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Trademarking of Sarah Palin, You Can Trademark Your Name

The Trademark act of 1946 specifically allows a person to obtain a trademark in her name provided the proposed name mark meets certain criteria. And the Trademark Manual of Examining Procedure (“TMEP”) tells you what those criteria are. As shocking as it may sound, people trademark their names all the time. It’s pretty much standard operating procedure for celebrities and athletes. Granted, it is a bit uncommon for politicians, but it’s not unheard of. Besides, last time I checked, Governor Palin is no longer serving in public office and is more of a public figure anyway, so what’s with the hullabaloo?

“Out of the Closet” Trademark Settlement

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) the largest AIDS organization in the US and operator of the popular and award winning fundraising “Out of the Closet” thrift store chain in California and Florida, has reached agreement to resolve the issue of trademark infringement with the operator of a private, for-profit Alaska consignment shop of the same name that was cited by Republican…