In today's episode we discuss Megan Thee Stallion's Hot Girl Summer trademark. Is it really approved? You'll also get the tea on Ariana Grande's 10 million dollar lawsuit against Forever 21 and LeBron James' Taco Tuesday trademark. 

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A friend sent me this story months ago, and I'm so glad she did. So many people believe that contracts are reserved for big businesses, but that isn't the case. People enter into contracts everyday without any consideration for how it will affect them in the long run.

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Here’s something else for you to sip on. If the terms and conditions of the FaceApp bother you, you should definitely review the terms and conditions of your favorite social media platforms and other apps. I’m just saying.

Today’s top takeaways are:

1. Terms and conditions are legally contracts not just some inconvenient hurdle between you and that app you want to download

2. The time to ask questions about what you’re giving in exchange for using that app, website, software, etc... is before you agree to the terms and conditions not after

3. Read the terms and conditions. I know it’s boring but do it anyway

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Update episode! Cardi B faces challenges with her 'Okurr' trademark application while Kim Kardashian and Crips LLC both have a change of heart about their applications. 

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Kim Kardashian’s filed a trademark for Kimono. While the Internet yells cultural appropriation, it’s uncertain whether her applications will be approved in the first place. #KimOhNo

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What's going on with Blacc Sam's "The Marathon Continues" trademark application and why he'll probably come out with the registration.

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Kawhi Leonard files lawsuit against Nike for copyright infringement. The lawsuit was filed after receiving a cease and desist letter from the company relating to a logo he alleges he temporarily let Nike use.

Top Three Takeaways

1. Register your work immediately

2. Have an attorney review your contract for terms you may have missed or don't understand

3. Have a basic understanding of intellectual property even if you work with an attorney.

  Two weeks ago, the LA. Crips filed a trademark application for The Marathon Continues. Yes, La Crips as in one of the most prominent gang organizations of the 80s and 90s are out here owning their genius!

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Before John Singleton's death on April 28, 2019,  his family had already begun fighting over control of $35 million dollar estate. I invited Attorney Rodney Davis to discuss what entrepreneurs can learn about business succession from his passing.

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In late April of this year, LL received a default judgment against Guerrilla Division after they failed to respond to the lawsuit. I’m excited for the win but I don’t want you to leave here thinking that LL had some sort of priority because of his 1985 hit, Rock the Bells.

3 top takeaways

1. Respond to mail you receive from the court. It could cost you a lot more than access to email accounts.

2. LL Cool J’s trademark rights were established through use of the mark in association of goods and services not his song.

3. Trademark registration is only the beginning of protecting your brand. You must police and enforce your rights.