than state registration, and is often the preferred means of protection if available. Any party interested in registering a trademark should consult trademark counsel to ascertain whether federal or state registration is appropriate.
Coverage by: David Sherman
Have a question? Contact David at david.sherman [at] kattenlaw [dot] com
L’Occitane’s recently released a limited edition line of beautifully marked shea butters inspired by the scents of Africa. The markings are reminiscent of Aboriginal design, though specifically reference West African traditional Bogolan fabric. I snapped this shot in the Marais yesterday. The collection’s vibrant and a beautiful interpretation of these mud markings.
Coverage by: Emily Gup
Artist Alison Jardine grew up in the UK and spent a considerable amount of time traveling around the country and throughout Europe, working primarily as a writer and editor. It wasn’t until 2004 when she moved to Texas with her husband and twin daughters that she started to seriously pursue art. Since the early days, Alison has exhibited her work in a number of galleries with a core interest in nature, inspired by the idyllic setting of her childhood and the Chinese and Japanese philosophic traditions of the Sublime in nature.
Over the past year, pixels and the effects of digitalization on imagery and perception have become an inspiration for her work. Clearly tuned into technology’s influence on art, Alison is a popular artist on twitter. Staying up to date on her daily iPad drawing project is one of the bonuses to following her in addition to a stream of intelligent, thoughtful prose.