The Upper Brand
The Upper Brand
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Upper Brand, the podcast dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and tools to gain the upper hand in the competitive world of trademarks and branding.
Hosted by industry leaders, this podcast delves into the intricacies of trademark law, brand strategy, intellectual property management, and licensing, offering invaluable insights and practical advice to help you protect and elevate your brand.
Each episode features in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, including trademark fundamentals, brand strategy, legal insights, case studies, and expert interviews.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, a business owner, or a legal professional, The Upper Brand equips you with the expertise to make informed decisions and achieve trademark and branding excellence. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your brand's success in today's dynamic marketplace.
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Content Themes
The main content themes include trademark fundamentals, legal insights, and brand strategy, with specific episodes focusing on topics like non-traditional trademarks, case studies of successful brand protection, and the implications of intellectual property law on business. Each episode aims to equip listeners with actionable strategies for brand elevation.
Welcome to The Upper Brand, the podcast dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and tools to gain the upper hand in the competitive world of trademarks and branding.
Hosted by industry leaders, this podcast delves into the intricacies of trademark law, brand strategy, intellectual property management, and licensing, offering invaluable insights and practical advice to help you protect and elevate your brand.
Each episode features in-depth discussions on a wide range of topics, including trademark fundamentals, brand strategy, legal insights, case studies, and expert interviews.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business owner, or a legal professional, The Upper Brand equips you with the expertise to make informed decisions and achieve trademark and branding excellence. Tune in to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your brand’s success in today’s dynamic marketplace.
In this episode of The Upper Brand, Mayer Brown IP partners Rich Assmus and Kristine Young examine the trademark dispute between Patagonia Inc., the $1.47 billion outdoor apparel company, and Wyn Wiley’s drag persona, “Pattie Gonia,” an environmental activist and content creator. They discuss how Patagonia’s infringement suit triggered a public backlash and “Streisand effect,” amplifying awareness of Pattie Gonia’s name far beyond what organic use ever could have. The hosts unpack the legal merits, including Patagonia’s duty to police its mark, the weakened parody defense after the Supreme Court’s Jack Daniels v. VIP Products decision, and the complicating role of Patagonia’s geographic origin. They also cover practical takeaways for practitioners, highlight that enforcement decisions are as much brand strategy decisions as legal ones, and underscore that coexistence agreements remain an underused alternative to litigation.
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