Intellectual Property
Feb. 15, 2008
Lawyer Asks, What’s in a Famous Name?
When actor Kirk Douglas applied to get his famous name trademarked 50 years after his storied career began, he just wanted to preserve his legacy. But, instead of walking away with a trademark certificate, Douglas and his lawyer, Gary J. Nelson, found themselves engaged in a two-year legal battle with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
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LOS ANGELES - When actor Kirk Douglas applied to get his famous name trademarked 50 years after his storied career began, he just wanted to preserve his legacy.
But, instead of walking away with a trademark certificate, Douglas and his lawyer found themselves engaged in a two-year legal battle with the U....
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