Freddie Roach
Congratulations to client, world-renowned boxing trainer, Freddie Roach, for the recent critically acclaimed documentary series in which he featured – On Freddie Roach. Produced by Emmy nominated filmmaker, Peter Berg, the HBO series delves into Freddie’s life and career and provides a closer look at Freddie’s famed gym, Wild Card Boxing Club. Amanda Mooney and her husband, John, were thrilled to be invited to the series premiere at Soho House in Hollywood.
Linsanity
So you thought you had heard everything there is to hear about LINSANITY, but think again. When LINSANITY began, so also began other parties’ attempts to “cash-in” on Lin’s success. Beginning 3 days after his NBA debut, on March 7, 2012, individuals and entities, having no relationship whatsoever with Lin, began filing federal trademark applications for the term “LINSANITY” in various classes for goods including apparel, jewelry, sunglasses, cell phone backplates, computer software and games, sports drinks, duffel bags, and advertising services.
By mid March, no less than 10 trademark applications were filed along with other filings for “LINMANIA,” “LINSANE,” “LINNING,” and “LINNING IS THE ONLY THING.”
However, only Lin has the right to capitalize on his name and celebrity and the legal doctrine concerning such rights is usually referred to “Right of Publicity.”
That being said, Lin filed his own federal trademark application on February 13, 2012 for “LINSANITY” and we suspect he will get his registration by the end of the year.
Let us know if you have any trademark questions or if someone is using without authorization your name, voice, signature, photograph, or likeness – we can help.-David Berstein
