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The Power of A Trademark by Corvet Williams

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Michael Jordan filed a lawsuit back in 2012, in China, for the use of his name and brand. He recently lost this case . In the Chinese language, his name Jordan is “Qiaodan.” And the symbol being used is identical to the same one used in America. The judge’s reasoning why his claims don’t stand is because the image does not have a face on it to clearly identify him; and the name Jordan is a common name used in America and Qiaodan is not only used for the name Jordan. Having experience with Intellectual Property , my first question is was the Jordan name and image trademarked in China? Are there international patents and/or trademarks in place? This is a major concern, because had it been, then the fight between their trademark and the Jordan trademark would be the first basis to contend. Where there loop holes in the Jordan trademark that allowed the Qiaodan trademark? It’s easy for one to assume that someone like Michael Jordan’s legal team would know how to prepare for t

Vision Board Tips for 2018 by Alexie Young

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Cheers to the New Year as it revives a season of envisioning, planning, and utilizing those magazines that have piled up on your coffee table. It’s time to make a vision board! Over the past few years, vision boards have gotten more popular as they have been perceived to be highly effective while pursuing your goals. The downside is that It can be tempting to glue pretty pictures on your poster board without fully investing the intention behind it. This year challenge yourself to incorporate these 8 tips while creating your 2018 blueprint for success! Tip #1 Have an Attitude of Gratitude Dedicate some time to mentally unpack the evolution of you. Reference your old vision board or journal. Look over the past year and express a feeling of gratitude. Focus on the what you accomplished and how you made it through another year. Also, reach out to thank your support system. The more you express gratitude the more you invite positive experiences into your life! Tip #2 Clarity is Key Your

4 Signs You Disrespect Money by Tammy Moore

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Did you know how you handle your money is a direct correlation with how you feel about yourself? Think about when you set personal goals, 99% of the time they always include finances and yet those are the goals you neglect the most next to your health. Here are my top 4 signs that show you disrespect money and a few suggestions on how to change these behaviors! 1. You don’t track your expenses and organizes your monthly obligations Get Organized! Separate your bills monthly or categorize them by type. Review them each month to see where your money is going. Track your monthly expenses so you’re always conscious of the fluff in your budget. There’s extra money there, you must get organized and find it! 2. You don’t have realistic monthly household budget A budget will help you plan for debts and activities. Spending money sporadically will end in disaster. If you’ve planned for the day of shopping, you don’t have to come back home and figure out which bill you have to skip because