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There is a fine line between protection, specifically , and slavery. When one’s work is captured on another’s body, it becomes a issue. Our latest blog posting discusses this issue, with the case.

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Ink, Icons & Involuntary Servitude: the Kat Von D Tattoo Case – Republic of I.P.™ Blog Ink, Icons & Involuntary Servitude: the Kat Von D Tattoo Case 13th amendment copyright Fair Use substantial similarity unlawful appropriation January 19, 2026January 7, 2026 by Yonaxis Can a person “own” the art on someone else’s skin? That was the high-stakes question at the heart of the rece...

The doctrine of foreign equivalents states that the English translation is the equivalent of a foreign word for purposes of trademark registrability. Our latest blog posting discusses this nuanced area of trademark law.

Understanding the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in Trademark Law – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group Understanding the Doctrine of Foreign Equivalents in Trademark Law ex parte proceeding foreign equivalents trademark ttab July 1, 2025May 28, 2025 by Yonaxis The doctrine of foreign equivalents represents one of the more nuanced areas of trademark law, sitting at the intersection of linguistic analy...

Generic marks are ineligible for trademark registration. When color no longer acts as a source of particular goods, the color becomes generic. Our latest blog posting discusses a recent Fed Circuit case on color genericide.

Understanding Genericide of Color Marks – Yonaxis® I.P. Law Group Understanding Genericide of Color Marks distinctiveness genericism trademark May 26, 2025May 13, 2025 by Yonaxis Color Marks: The Basics Color marks represent one of the more challenging types of non-traditional trademarks. Since the landmark Supreme Court decision in Qualitex Co. v. Jacobson Produc...