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Thelonious Monk’s Family Sues Brewery Over Labels, Packaging
Thelonious Monk is one of the most celebrated jazz musicians ever. So, it’s no surprise that a brewery would want to harness the cool energy for one of its beers. Thus, the North Coast Brewing Co. released its Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale. While this beer isn’t exactly a new release, its name didn’t…
Read MoreNo, Cheerios, You Can’t Trademark the Color Yellow
We’ve been covering trademark issues for a while now, and have seen some interesting cases. Most notably, the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the band The Slants to trademark its name (despite potentially offending Asian people)…
Read MoreOwner of Collapsed Rana Plaza Factory Sentenced to Prison
Sohel Rana, owner of the Rana Plaza garment factory, which collapsed in 2013 and killed more than 1,100 workers, has been sentenced to three years in prison for corruption on Tuesday. The…
Read MoreThe Smartphone Stylus Could Be Due for a Major Upgrade
As smartphones evolve and features develop, more and more smartphone products have put the stylus to use. Many use it for writing quick notes or marking up design elements. But according to Phone…
Read MorePromotional Products Industry Helps With Hurricane Relief
The promotional products industry has come through in a big way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston and its surrounding areas. Through product donation and fundraising, suppliers and distributors have been doing their…
Read MoreNike Robots Could Bring Manufacturing Stateside, but Replace Humans
Technological advancements, especially when it comes to automated manufacturing, are developing quickly. We reported earlier that a Chinese apparel company is setting up shop in Arkansas using newly developed automated systems to create apparel. In that feature, we discussed that, while some processes are easily automated, others just can’t replace human skill. These tasks usually…
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Match for Your Clients
Above all else, promotions should be functional, right? When your clients want to give their end-users a way to stay organized, you want to find something that works the way they want it. Lori Sweeney, owner of Exclusive Marketing Concepts, Holland, Mich.,…
Read MoreUniversity of Oregon Enlists Other Schools to Donate to Houston
The University of Oregon has found itself at the center of a few feel-good stories lately. Most recently, we reported that the school allowed juvenile cancer patients to design an Oregon Ducks football uniform. Now, the university’s equipment office tweeted out yesterday that it is partnering with the University of Houston’s equipment department to donate…
Read MoreStarbucks Is Closing Its E-Commerce Platform
In order to focus more heavily on its digital advertising, Starbucks is closing its online merchandise platform. Today reported that the Seattle-based beverage giant will still sell products like mugs, coffee, bottles and more on other platforms, such as Amazon, but will no longer offer them from its shop.starbucks.com e-commerce site. “We’re continuing to invest…
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