Two Entrepreneurs Try to Trademark N-Word, Swastika to Limit Usage

In June, when the Supreme Court upheld the ruling that an Asian-American band called The Slants had the right to trademark their name, regardless of if it potentially offended others, it opened the possibility for others to trademark offensive terms. At the time, we focused primarily on how it paved the way for the Washington…

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Crystal D Hires for a Number of Positions

Crystal D, St. Paul, Minn., has hired new employees for eight positions, covering many different departments. Dah Dah, Michael Goetz and James Thao were hired in the production department. Each one is trained in the various production roles such as packing, washing, masking and etching. Barron Duncan was hired in the warehouse department as a…

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Metal 3-D Printing: Faster, Cheaper, Safer

3-D printing went from what seemed like an impossible, futuristic idea to a standard practice in a short time. Companies are able to design and print all kinds of things in a matter of minutes. But, as with most developing technology, it still has its flaws and room to grow. New Atlas is reporting that…

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This Bag Is a Tote, Backpack and Fanny Pack All In One

Nike is teaming up with Tom Sachs, with whom it worked on a sneaker before, for a new bag product. Heralding the bag’s versatility, Nike says the bag can transform from a waist pack, back pack or tote bag. What’s more, the bag’s design is heavily influenced by NASA, using a fabric called dyneema. According…

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How Supreme T-shirts Developed a Cult Following

Beloved apparel company Supreme has been popping up in headlines recently for everything from a potential Michael Jackson collection to an accidental Kmart spotting. Even luxury retailer Louis Vuitton collaborated with the company. When Supreme stocks new items, fans line up for hours to nab the items, and resellers can sell those products at a…

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