Snooki Can’t Trademark “Snooki” because “Snooky” is Already Registered

What’s it gonna be? Snooki or Snooky? The USPTO came down with their decision mid-last year but I wanted to bring it to your attention to once again highlight some of the Trademark nuances I have discussed in the past. “The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected a request from Nicole Polizzi, a k a Snooki from MTV’s …

Justice Scalia Pens Employee-Friendly Opinion on Retaliation

Every employer should be aware of this latest Supreme Court case, especially fashion and entertainment businesses. Discrimination claims, particularly in fashion, is not uncommon. “Federal law bans employers from retaliating against a worker for filing a discrimination claim. But does federal law ban employers from retaliating against a close associate of a worker who filed a discrimination claim? In a …